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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Skorski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Skorski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Gomez's chin.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Skorski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skorski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skorski has a takedown stuffed.
Skorski shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Skorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skorski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Skorski. Skorski gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Skorski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skorski shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skorski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Skorski shoots in.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skorski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Gomez is not content to let Skorski control the position.
Gomez is pressing down on Skorski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Skorski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skorski trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skorski is fighting to break Gomez's control of his arms but Gomez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomez holds on and takes a little breather.
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Skorski from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Skorski off! Skorski jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Skorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skorski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gomez is pulling down on Skorski's head. It's preventing any offense from Skorski, at least for the moment.
Gomez pushes Skorski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Michael Skorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skorski throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Skorski shoots in.
Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Skorski. Skorski gets slowly back to his feet.
Skorski misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skorski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gomez to the mat! Gomez manages to get full guard.
Gomez wants to stand but Skorski is controlling the position.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Skorski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skorski is defended easily by Gomez.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skorski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skorski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gomez!
Skorski takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Skorski working for a choke but Gomez is defending well.
Skorski avoiding Gomez 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorski is trying to stick to Gomez's back but Gomez is turning into Skorski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skorski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomez.
Skorski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skorski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gomez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skorski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Skorski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skorski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Skorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skorski.
Skorski throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Skorski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skorski fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skorski throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Skorski on that attempt.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skorski fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gomez is thwarting Skorski's attempts to control the position.
Skorski actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez is looking for a kimura here.
Skorski is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Skorski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skorski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown. Skorski fights it but they end up in guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Skorski keeps moving.
Gomez stays in close to Skorski's body and controls the position.
Gomez postures up.
Skorski keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Skorski wants to hit a switch here but Gomez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skorski there!
Gomez looking to secure an arm triangle but Skorski defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez goes for an armbar but Skorski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Skorski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skorski gets to his feet - Gomez follows without any prompting.
Skorski fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown. Skorski fights it but they end up in guard.
Gomez trying to control but Skorski is working from the bottom.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Skorski is keeping the position.
Mark Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Skorski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Skorski in his guard.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skorski drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Skorski off! Skorski jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skorski is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skorski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skorski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skorski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomez is proving hard to escape from.
Gomez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skorski shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Skorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skorski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gomez passes into half guard.
Skorski is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gomez moves into full mount! Skorski won't be happy about that!
Skorski tries to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Gomez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Skorski is on top in guard.
Skorski trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Michael Skorski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skorski 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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