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Event:
DMMA 369 x
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams digs a good body shot into Gomi's ribs.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams slips a jab from Gomi.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams slips a jab from Gomi.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Gomi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams lunges at Gomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomi's hand.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Gomi misses.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Williams avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams lunges at Gomi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomi's hand.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomi misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams slips a jab from Gomi.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Gomi with an uppercut!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a jab to Gomi's midsection.
Donk. Williams catches Gomi right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomi rather than just go for the knockout.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams with a jab.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams blocks a jab.#T4#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomi moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Williams tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Gomi with a jab.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Williams works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Gomi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Gomi.
Williams jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Williams moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi lands with an overhand left.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomi throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams slips a jab from Gomi.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomi slips a straight right by Williams.
The crowd cheers as Gomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gomi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Gomi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Williams misses with the combination.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nice body punch from Williams.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomi throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams connects with the punch.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi misses the jab.
Williams jabs at Gomi's body.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomi punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Gomi. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Williams misses with a looping left.
Gomi misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams jabs at Gomi's body.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
#T4#
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Gomi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomi misses the target.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
As Williams looks to move away, Gomi throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams! |
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Event:
DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomi won't be happy with that.
Gomi tries to escape but Chugman is in control.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is dominant here and he's now got Gomi's back!
Chugman biding his time, controlling Gomi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Chugman is in full control for now.
Chugman is riding his opponent, not letting Gomi buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman tightening his grip on Gomi, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Chugman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gomi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gomi for a finish. #T1##ES2#
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chugman off. It looks like it's working - Chugman slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gomi displaying calm under pressure there.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Gomi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chugman dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Chugman's head and hops out.
Chugman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chugman scrambles back to his feet.
Gomi lunges at Chugman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chugman's hand.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Chugman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Chugman throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Gomi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chugman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman slips a jab from Gomi.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi tries to bum rush Chugman with a series of wild strikes but Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Chugman moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gomi manages to break the clinch.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chugman seems content to control.#ES2#
Gomi kicks Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Gomi.#T3##CL#
Gomi gets tackled into the cage by Chugman. Chugman maintains the clinch.
Chugman effectively controlling the action here.
Chugman jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chugman prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Chugman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomi misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Gomi sneaks out the side door and pushes Chugman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi punishes Chugman's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
As Chugman backs off Gomi throws a huge counter combo but Chugman manages to avoid it all.
Chugman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chugman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi lands with a right hand.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Chugman avoids nicely.
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gomi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chugman won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chugman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman controlling from the top position.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomi wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Jab, jab by Gomi - just one landing.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomi!
Gomi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Chugman is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chugman scores with punches to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Chugman has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gomi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T3##ES2#
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chugman off. It looks like it's working - Chugman slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gomi displaying calm under pressure there.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman misses with a hook.
Gomi misses with a hook
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomi won't be happy with that.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chugman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chugman controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Gomi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chugman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomi hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
Gomi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chugman landing shots from mount.
Gomi really wants to buck Chugman off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chugman drops his hands momentarily and Gomi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomi throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gomi is wriggling around but Chugman manages to pass to half guard.
Gomi is looking to escape.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
Chugman working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
Chugman stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomi tries to kick Chugman off but Chugman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chugman controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Chugman there.
Chugman prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Chugman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chugman controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomi is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Chugman rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Chugman decides to pull guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Chugman is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Gomi gets to his feet. Chugman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Gomi throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Gomi connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up with Gomi, looking for a takedown. Chugman pushes Gomi against the cage but Gomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomi tries to bum rush Chugman with a series of wild strikes but Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
#CL#
Chugman has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chugman has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Chugman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.#TD#
Chugman jumps guard.
Chugman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing Gomi from standing up.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Chugman is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chugman manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chugman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 352 Thuta v Steve
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.
Lamez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Lamez swings widly with a right hand
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Gomi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Lamez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Lamez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Lamez throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi digs a good body shot into Lamez's ribs.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Gomi lunges at Lamez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamez's hand.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Lamez blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Gomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamez doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lamez on the side of the head.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi moves out of range as Lamez strikes.#T2#
Lamez defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lamez saw that one coming.
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Lamez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Lamez staying out of range there.
Lamez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomi.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Lamez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomi lands with a hook. Lamez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Lamez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Gomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamez is just out of range.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lamez is out of range.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Gomi swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Gomi slips under a jab from Lamez.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Lamez defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Lamez throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Lamez's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez throws an off balance right hand
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Lamez throws an overhand right that lands on Gomi's shoulder, as Gomi tries to avoid the shot.
Lamez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamez takes one to the side of the head.
Gomi scores with a jab. Lamez acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Lamez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lamez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gomi has got the better of the exchanges.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomi throws a jab when Lamez was well out of range.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamez.
Lamez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gomi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lamez moved out of range nicely.
Lamez moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Lamez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Lamez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lamez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamez throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi slips a straight right by Lamez.
Gomi slips a jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Gomi connects with a body shot.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Gomi thuds his right hand into Lamez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lamez throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Lamez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamez slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamez throws out the jab.
Lamez throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Gomi slips under a jab from Lamez.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi tries to bum rush Lamez with a series of wild strikes but Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiroshi Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Gomi jabs Lamez right on the nose. Lamez blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Lamez throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Lamez misses the jab.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamez.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Lamez avoids them all with ease.
Lamez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Lamez misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Gomi.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lamez on the side of the head.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamez misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Lamez misses with an uppercut
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lamez moved out of range.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
Gomi cracks a nice hook into Lamez's ribs.
Gomi takes one to the side of the head.
Gomi lands with an uppercut that bounces Lamez off the cage and back into range.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomi scores with a jab. Lamez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamez slips under a jab.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lamez throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lamez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Lamez misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Lamez throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Lamez.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lamez saw that one coming.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lamez moved out of range.
Gomi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gomi duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi slips under a jab from Lamez.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.#T1#
A big right from Lamez misses.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Lamez misses the jab.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamez.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
Gomi misses the jab.
Lamez throws a right hand that misses
and Gomi counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Lamez throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Lamez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lamez avoids the punch easily.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Lamez looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
Lamez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamez moves away.
Lamez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lamez manages to avoid it.
Gomi walks into a jab.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Gomi slips under a jab from Lamez.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Lamez throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Lamez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Gomi staying out of range there.#T3#
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Lamez slips a straight right by Gomi.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Lamez avoids nicely.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Gomi is out of range.
Lamez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamez's head backwards.
Gomi lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Lamez blocks a jab.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomi misses the target.
Lamez misses with a looping left.#T4#
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Lamez slips under a jab.
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lamez.
Lamez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Gomi. Beautiful body shot.
Lamez misses with a straight left.
Gomi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lamez misses with a right hand
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiroshi Gomi.
Well Gomi 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshi Gomi!
Hiroshi Gomi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Dalgatov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Dalgatov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dalgatov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalgatov dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Dalgatov's head and hops out.
Dalgatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dalgatov looks for a takedown but Gomi sprawls well.
Gomi lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Dalgatov is rocked!
Gomi circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Dalgatov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gomi wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Equilibrium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Equilibrium somewhat.
Gomi feints a jab promting Equilibrium to slip. Gomi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Equilibrium slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Equilibrium has been cut.
Gomi stuns Equilibrium with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#Equilibrium is rocked!
Equilibrium has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Equilibrium is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?#KD#
Gomi cracks Equilibrium with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Equilibrium looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gomi finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Equilibrium.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Equilibrium.
Equilibrium circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Gomi. Equilibrium falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Gomi!
Our winner, Hiroshi Gomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi cracks Mmm with an open hand slap.
Gomi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mmm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mmm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mmm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Mmm's defenses.
Mmm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mmm eats them both and turns towards Gomi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Mmm is rocked!
Gomi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Mmm looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gomi lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mmm. Gomi pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Gomi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mmm.
Gomi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gomi there.
Gomi with a hook.
Gomi works Mmm's body with a nice hook.
Gomi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mmm fails with the takedown
and Mmm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomi scores with a punch to the head.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gomi. #ROC2#Mmm is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mmm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Mmm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gomi engages and cracks Mmm with a massive lead left hook - Mmm tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gomi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiroshi Gomi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Gomi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 45 : Belyaev vs Cizek
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sanitario scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Sanitario crashes against the mat.
#ES#
Gomi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sanitario tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomi throws a body punch but Sanitario moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Sanitario avoids it well.
Sanitario drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomi defends it well.
Sanitario shoots for a takedown but Gomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Sanitario walks into a left hand.
Sanitario defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sanitario decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomi's guard.
Gomi is looking to stand back up but Sanitario counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gomi. #REVR#
Gomi tries to kick Sanitario off but Sanitario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES#
Gomi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sanitario looks for a takedown but Gomi sprawls well.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Sanitario saw that one coming.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Sanitario has managed to clinch.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Sanitario has him pressed against the cage.
Sanitario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomi wants to break free but Sanitario has control.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling him.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling him.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanitario won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Gomi wants to break free but Sanitario has control.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanitario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Sanitario pulls guard.
Gomi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanitario is proving hard to escape from.
Sanitario has control of Gomi's left arm, preventing Gomi from doing any damage.
Sanitario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanitario's guard.
Sanitario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanitario 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.
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Sanitario slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Gomi wants to stand up but Sanitario is controlling him.
Sanitario with a nice head shot there.
Gomi wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanitario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanitario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanitario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanitario postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomi wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling the position.
Sanitario scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanitario wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanitario prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Gomi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sanitario distracts Gomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanitario won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet. #ES#
Gomi pushes Sanitario off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Sanitario manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomi on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomi's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanitario stops Gomi from standing up.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanitario is controlling him.
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 Hiroshi Gomi 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.#R2#
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Sanitario sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanitario shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanitario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Sanitario moved out of range nicely.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Sanitario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanitario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sanitario slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Sanitario's head but Sanitario sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Sanitario tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD2#
Sanitario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanitario slips a nice elbow through Gomi's hands, connecting with Gomi's forehead.
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanitario looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanitario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Sanitario trying to control from half guard but Gomi is working away. #T2#
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanitario looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sanitario passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomi!
Sanitario breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sanitario landing punches.
Sanitario looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gomi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Sanitario with good strikes from the mount here!
Gomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanitario landing strikes from the mount and Gomi is in trouble!
Sanitario scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Sanitario.
Sanitario punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sanitario breaks from Gomi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gomi really wants to buck Sanitario off and get back to his feet.
Sanitario has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gomi's face.
#T4#
Sanitario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Sanitario lands a couple of good shots and Gomi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Gomi is rocked!
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanitario on the ground.
The referee is taking a good look at Gomi as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sanitario!
Oh Gomi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi is trying to stand back up.
Can Gomi hold on?! Sanitario is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Sanitario has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomi is taking damage to the body and head.
Sanitario controls the position.
Sanitario gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Barnabus Sanitario has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanitario connects with a big shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sanitario is riding his opponent, not letting Gomi buck him off.
Sanitario punishes Gomi with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabus Sanitario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Sanitario slips a straight right by Gomi.
A cross from Gomi lands.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanitario, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomi throws a jab when Sanitario was well out of range.
Gomi misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Sanitario shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanitario showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanitario is on him like a limpet, forcing Gomi back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Sanitario is controlling the position. #T1#
Gomi gets underhooks to prevent Sanitario's takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Sanitario.
Gomi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Sanitario counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanitario slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanitario wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position.
Sanitario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Sanitario.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanitario takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomi has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Sanitario seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Sanitario drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomi pushes Sanitario off looking to stand but Sanitario dives back in and keeps control.
Sanitario working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gomi has hold of Sanitario's hands but Sanitario slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanitario trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Gomi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanitario not doing much here.
Sanitario not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Sanitario lands strikes from half guard.
Sanitario frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gomi is trying to stand up.
Gomi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanitario won't let Gomi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sanitario lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gomi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sanitario in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sanitario lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gomi wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Sanitario connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanitario unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Gomi wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sanitario celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CCC 33 : Fedetenko vs Thompson
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Gomi misses.
A punch combination from Gomi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Gomi throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Gomi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Bean defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bean darts in and clinches Gomi up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bean has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
A short left from Bean.
Gomi is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC2#
Gomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
Bean is looking to counter punch.
Gomi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gomi misses with a hook
and Bean counters with a right hand to the body.
Bean walks into a straight right hand from Gomi.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gomi.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Gomi misses with a body shot
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Gomi misses with a body shot
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Bean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Bean walks into a stiff left hand from Gomi.#T3#
Gomi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi throws a jab when Bean was well out of range.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Bean.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Bean connects with a single shot there.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bean with a nice cross.
Gomi misses the body punch
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bean was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Gomi throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Gomi throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Gomi misses the jab.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Bean saw that one coming.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Mr Bean 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.#R2#
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Gomi finds it's target.
Gomi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Bean.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Bean moves away and avoids it.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomi.#T1#
Gomi throws a hook but Bean avoids it easily.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bean moves into the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Bean keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bean keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Bean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Bean - that landed with a thud.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Bean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bean slowing the pace effectively.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
Gomi takes a shot to the head.
Bean lands a shot to the body.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Bean has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bean prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Bean scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Bean keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bean'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.
Bean stalling the fight.
Bean keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean lands a jab.
Gomi cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bean listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
It looked like Bean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gomi.
Bean avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Bean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
Gomi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi misses the jab.
Gomi throws an off balance right hand
and Bean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Mr Bean 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#
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi needs to keep his hands up - Bean had a free shot at his head there.
Bean slips a straight right by Gomi.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bean throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bean. Beautiful body shot.
Bean slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi misses with a body punch
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bean.
Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Gomi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomi misses with a hook. Bean ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Gomi scores with a hook.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi throws a hook but Bean blocks it.
Bean throwing a counter right hand but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Gomi in a clinch.
#T2#
Gomi tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bean.
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!
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean avoiding damage.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Bean is controlling him.
Bean slows down the pace here.
Bean prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gomi is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Bean stalling in the clinch.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi takes a shot to the head.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bean prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bean.
#T4#
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bean has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Bean has the dominant position.
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomi up against the cage.
Bean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Bean.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bean, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean! |
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Event:
CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Askren.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Askren slips a jab from Gomi.
Askren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Gomi.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomi to the ground. Gomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and bounces Gomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Askren controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomi wants to stand but Askren is controlling the position.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Askren controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomi sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Gomi misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Askren throws a combination that misses
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Askren. #T2#
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!
Askren trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi prevents Askren from moving into mount.
Askren advances to full mount.
Gomi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gomi tries to buck Askren off but Askren takes his back!
Askren biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Askren working for the choke.
Askren has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomi's body.
#T3#
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Askren is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Gomi right now.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Askren has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Askren is working for a rear naked choke. Gomi is not defending it well and Askren has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gomi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gomi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Askren!
Jake Askren decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Justice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Justice somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Justice.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Justice fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Justice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Justice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomi pinned against the cage. Gomi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Justice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Justice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomi with a jab.
Gomi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.
Gomi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Justice is rocked!
Gomi throws a monster overhand right that drops Justice! Gomi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barrels vs Frewin
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Askren has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi tries to circle away but Askren has him pinned against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Askren has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Askren has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks. #BC#
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Askren moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Askren breaks the clinch.
Gomi with a hook.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomi is looking to counter punch.
Askren looks winded!
Gomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Askren at a distance.
#T1#
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Askren tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Askren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Askren avoids nicely.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Askren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up with Gomi, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes Gomi against the cage but Gomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Askren slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Askren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Askren is rocked!
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Askren moves away and avoids it.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Askren saw that one coming.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askren wants to counter the offense by Gomi and move into the clinch position.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gomi tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Askren keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gomi throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Gomi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomi wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Askren tries to clinch but Gomi moves away
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Askren avoids them all with ease.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Askren slips a straight right by Gomi.
Hiroshi Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren tries to clinch but Gomi moves out of range.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi cracks Askren with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren is breathing heavily.#T1#
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomi dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Gomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren blocks a jab.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomi lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
Gomi scores with a body shot.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2#
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!
Gomi wobbles Askren with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Gomi dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Askren to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mmm's hands.
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.
Gomi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mmm backs up against the cage.
Gomi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mmm.
Gomi lands with an uppercut that bounces Mmm off the cage and back into range.
Gomi digs a good hook to Mmm's body.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomi throws a combination. Mmm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mmm doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Mmm is rocked!
Mmm moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Mmm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mmm seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Gomi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mmm is backing up but Gomi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mmm covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Gomi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiroshi Gomi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 99: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Smith's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
Gomi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Gomi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomi cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomi misses with the combination.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a left hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Gomi lands a body shot.
Gomi feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Gomi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomi finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomi throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.#T3#
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Gomi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Gomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Gomi.
Gomi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Gomi throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomi lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Smith throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Gomi.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Smith.
Gomi avoids the head kick by Smith.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Gomi dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
Our winner, Hiroshi Gomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Gomi lunges at Keyd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keyd's hand.
Keyd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keyd moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Keyd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keyd moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Keyd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keyd ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Keyd. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi misses with a hook. Keyd ducked under it nicely.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi lands with an uppercut that bounces Keyd off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Gomi lands a jab to the head.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keyd.
Keyd misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Keyd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomi lands a lovely overhand right.
Gomi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gomi scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keyd.
Gomi lands with a nice combination. Keyd backs away looking to recover.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keyd throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Keyd defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Keyd moved out of range.
Keyd slips a straight right by Gomi.#T2#
Keyd slips under a jab.
Keyd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi connects with a body shot.
Gomi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Keyd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keyd's hands.#ROC#Keyd is rocked!
Keyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keyd slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi scores with a hook.
Keyd gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gomi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Keyd is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
Hiroshi Gomi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Blueboy misses with the body kick
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Blueboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Blueboy wants to clinch but Gomi slips to the side
and Gomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blueboy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Blueboy misses with a combination
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueboy tries to clinch but Gomi moves away
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Derek Blueboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blueboy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Blueboy is rocked!#T1#
Blueboy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blueboy connects with a single shot there.
Gomi lands a body shot.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blueboy tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Blueboy.#T2##TD2#
Gomi gets caught flat footed, as Blueboy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blueboy looks winded!
Gomi is looking to stand up but Blueboy isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomi is wriggling around but Blueboy manages to pass to half guard.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Blueboy is controlling him well. #ES#
Gomi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blueboy is on him like a limpet, forcing Gomi back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blueboy is trying to pull guard but Gomi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomi throws a combination. Blueboy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Blueboy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blueboy tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blueboy is defended easily by Gomi.
As Blueboy looks to move away, Gomi throws a big counter combo but Blueboy just gets out of the way.
Blueboy tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Blueboy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blueboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blueboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##KD#
Gomi drops Blueboy with a beautiful combination! Blueboy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gomi is looking for the KO!
Blueboy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blueboy tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a huge left! Blueboy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gomi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Blueboy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gomi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 71
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Moorehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomi checks a leg kick.
Moorehead slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moorehead is just out of range.
Nice cross by Moorehead.
Moorehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moorehead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi cracks Moorehead with an open hand slap.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Gomi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Moorehead lands the left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Gomi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moorehead dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
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!
Gomi throws a series of punches but Moorehead avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moorehead or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomi, which made it look bad.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moorehead blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Gomi. No joy for Moorehead on that attempt.
Gomi checks a leg kick.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi moves out of range of the leg kick from Moorehead.
Moorehead's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moorehead's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Moorehead tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomi cracks Moorehead with an open hand slap.
Gomi throws a hook but Moorehead avoids it easily.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Moorehead lands.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Moorehead's head but Moorehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moorehead throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi slips a straight right by Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi punishes Moorehead's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Gomi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Moorehead closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moorehead lands a body shot.
#T2#
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Moorehead.
Moorehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moorehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Craven Moorehead has been cut.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moorehead is just out of range.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moorehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moorehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Moorehead.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moorehead.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Moorehead throws a chopping leg kick but Gomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Moorehead moved out of range nicely.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi moves forwards but Moorehead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moorehead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Moorehead misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Moorehead scores with a jab.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomi defends it nicely.
Moorehead cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moorehead throws a good cross that connects.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gomi checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gomi blocks the leg kick.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moorehead.
Moorehead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi throws a jab when Moorehead was well out of range.
Moorehead connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Gomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moorehead.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Moorehead's shoulder, as Moorehead tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi checks the leg kick.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Moorehead's shoulder, as Moorehead tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moorehead. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moorehead lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moorehead looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Moorehead ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
Moorehead throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Moorehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craven Moorehead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craven Moorehead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Moorehead misses with a looping right.
Moorehead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moorehead moves out of range of the strikes.
Moorehead lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moorehead staying out of range there.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Moorehead's shoulder, as Moorehead tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Moorehead slips the punch.
Gomi slips under a jab.
Moorehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi moves away from the strike by Moorehead.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Moorehead.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Moorehead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi tries to bum rush Moorehead with a series of wild strikes but Moorehead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moorehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Moorehead misses with a wild combination.
Moorehead fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moorehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moorehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Moorehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Gomi avoids the head kick by Moorehead.
Moorehead slips a straight right by Gomi.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moorehead lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Moorehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Moorehead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moorehead.
Gomi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy left from Moorehead finds it's target.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moorehead.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moorehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moorehead.
Moorehead cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moorehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Moorehead slips under a jab from Gomi.
Moorehead cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Moorehead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moorehead misses with an uppercut.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Moorehead saw that one coming.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Moorehead is out of range.
Moorehead throws an overhand right that lands on Gomi's shoulder, as Gomi tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moorehead throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moorehead throws a leg kick
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Moorehead avoids nicely.
Moorehead punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Moorehead manages to avoid it.
Gomi slips a jab from Moorehead.
Moorehead lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moorehead manages to avoid it.
Moorehead throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.
Moorehead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moorehead scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moorehead misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Gomi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moorehead.
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!
A cross from Moorehead lands.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Moorehead ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a leg kick but Gomi checks it.
Moorehead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moorehead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moorehead throws out a powerful jab.
Gomi throws out a powerful jab.
Moorehead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Gomi.
Moorehead lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Moorehead.
Sloppy strikes from Gomi. Those never looked like landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi moves out of range as Moorehead strikes.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Moorehead moved out of range nicely.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moorehead manages to avoid it.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Moorehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craven Moorehead's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moorehead.
Moorehead jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Gomi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi defending well as Moorehead loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Moorehead manages to avoid it.
Gomi takes one to the side of the head.
Moorehead blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Moorehead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Moorehead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moorehead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomi is fending him off so far but Moorehead persists. Nope, Gomi circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Donk. Moorehead catches Gomi right on the button with a cross.
Craven Moorehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moorehead looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Moorehead as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Moorehead is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
Moorehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Moorehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Moorehead manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Moorehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomi.
Moorehead keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moorehead.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moorehead.
The fighters circling - Moorehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi misses with an uppercut.
Gomi slips a straight right by Moorehead.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Moorehead saw that one coming.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Moorehead moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Gomi.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moorehead throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moorehead.
Gomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moorehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moorehead slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
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!
Nice uppercut there from Moorehead.
Gomi checks a leg kick.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moorehead, as that shot connected.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Moorehead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moorehead paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Moorehead avoids nicely.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Moorehead does it's job there.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moorehead jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomi scores with the left hand. Moorehead knows he should have avoided that one.
Moorehead throws a looping overhand right but Gomi ducks down to avoid it.
Moorehead misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Gomi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moorehead misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.#T3#
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moorehead connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Gomi.
Good standup being displayed there by Moorehead as he connects with a hook.
Moorehead fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Moorehead misses with a low kick as Gomi jumps back.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moorehead walks into a left hand.
Gomi takes a swing at Moorehead's ribcage but misses.
Moorehead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi misses with a hook. Moorehead ducked under it nicely.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Moorehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a front kick that sends Gomi stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Moorehead moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moorehead's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moorehead backs up against the cage.
Moorehead lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moorehead slips a straight right by Gomi.
Moorehead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moorehead jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moorehead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moorehead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craven Moorehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good exchange - Moorehead coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moorehead moves away.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Moorehead moved out of range.
Moorehead catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Moorehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moorehead has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Moorehead! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Peziev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomi throws the left hand but Peziev avoids the punch easily.
Peziev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Peziev ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Peziev shoots in but Gomi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pezievs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Rafa Peziev has been cut.
Rafa Peziev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peziev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Peziev shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Peziev moved out of range.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peziev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Peziev moves into the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Peziev has the dominant position.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Peziev has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Gomi breaks from the clinch.
Peziev shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peziev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Peziev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard.#T1#
Peziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully.
Peziev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peziev stops Gomi from standing up. #ES#
Gomi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Peziev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Peziev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomi backwards. #TD2#
Peziev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi wants to stand up but Peziev is controlling him.
Peziev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peziev wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
Gomi is wriggling around but Peziev manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Gomi is not content to let Peziev control the position.#SUB2#
Peziev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomi's coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Peziev is controlling him well.
Gomi tries to kick Peziev off in order to stand up. Peziev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Peziev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomi's legs. #SUB2#
Peziev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomi tries to escape but Peziev is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Peziev tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Peziev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomi is trying to buck Peziev off.#SUB2#
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Peziev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomi defending against the ground and pound.
Peziev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomi's legs. #SUB2#
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peziev prevents Gomi from escaping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Peziev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomi is pushing Peziev's head away, looking to escape. Peziev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Peziev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Peziev tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Gomi is pushing Peziev's head away, looking to escape. Peziev manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Peziev is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomi is defending well.
Gomi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peziev has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Peziev tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Peziev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Peziev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafa Peziev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peziev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peziev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peziev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peziev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomi cracks a nice hook into Peziev's ribs.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peziev.
Hiroshi Gomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Peziev tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a left and a right that stings Peziev.
Gomi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peziev tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gomi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Peziev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peziev avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Peziev wants to clinch
and Gomi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Peziev is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Peziev drives through and clinches with Gomi against the cage.
#BC#
Gomi breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomi.
Peziev goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Peziev fails with the takedown.
Peziev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Peziev ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peziev shoots and misses
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peziev slips under a jab.#CL2#
Peziev moves into range and clinches up with Gomi.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Peziev has the dominant position.#BC#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peziev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomi circles away.
Peziev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
#T2#
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Peziev's shoulder, as Peziev tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Peziev avoids it well.
A jab from Gomi misses. #CL2#
Peziev moves into the clinch.
Peziev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gomi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peziev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peziev lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Gomi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peziev shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Peziev has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Gomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peziev goes for a double leg but Gomi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomi continues to drive forward.
Peziev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Gomi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peziev.
Gomi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peziev can do to turn this around?
Peziev tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gomi counter with a right hand.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Peziev is looking for the big counter here.
Gomi scores with a jab.
Peziev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Peziev ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Gomi does it's job there.
Peziev is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
A punch combination from Gomi misses. #TD2#
Peziev looking to score a takedown here. Gomi is defending well but Peziev drives through and ends up in Gomi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peziev prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Peziev stands and throws Gomi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Peziev seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peziev on the ground.#SUB2#
Peziev is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomi is defending well. #T4#
Gomi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Peziev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Peziev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Peziev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafa Peziev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peziev tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Peziev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peziev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peziev ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Peziev ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
Gomi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peziev throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.#TD2#
Peziev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomi's guard.
Peziev won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peziev wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving. #T1#
Peziev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peziev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peziev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomi is keeping the position for now.
Peziev wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peziev moves to clinch but Gomi breaks away
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.#T2#
Peziev is looking to clinch.
Peziev misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a series of strikes. Peziev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peziev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomi swivels and escapes.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafa Peziev.#TD2#
Peziev scores with a takedown into Gomi's guard.
Peziev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peziev looking to pass the guard.
Gomi wants to stand and escape but Peziev is having none of it.
Peziev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Peziev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peziev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Peziev from controlling successfully.
Gomi wants to stand up but Peziev is controlling him. #T3#
Peziev pushing down on Gomi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Peziev is controlling him
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peziev.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Peziev wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Peziev is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Peziev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gomi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rafa Peziev!
After winning the bout, Rafa Peziev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 41: Chai v Kadurov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomi's knee momentarily.
Yates scores with a jab to the head.
Yates lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomi's head.
Yates throws a nice head kick!
Yates throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily.
Yates takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Yates.
Yates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Terrell Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Gomi needs to keep his hands up - Yates had a free shot at his head there.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates. #T1#
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Yates rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Yates.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yates.#BC#
Gomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yates slips under a jab.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Yates moves away and avoids it.
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!
Yates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
Yates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Gomi takes one to the chin there.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Yates.
Gomi stalks Yates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yates's face. Yates staggers backwards, shaken.
Yates fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomi in the body.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yates thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yates connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Yates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Yates with a nice cross.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yates counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yates throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Yates scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Yates connects with a leg kick.
Gomi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yates.
Yates lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gomi!
A jab lands there for Yates.
Yates looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi misses with a hook
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomi lands with a cross.
Gomi throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Yates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Gomi misses.
Yates blocks a jab.
And Yates responds with a good body kick, but Gomi manages to step out the way in time.
Gomi misses with a hook to the body
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Yates throws a low kick but Gomi avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Yates.#CL2#
Yates has closed the distance and engaged Gomi in a clinch.
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yates scores with a shoulder strike.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Gomi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomi's sensitive parts.
Yates works the jab nicely.
Yates moves forwards but Gomi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomi lands with an overhand left.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yates with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gomi duly obliges.
Yates lands the left hand.
Yates sizes up Gomi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yates goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yates with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Gomi cracks a nice hook into Yates's ribs.
Yates lands with a right hand.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yates takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yates. That one must have hurt.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Yates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yates works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Yates lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Yates cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Yates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Yates moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yates.
Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates lands with a cross.
A head kick from Yates lands but Gomi takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Yates scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Yates.
Yates shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yates slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi throws a right hand that misses
letting Yates counter with a right hand.
Gomi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yates can pounce on him.
Yates lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Yates.
Yates misses with a right hand
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yates.
Yates lands a jab to Gomi's midsection.
Yates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yates lands with a kick to the temple. Gomi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yates throws a head kick that Gomi semi-blocks.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Nice shot lands for Yates.
Yates cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
Yates throws a fast counter high kick but Gomi manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Yates misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Yates moves out of range.
Yates throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gomi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yates momentarily.
Gomi throws a right hand that Yates ducks under and follows up with a left that Yates also avoids with ease.
Yates throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yates.
Yates lands a head shot.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
#T2#
Yates lands a nice looking body kick.
Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Gomi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A cross from Yates lands.
Terrell Yates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yates.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gomi blocks a head kick by Yates.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Yates.
Yates clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yates cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Terrell Yates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gomi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yates connects with a solid leg kick.
Yates throws a hook to the side of Gomi's head but Gomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
Yates throws a nice head kick!
Gomi lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yates staying out of range there.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomi blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yates.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Yates was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Yates as he connects with a hook.
Yates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yates misses with a looping right.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomi misses with a body shot
and Yates counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrell Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yates has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrell Yates! |
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Event:
WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai lands a two punch combo.
Chai catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai slips under a jab.
Gomi takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Gomi throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A big right from Gomi misses.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Gomi lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomi.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chai cracks Gomi with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomi back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Gomi down. #T1#
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Chai defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well. #T2#
Chai connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Gomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomi's head.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.#T3#
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai slips a jab from Gomi.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A cross from Chai lands.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Gomi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai thumps Gomi with a low kick.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomi momentarily.
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
#T4#
Chai scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Gomi both land. Nice combination.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomi scores with a nice right hand.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Gomi's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomi tries to avoid it.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Chai.
Gomi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Gomi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi throws a shot to the body.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomi swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai. #T1#
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai slips a straight right by Gomi.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chai on the side of the head.
Gomi misses the jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai works the jab nicely.#T2#
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai tries to bum rush Gomi with a series of wild strikes but Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Chai cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chai moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.#T3#
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai keeps Gomi at a distance using the push kick.
Chai defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai jabs at Gomi's body.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Chai slips a jab from Gomi.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai connects with the punch.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai scores with a jab.
Gomi lands with a cross.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dragon Li Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Chai.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomi.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gomi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Chai slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomi's head.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.#T1#
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Gomi connects with a single shot there.
Chai throws a right hand that Gomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomi also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Gomi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Chai lands with a hook. Gomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Chai.#T2#
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
Chai slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gomi eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Gomi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
A jab from Gomi finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Gomi down.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai is looking to slow Gomi down with leg kicks.
Chai defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomi should have avoided that one.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Chai catches Gomi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Gomi down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Chai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gomi if he has to take too many more of those.
Gomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai swinging wildly here.
It looked like Gomi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai lands a head shot.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Chai avoids nicely.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai lands a jab.
Gomi throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Li Chai!
After winning the bout, Dragon Li Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi with a hook.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Lacasa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Gomi.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Lacasa jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomi. Gomi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
Gomi blocks a jab.#T1#
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Lacasa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa with a hook.
Gomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Gomi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
Gomi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Lacasa jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.#T3#
Gomi misses with a double jab
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Lacasa lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Gomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
#T4#
Gomi throws a right hand that misses
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi throws a big counter combination but Lacasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gomi digs a good body shot into Lacasa's ribs.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi misses with a jab to the body
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa throws a combination that misses
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Gomi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Lacasa is looking for the big counter here.
Gomi connects with a right hand. Lacasa shakes it off.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
A jab from Gomi misses. #T4#
Gomi throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gomi duly obliges.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a good jab.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacasa scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomi misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
and Gomi counters with a left to the body.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Gomi's body.
#T1#
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacasa on the side of the head.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Gomi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Gomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Lacasa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lacasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Gomi takes one to the chin there.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacasa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomi takes one to the side of the head.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi misses the jab.
Gomi misses the jab.
Lacasa punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the head.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
Lacasa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Gomi catches Lacasa right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Nice shot by Lacasa.
A punch lands to the side of Lacasa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomi misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa slips a jab from Gomi.#T3#
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with a good jab.
Lacasa jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Jab by Lacasa.#T4#
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Lacasa swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lacasa. Lacasa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi misses the jab.#T1#
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomi misses with the combination.
#T2#
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
It looked like Gomi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab.#T3#
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacasa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
Diego Lacasa is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Diego Lacasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Brunson.
Brunson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi misses with the combination.
#TD#
Brunson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomi's half guard.
Gomi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomi is trying to stand.
#T1#
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunson prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Gomi pushes Brunson off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi throws a jab when Brunson was well out of range.
Brunson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Brunson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomi's guard.
Brunson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Brunson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gomi wants to stand but Brunson is controlling the position.
Brunson works over Gomi with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brunson pushes down on Gomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Brunson there.
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brunson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Brunson is controlling him
Brunson is nestled in close to Gomi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brunson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunson is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.
Brunson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomi! #ES2#
Gomi bucks up and throws Brunson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Brunson ducks right into an uppercut from Gomi.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi circles away easily
and Gomi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Brunson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brunson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomi to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Gomi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomi defends well and Brunson ends up having to push Gomi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Gomi manages to get underhooks.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
Brunson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
Gomi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Brunson is controlling him.
Brunson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomi walks away with a smile on his face. Brunson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Gomi finds it's target.
Brunson shoots and misses
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomi counters with a three punch combo that has Brunson backing up. Brunson nods at Gomi to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Brunson is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Gomi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brunson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gomi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brunson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
Hiroshi Gomi is the new bantamweight champion!
Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi cracks Herzog with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Herzog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomi misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
Gomi lands with a good body shot.
Gomi lands with a hook. Herzog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomi tests Herzog's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Herzog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herzog wants to stand but Gomi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Herzog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gomi has momentary wrist control but Herzog slips an elbow through the middle.
Herzog won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Gomi is wriggling around but Herzog manages to pass to half guard.
Herzog drops an elbow to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi is trying to stand back up but Herzog is controlling him
Gomi's coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Herzog wants to free his trapped foot but Gomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herzog prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Herzog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gomi is defending against the submission attempts here by Herzog.
Gomi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomi stuffs the takedown.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but Gomi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herzog with a hook.
Gomi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herzog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Herzog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herzog fails with the takedown.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marian Herzog.
Gomi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herzog's head backwards.#T3#
Gomi feints with a jab and clips Herzog right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Herzog is sent crashing into the canvas and Gomi leaps in for the kill! Herzog tries to get to his feet but Gomi is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Herzog is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
After winning the bout, Hiroshi Gomi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lacasa slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomi tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi misses with a left hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Lacasa with a jab.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa jabs at Gomi's body.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Lacasa avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomi.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a left to the body.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Gomi misses with a hook to the body
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Gomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
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!
Lacasa connects with a single shot there.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Gomi misses with a hook
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Nice jab there from Lacasa. #T2#
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lacasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Gomi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
Lacasa clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacasa jabs at Gomi's body.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.#T4#
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Lacasa lands.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a head shot.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combo that has Gomi backing up. Gomi nods at Lacasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacasa lands with a cross. #T1#
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi thuds his right hand into Lacasa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Lacasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target. #T2#
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Gomi's defenses.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Lacasa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Lacasa avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi misses with an uppercut
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Lacasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa throws a counter combo.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacasa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
Diego Lacasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Pereira lands a lovely overhand right.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
Pereira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Gomi.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pereira lands a high kick!
Pereira scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pereira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Gomi lands a left and a right that send Pereira crashing to the mat, dazed. Gomi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Pereira is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Pereira.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomi finish him?
Pereira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Pereira moves away and avoids it.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pereira.
Pereira throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Pereira throws a head kick but Gomi moves out of range.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomi moves out of range as Pereira strikes.#KD#
Gomi sends Pereira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomi is motioning to the referee to let Pereira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pereira under the eye.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Pereira's shoulder, as Pereira tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira throws a fast counter high kick but Gomi manages to duck under it in time.
Pereira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pereira scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##KD#
Gomi drops Pereira with a beautiful combination! Pereira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gomi is looking for the KO!
Gomi tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomi has time to react.
Gomi misses the jab.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pereira on the side of the head.
Gomi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi throws a combination that misses
and Pereira counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Gomi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pereira doesn't seem phased though.
Gomi misses the body punch
and Pereira makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gomi really felt that one!
Gomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Gomi misses with a looping right.#KD#
Gomi drops Pereira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pereira looks back up at him and smiles so Gomi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pereira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pereira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pereira scores with a head kick.
Gomi lands a head shot.
Gomi lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
Gomi steps in with a hook that catches Pereira right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gomi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pereira looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
A relieved looking Hiroshi Gomi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Gomi coming out on top.
Bronson misses with a takedown attempt - Gomi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomi scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomi swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gomi.#CL2#
Gomi tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomi tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Bronson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomi up against the cage.
Bronson keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position. #T1##TD2#
Bronson manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Gomi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gomi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson fails with the takedown.
Gomi cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Bronson forces Gomi back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomi with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Brick Bronson has been cut.
Gomi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gomi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronson on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bronson right on the button. Bronson goes down! Gomi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gomi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Gomi!
Our winner, Hiroshi Gomi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Shayworth ducks down to avoid it.
Shayworth raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Shayworth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gomi punishes Shayworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Shayworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shayworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Shayworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Gomi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shayworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Shayworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shayworth slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Shayworth clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shayworth won't allow it.
#T1#
Shayworth tries to pull guard but Gomi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hiroshi Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Shayworth.
Shayworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Shayworth is controlling the position.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shayworth has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shayworth keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Shayworth has double underhooks.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Shayworth has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Shayworth.
Gomi wants to break free but Shayworth has control.
Shayworth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shayworth prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Shayworth won't allow it.
#BC#
Gomi manages to break the clinch.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shayworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shayworth slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shayworth.
Gomi lands an overhand right.#ROC#Shayworth is rocked!
Shayworth walks straight into a right hand from Gomi - that's dropped him! Gomi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shayworth from any more punishment! Shayworth complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hiroshi Gomi!
A victorious Hiroshi Gomi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Rubble staying out of range there.
Gomi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
Rubble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Rubble moves away and avoids it.
Rubble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rubble stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rubble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Rubble avoids them all with ease.
Gomi takes one to the chin there.
Rubble clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi tries to move into range but Rubble moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rubble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Gomi lands a jab-cross combination.
Rubble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomi.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubble connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gomi momentarily.
Rubble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomi needs to keep his hands up - Rubble had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Gomi is rocked!#KD2#
Rubble steps into range and cracks Gomi with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Gomi flops backwards and Rubble dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Gomi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Rubble stops Gomi from standing up.
Rubble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Rubble has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gomi seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Rubble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Gomi kicks Rubble off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rubble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomi has time to react.#T2#
Rubble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Rubble moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubble throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
Rubble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomi at a distance.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Gomi throws the left hand but Rubble avoids the punch easily.
Gomi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rubble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubble.
Gomi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rubble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rubble lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Rubble slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rubble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi takes a swing at Rubble's ribcage but misses.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
A combination from Gomi does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubble digs a right hand underneath Gomi's ribcage. Gomi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rubble lands a shot to the body.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
Rubble digs a right hand into Gomi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomi's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble lands a body shot.
Rubble cracks Gomi with a nice body shot.
Rubble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rubble has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rubble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
Rubble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Rubble lands a left hand.
#T4#
Rubble lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Rubble.
Nice body punch from Rubble - that landed with a thud.
Rubble keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubble lands a body punch.
Rubble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubble has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rubble - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubble.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Rubble has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubble lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Rubble.
Rubble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rubble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubble gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rubble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rubble.
Rubble works on Gomi's body with a couple of short punches.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rubble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Detritus Rubble seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Rubble cracks Gomi with an uppercut from hell and Gomi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rubble's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Rubble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomi keeping full guard, as Rubble tries to pass.
Rubble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rubble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rubble won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Rubble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubble appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rubble punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Rubble cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Gomi misses. #CL2#
Rubble clinches up with Gomi and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rubble misses with a body punch.
Rubble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rubble.
Rubble lands a left hand.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Rubble keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Rubble is leaning against Gomi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Rubble.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubble.
A nice left hand lands by Rubble.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Rubble scores with a shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Rubble lands with a short shot to the head.
Rubble lands a nice uppercut.
Rubble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubble.
Detritus Rubble seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rubble lands a body shot.
Rubble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rubble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rubble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubble.
Rubble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rubble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Rubble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubble.
Rubble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Rubble pulls Gomi into guard.
#T3#
Rubble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubble controlling the position.
Rubble looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubble, not yet.
Rubble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomi wants to stand but Rubble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rubble has control of Gomi's left arm, preventing Gomi from doing any damage.
Gomi won't allow Rubble to sweep him here.
Rubble is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomi won't allow Rubble to sweep him here.
Rubble pulls Gomi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rubble can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rubble 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubble is controlling Gomi's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Detritus Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Rubble avoids it well.
Rubble slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Rubble moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubble lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Rubble.
Gomi misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rubble lands a slapping body shot.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Rubble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubble cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rubble staying out of range there.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rubble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi throws a body punch but Rubble moves out of range.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rubble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubble cracks Gomi with a hook to the temple - Gomi is on wobbly legs here! Rubble swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gomi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rubble wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Detritus Rubble!
Detritus Rubble decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIII
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Gomi throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Steinbeck counters by clinching up.
Gomi prevents a body shot from Steinbeck. #TD#
Steinbeck drags the fight down to the ground.
Steinbeck tries to strike from the bottom.
Steinbeck punching from the bottom.
Steinbeck wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steinbeck's guard.
Steinbeck 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.
Steinbeck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomi's guard. #REVR#
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Steinbeck is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Gomi pushes Steinbeck off and gets back to his feet.
Gomi misses with a hook
#TD#
and Steinbeck counters with a shoot takedown. Gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steinbeck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steinbeck is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomi has wrist control.#T1#
Steinbeck prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steinbeck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steinbeck postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi wants to stand up but Steinbeck is controlling him.
Steinbeck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steinbeck is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomi throws a right hand that Steinbeck ducks under and follows up with a left that Steinbeck also avoids with ease.
Steinbeck tries to counter with a takedown but Gomi is quick to defend against it.
Steinbeck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomi.
#T2#
Steinbeck shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steinbeck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steinbeck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomi throws out a counter right but Steinbeck avoids it with no problem.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Steinbeck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steinbeck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Steinbeck has the dominant position.
Steinbeck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steinbeck stalling.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
Steinbeck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Steinbeck breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Steinbeck slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinbeck.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Gomi. Those never looked like landing.
Gomi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steinbeck.
Gomi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steinbeck's hands.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi misses with a hook
#CL#
and Steinbeck counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Steinbeck decides to pull guard.
Steinbeck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Steinbeck prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steinbeck with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been informed that Gomi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Steinbeck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steinbeck throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinbeck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi wants to stand but Steinbeck is controlling the position.
Steinbeck is working Gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steinbeck is working Gomi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomi wants to stand and escape but Steinbeck is having none of it.
Steinbeck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steinbeck postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Steinbeck dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Steinbeck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomi to the mat! Gomi manages to get full guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Steinbeck is controlling the position.
Steinbeck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steinbeck is in close to Gomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Gomi wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Steinbeck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomi to the ground. Steinbeck is now in Gomi's guard.
Gomi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Steinbeck has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steinbeck looking for a takedown. #BC#
Steinbeck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Gomi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gomi duly obliges.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Steinbeck counters with a single leg into guard. Gomi didn't expect that.
Steinbeck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steinbeck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steinbeck prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Steinbeck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomi's guard.
Gomi is trying to stand.
Steinbeck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Gomi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Steinbeck keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Steinbeck is controlling the position.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Steinbeck has double underhooks.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Gomi is trying to push Steinbeck away but Steinbeck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomi tries to break free but Steinbeck pushes him back against the cage.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Steinbeck has the dominant position.
Gomi is trying to push Steinbeck away but Steinbeck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steinbeck prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Steinbeck stalling the fight.
#TD#
Steinbeck lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gomi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Steinbeck is on him like a limpet, forcing Gomi back against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Steinbeck is controlling him.#BC2#
Gomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Steinbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steinbeck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Steinbeck moves into the clinch.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steinbeck.
#T3##TD#
Steinbeck jumps into guard, dragging Gomi to the mat.
Steinbeck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steinbeck tries to get out of the position.
Gomi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Steinbeck's guard.
Steinbeck throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Steinbeck has a closed guard, preventing Gomi from standing up.
Gomi preventing the sweep.
Gomi tries to stand but Steinbeck is controlling from the bottom.
Steinbeck wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
Gomi wants to get up but he can't break Steinbeck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomi throws a nice looking combination but Steinbeck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomi scores with a jab. Steinbeck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Gomi as Steinbeck shoots in.#TD#
Steinbeck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gomi sprawls well initially but Steinbeck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gomi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ryan Steinbeck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Gomi misses. #TD#
Steinbeck gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi pushes Steinbeck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Steinbeck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ryan Steinbeck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steinbeck scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Steinbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi scores with a nice strike.
Gomi lands an overhand right.
Steinbeck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomi but Gomi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomi throws a hook but Steinbeck avoids it easily.
Gomi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steinbeck in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gomi tries to sprawl but Steinbeck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gomi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Steinbeck keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Steinbeck manages to pull guard.
Steinbeck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gomi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steinbeck is controlling him. #T1#
Steinbeck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steinbeck landing some decent shots from guard.
Steinbeck won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Steinbeck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinbeck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinbeck prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steinbeck distracts Gomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gomi wants to stand up but Steinbeck is controlling him.
Steinbeck postures up and lands a big shot to Gomi's brow. #T2#
Steinbeck stops Gomi from standing up.
Steinbeck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steinbeck is in close to Gomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steinbeck throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
Steinbeck stops Gomi from standing up.
Steinbeck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Steinbeck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomi wants to stand and escape but Steinbeck is having none of it.
Steinbeck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gomi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gomi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Steinbeck is controlling him well.
Gomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Gomi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gomi defending against the ground and pound.
Steinbeck working the body and head with strikes.
Steinbeck throws a strike aimed at the side of Gomi's head but Gomi avoids it well.
Gomi is trying to buck Steinbeck off.
Steinbeck cracks Gomi with a big right hand but Gomi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomi parries the strikes from Steinbeck easily there. Steinbeck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gomi to escape.
Gomi defending against the ground and pound.
Gomi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Steinbeck working the ground and pound.
Gomi pushes Steinbeck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Steinbeck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steinbeck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steinbeck has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Steinbeck landing a few strikes. #T4#
Steinbeck landing strikes.
Steinbeck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Steinbeck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steinbeck prevents Gomi from escaping the position.
Steinbeck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinbeck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Steinbeck has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steinbeck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet.
Steinbeck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gomi to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Steinbeck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steinbeck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Steinbeck!
A victorious Ryan Steinbeck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BWMMA 8 135 Tourny
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Gomi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Kuruvila is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Kuruvila needs to keep his hands up - Gomi had a free shot at his head there.
Gomi throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Kuruvila counters by clinching up.
Gomi wants to break free but Kuruvila has control.
Kuruvila looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Kuruvila has the dominant position.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuruvila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gomi tries to break free but Kuruvila pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuruvila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gomi wants to break free but Kuruvila has control.
Gomi is trying to push Kuruvila away but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Kuruvila has a couple of punches blocked by Gomi.
Kuruvila swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomi tries to circle away but Kuruvila has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila avoiding damage.
Gomi blocks a body shot from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Kuruvila has the dominant position.
Kuruvila pushes Gomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuruvila trying to control the position but instead, Gomi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuruvila into the cage.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Kuruvila keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuruvila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuruvila can't find room to land a body shot as Gomi controls the action.
#T2#
Kuruvila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomis head.
Kuruvila presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuruvila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuruvila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuruvila is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuruvila dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kuruvila keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuruvila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuruvila won't allow it.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuruvila scores with a shot to the side of Gomi's head. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuruvila.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomi controls his hands.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuruvila stalling in the clinch.
Kuruvila gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomi.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi wants to break free but Kuruvila has control.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kuruvila lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gomi is trying to push Kuruvila away but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuruvila pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kuruvila lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuruvila avoiding damage.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuruvila prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Kuruvila dominated that 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.#R2#
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
As Gomi tries to get set, Kuruvila tries to push him back and clinch up but Gomi manages to avoid the attempt.
Kuruvila moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Gomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuruvila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi misses with a shot to the body
and Kuruvila connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Kuruvila's head but Kuruvila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Kuruvila clinches up against the cage.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuruvila won't allow it.
Come on Kuruvila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuruvila is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi tries to break free but Kuruvila pushes him back against the cage.
Kuruvila just leaning against Gomi, taking a breather.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuruvila creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Kuruvila keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling him.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Kuruvila to work.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuruvila won't allow it.
Kuruvila scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuruvila content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuruvila has double underhooks.
Kuruvila is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi wants to break free but Kuruvila has control.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuruvila has double underhooks. #T2#
Kuruvila lands a body shot.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila wants to stall.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling the position.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuruvila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gomi up against the cage.
Gomi wants to break free but Kuruvila has control.
Kuruvila taking a breather.
Kuruvila taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuruvila gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuruvila won't allow it.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Kuruvila keeps him there for the moment.
Kuruvila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuruvila won't allow it.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Kuruvila keeps him there for the moment.
Kuruvila lands a left hand.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuruvila lands a left hand.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomi tries to circle away but Kuruvila has him pinned against the cage.
Kuruvila is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gomi tries to break free but Kuruvila pushes him back against the cage.
Kuruvila is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomi gets an underhook and turns Kuruvila into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuruvila lands a body shot.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuruvila keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Kuruvila as the two fighters clinch.
Kuruvila lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Kuruvila keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuruvila holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuruvila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuruvila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomi being controlled against the cage.
Kuruvila presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuruvila keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi tries to break free but Kuruvila pushes him back against the cage.
Kuruvila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kuruvila.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Kuruvila dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kuruvila clinches up with Gomi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuruvila leaning against his opponent.
Kuruvila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuruvila.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Kuruvila is looking to control Gomi's arms but Gomi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuruvila has his back to the cage.
Kuruvila lands with a right to the head.
Kuruvila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling him.
Kuruvila leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuruvila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomi as Kuruvila tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Kuruvila.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Gomi wants to break free but Kuruvila has control.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomi as Kuruvila tries to tie him up.
Gomi is trying to push Kuruvila away but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuruvila.
Kuruvila keeps control of Gomi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuruvila has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuruvila.
Kuruvila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Kuruvila effectively controlling the action here.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuruvila lands with a light punch inside.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Kuruvila keeps him there for the moment.
Kuruvila looking to stall.
#T2#
Kuruvila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuruvila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuruvila looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuruvila lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuruvila lands an uppercut.
Kuruvila holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuruvila.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Kuruvila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Kuruvila has the dominant position.
Kuruvila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuruvila stalling the fight.
Kuruvila cracks Gomi with a nice body shot.
Kuruvila is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gomi tries to break free but Kuruvila pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kuruvila is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomi is keeping busy.
Kuruvila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuruvila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuruvila.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuruvila.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuruvila lands a nice uppercut.
Kuruvila stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joseph Kuruvila.
Kuruvila tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi connects with a right hand. Kuruvila shakes it off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joseph Kuruvila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Kuruvila to work.
Kuruvila presses Gomi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuruvila tries a body shot but Gomi blocks it.
Kuruvila is pushing Gomi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Kuruvila keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Kuruvila has him pressed against the cage.
Kuruvila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuruvila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuruvila avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Kuruvila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuruvila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Kuruvila!
An out of breath Joseph Kuruvila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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