PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 2227 p4p, 313 weight class) and David Gomes (ranked 1083 p4p, 161 weight class). Gomes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hasselhoff
vs
Gomes

180 cm
36
175 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

190 cm
29
176 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Arcticus University: London
Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150)

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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hasselhoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasselhoff somewhat.
Gomes feints the counter takedown.
Hasselhoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomes's waist but Gomes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hasselhoff off to one side.
Gomes feints the counter takedown.
Hasselhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomes tries to avoid it but Hasselhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomes to the ground. Gomes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hershel Hasselhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hasselhoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hasselhoff trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasselhoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes is pulling down on Hasselhoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Hasselhoff, at least for the moment.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Hasselhoff from controlling successfully.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Hasselhoff tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.

Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasselhoff defends well.
Hasselhoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 GROUND inform us that Gomes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasselhoff manages to get himself to full guard.

Gomes 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.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Hasselhoff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hasselhoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hasselhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gomes has his foot on Hasselhoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hasselhoff works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasselhoff manages to get himself to full guard.

Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasselhoff is keeping the position for now.

Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasselhoff is keeping the position for now.
Gomes advances position into side control!

Gomes has hold of Hasselhoff's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hasselhoff seems comfortable defending it but Gomes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hasselhoff is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hasselhoff is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gomes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Gomes!
During a confident post fight interview, David Gomes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.