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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 115
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Li misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Li.
Li throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gomez counter with a right hand.
Gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Li lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Li feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gomezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gomez.
Li stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li misses with a hook.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Naoya Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Li 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.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naoya Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2#
Gomez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Li trying to control but Gomez postures up.
Gomez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Li looking for subs off his back but Gomez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Li wants to sweep but Gomez has passed to side control!
Gomez in the domination position with Li hanging on.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomez throws a strike aimed at the side of Li's head but Li avoids it well.#SUB2#
Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Gomez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Li dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a one-two to the body.
Li lands a jab to the nose.
Li 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.
#CUT#It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.#TD2#
Gomez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gomez connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
Gomez is just content to waste time from the top position. Li takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Li looking to control but Gomez passes into half guard.
Li tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Li is not content to let Gomez control the position.#SUB2#
Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gomez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Gomez eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Li is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Gomez passes to full mount!
Li wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gomez.
Gomez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gomez looking to ground and pound but Li is blocking nicely.
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li wants to control but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez looking to ground and pound but Li is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Gomez has hold of Li's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Li manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Li controls the position.
Gomez throwing strikes here but Li is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gomez landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez lands a big elbow.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Li works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Li throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Gomez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li's guard.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard. #T1#
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naoya Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Li throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li misses the body punch
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. Li sprawls well.
Naoya Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomez tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a right hand to the body.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Li turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Li circles away.
Li throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Li.
As Li backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Li manages to avoid it all.
Li throws a one two combo.
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Li.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Li.#T4#
Li scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Li swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Li but Li pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Li jabs at Gomez's body.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoya Li showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Li 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoya Li!
Naoya Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Joel Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Kon clinches with his opponent.
Kon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomez backwards. #BC2#
Kon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Kon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gomez sprawling to the canvas! Gomez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kon finish him?!
#ROC2#Gomez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kon throws a monster overhand right that drops Gomez! Kon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kin Kon!
Kin Kon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Joel Gomez had this to say: 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joel Gomez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Tacarante!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tacarante closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tacarante after a bit of a struggle.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Tacarante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Gomez tries to keep at a distance but Tacarante has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Tacarante jumps guard.
Tacarante is pulling down on Gomez's head to control his posture.
Tacarante wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tacarante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Tacarante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Tacarante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tacarante pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tacarante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Tacarante wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Tacarante is keeping the position.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gomez has gone for a leg lock! Tacarante slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomez (0) vs (2) Tacarante
Tacarante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tacarante stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Tacarante controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Gomez has his foot on Tacarante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tacarante works his way back into a safe position though.
Tacarante advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomez (0) vs (5) Tacarante#T4##SUB2#
Tacarante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gomez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tacarante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tacarante content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5##SUB2#
Tacarante tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tacarante moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gomez is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Tacarante goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gomez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tacarante but great work by Gomez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomez (4) vs (5) Tacarante
Tacarante wants to control but Gomez postures up.
Tacarante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gomez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tacarante is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tacarante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gomez's best efforts.
Tacarante is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomez from advancing position.
Tacarante trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Tacarante moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tacarante looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacarante, not yet. #SUB2#
Tacarante looking for a guillotine here but Gomez defends easily.
Tacarante wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tacarante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Gomez trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tacarante holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tacarante working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Tacarante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomez defends well.
Gomez trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom. #T9#
Gomez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomez (7) vs (5) Tacarante
Tacarante manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Tacarante is having none of it.
Gomez tries to pass to full mount but Tacarante defends it.
Tacarante is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Tacarante wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tacarante looking for submissions off his back.
Tacarante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomez (7) vs (9) Tacarante
Tacarante has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gomez's body.
Gomez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tacarante biding his time, controlling Gomez. #T11#
Tacarante's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Gomez fending off the submission attempt from Tacarante.
Gomez can't escape the position.
Gomez trying to control the hands but Tacarante won't let him. #SUB2#
Tacarante looking for the RNC. #T12#
Tacarante is riding his opponent, not letting Gomez buck him off. #SUB2#
Tacarante tightening his grip on Gomez, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Tacarante tightening his grip on Gomez, looking for the choke.
Gomez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tacarante's guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomez (9) vs (9) Tacarante#T13##SUB2#
Tacarante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gomez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tacarante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomez has managed to get both his arms back between Tacarante's legs - danger averted.
Tacarante lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomez (9) vs (11) Tacarante
Tacarante slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Gomez looking to control.
Gomez being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tacarante wins on points by 11 to 9.
A relieved looking Saul Tacarante thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Joel Gomez had this to say: 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 80
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Li shoots in.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Li shoots for a takedown but Gomez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Naoya Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez counters with a body kick.#TD#
Li drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gomez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Gomez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Li off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gomez throws a body punch but Li moves out of range. #CL#
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Li has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that Li has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SU#
Li stands up and beckons Gomez to his feet.
Li dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Gomez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Li has managed to clinch.
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gomez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
Gomez goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#CL#
and Li counters by clinching up. #T3#
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gomez looks winded!#TD2#
Gomez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gomez trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.
Gomez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Li keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Li has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joel Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Li pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Li. #CUT#It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
Gomez can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Li breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Gomez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gomez.
Li is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gomez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Li wants to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.#T1##SUB2#
Gomez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Li is trying to stand up.
Li working to try and regain half guard.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez looking to control but Li is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2#
Gomez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Li is now in Gomez's guard. A big mistake from Gomez there, giving up the dominant position!
Gomez wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Joel Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Li wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Gomez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Naoya Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.#BC#
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD#
Li decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gomez pushes Li off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Li avoids it really well and circles away.
Li is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Li gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 Naoya Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Li tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Li shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Joel Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Li drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomez dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Li keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Li wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Li is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Li is trying to keep Gomez in close.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Li 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.
Gomez advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Gomez crashes against the mat.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
Li tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Gomez crashes against the mat.
Gomez throws a strike aimed at the side of Li's head but Li avoids it well.
Li tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gomez easily slips into full mount!
Li is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joel Gomez!
Joel Gomez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asakura defends it nicely.
Asakura throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
A punch combination from Asakura misses.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura lands a head kick!
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Asakura.
Good standup being displayed there by Asakura as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Asakura throws a one two combo.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Asakura counters with a one-two to the body.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Asakura lands with a cross.
Asakura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asakura is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gomez tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomez moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura lands a head kick!
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asakura lunges at Gomez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gomez's hand.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura with a nice cross.
Asakura lands with a nice body kick.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Asakura lands a two punch combo.
Donk. Asakura catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Asakura.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kai Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Asakura throws out a powerful jab.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asakura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Asakura scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asakura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura scores with a jab. Gomez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asakura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomez dives in for a single leg takedown but Asakura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asakura jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
Asakura with a hook.
Gomez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asakura.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Asakura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomez throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asakura circles away.
Asakura throws a series of strikes that have Gomez backpedaling.
Gomez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Asakura, which made it look bad.
Asakura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomez back to the cage. Asakura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Asakura lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asakura seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
A head kick from Asakura lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Jab from Asakura.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Asakura sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asakura catches Gomez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gomez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asakura has got the better of the exchanges.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Asakura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomez.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura keeps Gomez at a distance using the push kick.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Asakura.
Asakura scores with a one two! Gomez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai Asakura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura cracks Gomez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomez's head.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asakura connects with the punch.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Asakura lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Kai Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asakura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
As Asakura backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura lands a high kick!
Asakura scores with a jab.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a push kick.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gomez tries to clinch but Asakura moves away
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura lands a lovely overhand right.
Gomez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asakura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asakura lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Asakura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Asakura.
Asakura connects with a body shot.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura connects with a high kick.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomez under the eye.
Asakura feints a jab promting Gomez to slip. Asakura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gomez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Asakura lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Asakura finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Gomez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asakura sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Gomez has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Gomez feints and as Asakura raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez stays in close to Asakura's body and controls the position.
Asakura keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass. #T4#
Gomez trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Gomez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gomez lands a few punches from side control.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Asakura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joel Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kai Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Asakura!
After winning the bout, Kai Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Joel Gomez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Duncan drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Duncan throws a sloppy strike and Gomez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Duncan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Gomez!
A pretty intense looking Joel Gomez took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 51
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Nakamura stuffs the takedown.
Gomez wants to clinch
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
Gomez throws a lazy head kick
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Nakamura.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakamura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez shoots and misses #KD#
and Nakamura counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Gomez down! Nakamura is looking to finish but Gomez is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura cracks Gomez with a solid left hand.
Nakamura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nakamura is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gomez is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gomez is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez is looking to control Nakamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?#T3#
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there. #T4#
Nakamura stalling away here and it's allowed Gomez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Gomez has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakamura cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez tries for a takedown but Nakamura circles away easily
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakamura misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##KD#
Nakamura lands a big shot that drops Gomez! Can he finish him?
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gomez is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Nakamura tries for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Nakamura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Gomez manages to get back to half guard.
Gomez is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Gomez gets full guard.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez looking to control but Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nakamura is just content to waste time from the top position. Gomez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nakamura stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura 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.
Rinya Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rinya Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Nakamura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Gomez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joel Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Rinya Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomez.
Nakamura rushes Gomez and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gomez is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nakamura piles on the pressure and Gomez crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinya Nakamura!
After winning the bout, Rinya Nakamura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joel Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ll be back and better next time , it just wasn’t my night tonight . THANK YOU TO ALL THE FANS !'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 40
Date: Jun 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Welch dives in and scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Welch scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Welch is posturing up here but Gomez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Welch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Welch has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Gomez! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Li fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gomez sprawls well initially but Li persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Li not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez manages to get to full guard.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Gomez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Li 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.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Li controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Gomez shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gomez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li looking for a takedown.
Li avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Li shoots in.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Li looks winded!
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Li was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Gomez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez takes a little break here. Li wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez advances to mount.
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 Joel Gomez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Li to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Li. #CUT2#It looks like Joel Gomez has been cut.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez sets himself, and Li steps forward looking for the clinch! Gomez avoids it this time.#TD2#
Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomez bucks up and tries to throw Li off but instead Li has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Li go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Li looking to break Gomez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gomez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Li will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Li is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gomez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Li gets his hands free as Gomez looks to control.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomez trying to control the hands but Li breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Li's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gomez is in bad spot here.
Li has good solid back control here.
Li trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Li biding his time, controlling Gomez.
Gomez tries to escape the position.
Li controls the position.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SU2#
Li stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily#TD2#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
Gomez is punishing Li with strikes - can he finish him?!
Will Gomez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gomez misses with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoya Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Gomez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Li wants to clinch.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Li clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Li breaks from the clinch.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez. #TD2#
Gomez tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Li trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Joel Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Li is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
Li wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
Gomez tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li thuds a left hand into Gomez's body.#T3#
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Gomez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Li tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Joel Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Li gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Gomez is not content to let Li control the position.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Li drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez stops Li from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoya Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoya Li! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
O Dowd shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Dowd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Dowd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
O Dowd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Gomez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomez lands in his opponent's guard.
O Dowd 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Dowd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gomez with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
O Dowd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomez stands and throws O Dowd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
O Dowd struggling a bit here.
Gomez moves into full mount! #T2#
O Dowd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
O Dowd tries to improve his position but Gomez has taken his back! Gomez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will O Dowd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomez pushes O Dowd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joel Gomez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Turner shoots in.#TD2#
Gomez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomez wants to stand up but Turner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
Turner managing to control the position. #T1#
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Gomez won't allow Turner to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryce Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Gomez.
Turner throws a leg kick but Gomez checks it. #TD#
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Turner manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Turner trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Gomez gets back to full guard.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turner is proving hard to escape from.
Gomez trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Turner trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gomez pushes a forearm under Turner's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Turner is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Gomez! |
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