GCF 9 - Daniels vs Gomaco PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Cameron has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Awesome
vs
Cameron

177 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Cameron!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awesome throws a sloppy head kick and Cameron moves out of range easily.

Cameron closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Awesome did well to prevent Cameron getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Awesome trying to hold on to Cameron's head to control him but Cameron postures up.
Awesome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cameron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Awesome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Awesome is trying to get back to full guard.
Cameron seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Awesome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Cameron counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cameron sitting in guard here, content to control.
Awesome managing to control the position.
Cameron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Awesome looking for a guillotine here but Cameron defends easily.
Awesome keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
Awesome looking for a sweep. Not yet Awesome, not yet.

Tyson Cameron has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Cameron or perhaps it was just good defense by Awesome which made him look bad.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome tries to clinch up.
Awesome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cameron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Cameron tries to keep at a distance but Awesome has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cameron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Awesome's efforts to push away.

Cameron jumps guard.
Awesome stops Cameron from standing up.
Awesome stands and throws Cameron's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Awesome trying to control the position but Cameron is working away.
Awesome controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Awesome are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Awesome tries to score with some ground and pound. Cameron controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cameron is not content to let Awesome control the position.
Cameron is pushing Awesome's head away, looking to escape. Awesome manages to hold on to the position though.
Awesome moves into full mount!

Awesome is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Awesome misses with a double jab.
That kick from Awesome tenderised Cameron's leg. Cameron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cameron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Awesome counters with a nice leg kick.
Mister Awesome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Cameron.
Cameron looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Awesome bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Awesome is trying to get an arm triangle but Cameron is defending well.
Awesome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cameron keeps working.
Awesome moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cameron is squirming around, avoiding Awesome's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Awesome dominated that round.
That's time! Awesome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cameron tries to close the distance and clinch but Awesome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Awesome tries to clinch but Cameron is having none of it.
Awesome throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Tyson Cameron has been cut.
Awesome throws the left hand but Cameron avoids the punch easily.
Cameron blocks a head kick by Awesome.
Awesome throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mister Awesome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Awesome tries to work over Cameron's front leg with a kick but Cameron checks it.
Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cameron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Awesome wants to clinch.
Awesome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cameron shoots in and drives through. Awesome sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cameron tries to keep at a distance but Awesome has taken the fight into the clinch.
Awesome working hard to break the clinch.

Awesome jumps into guard, dragging Cameron to the mat.
Mister Awesome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Awesome is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cameron is controlling him.
Cameron won't allow Awesome to sweep him here.
Awesome looking to control.
Cameron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Awesome wants to sweep but no luck.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.

Awesome has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cameron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Awesome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Awesome keeping moving, preventing Cameron from controlling successfully.
Awesome throws a couple of heel strikes.
Cameron is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.
Cameron passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cameron looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Awesome trying to control but Cameron postures up.
Cameron is looking to stall here but Awesome recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Awesome is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome trying to control the position from guard on top but Cameron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Awesome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Awesome forces his way into half guard.
Cameron preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cameron is staying active underneath Awesome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Awesome dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cameron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Awesome throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cameron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Awesome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cameron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Awesome is looking to clinch but Cameron is avoiding it.
No luck for Cameron with that takedown attempt.
Awesome works over Cameron's head and body with a nice combination.
Cameron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Awesome tries to avoid it but Cameron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Awesome to the ground. Awesome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Awesome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Awesome has Cameron up against the cage in a clinch.
Awesome is trying to break the clinch but Cameron is controlling him.

Cameron is trying to trip Awesome. He has hold of a leg but Awesome is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cameron persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cameron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awesome working a defensive guard but Cameron passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome is looking to improve his position.
Awesome manages to get to full guard.
Cameron won't allow Awesome to sweep him here.
Awesome trying to keep a closed guard but Cameron is proving a slippery customer.
Awesome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cameron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Awesome is keeping the position for now.
Cameron 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Mister Awesome has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cameron.
Mister Awesome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Cameron.
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown. Awesome tries to sprawl out of it but Cameron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Awesome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Awesome keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Awesome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cameron.

Awesome has closed the distance and engaged Cameron in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Awesome is trying to push Cameron away but Cameron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Awesome trying to control the position but instead, Cameron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Awesome into the cage.
Awesome effectively controlling the action here.
Tyson Cameron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cameron gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Awesome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Awesome trying to keep a closed guard but Cameron is proving a slippery customer.
Awesome wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron wants to control from the top but Awesome keeps moving.
Cameron looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cameron shoots in but no luck this time.
Cameron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Awesome.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awesome lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Awesome wants to clinch.

Awesome clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Awesome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Awesome 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Awesome!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hammil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Diprivan
vs
Hammil

188 cm
19
207 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milan Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hammil!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammil tries to clinch but Diprivan is having none of it.
Diprivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammil avoids the head kick by Diprivan.
Hammil is looking to clinch but Diprivan is avoiding it.
Diprivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diprivan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diprivan lands with a kick to the temple. Hammil shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hammil doesn't manage to clinch there - Diprivan circles away.
Donk. Diprivan catches Hammil right on the button with a cross.

Hammil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hammil.
Hammil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Hammil seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammil creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Hammil stalls from top position.
Hammil scores with punches from side control.
Hammil cracks Diprivan with a big right hand but Diprivan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
The strikes coming from Hammil are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hammil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diprivan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hammil has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Diprivan is breathing heavily.
Hammil takes a little break here. Diprivan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammil lands a few punches from side control.
Hammil taking a breather here.
Hammil creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diprivan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Diprivan is trying to escape the position but Hammil is controlling the position.
Hammil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hammil controls the position from side control.
Hammil in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hammil takes a little break here. Diprivan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hammil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hammil connects with a decent elbow.
Diprivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Diprivan is being controlled here.
Hammil lands a nice forearm strike.
Hammil in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hammil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Diprivan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammil cracks Diprivan with a big right hand but Diprivan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Diprivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammil controlling the position.
Diprivan seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammil working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammil cracks Diprivan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hammil immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Diprivan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hammil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hammil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rainn Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen 50 cent Many Men as his entrance music. Georges St Pierre looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Hewitt
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rainn Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hewitt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hewitt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hewitt blocks a head kick by St Pierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewitt feints with a jab and clips St Pierre right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! St Pierre is sent crashing into the canvas and Hewitt leaps in for the kill! St Pierre tries to get to his feet but Hewitt is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that St Pierre is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rainn Hewitt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jones
vs
Cook

185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Cook!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Cook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Cook scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Cook is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Cook. Cook maintains the clinch.
Jones lands an uppercut.

Cook gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones 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.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cook has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cook wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Cook tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Cook looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cook is looking to escape.
Cook is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Cook tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones looking to control but Cook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Cook is rocked!
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Cook tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Gomaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Otis. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daniels
vs
Gomaco

185 cm
20
188 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelly Gomaco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomaco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Gomaco's defenses.
Gomaco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomaco is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomaco tries a low kick but Daniels avoids it.
Gomaco throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
Daniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Gomaco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gomaco ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
Pete Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomaco is looking to clinch.
Gomaco defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Gomaco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomaco tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
A slow jab from Daniels misses its intended target.

Gomaco forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.

Gomaco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels scores with a body shot.
Gomaco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomaco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomaco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomaco is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomaco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by Gomaco as he checks the leg kick.
Gomaco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomaco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomaco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Gomaco's body. Gomaco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels lands a jab to Gomaco's midsection.
Gomaco looks gassed!
Gomaco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomaco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomaco's head.

Gomaco is rocked!
Daniels lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gomaco head around and knocks him out cold! Daniels hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Daniels!
Pete Daniels retains his middleweight title!