PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo FINITO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

FINITO
vs
Gomez

166 cm
19
148 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo FINITO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from FINITO. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
FINITO misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FINITO looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FINITO but FINITO pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ricardo FINITO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hercules Gomez.
FINITO jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FINITO as he avoids it easily.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FINITO as he avoids it easily.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FINITO.

It looks like Hercules Gomez has been cut.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from FINITO.
Nice sprawl there from FINITO as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks gassed!
FINITO lands a glancing blow to the side of Gomez's head.
FINITO jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FINITO.
FINITO lands with a nice body punch.
FINITO wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
FINITO misses with a two punch combination.
FINITO punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomez is trying desperately to land a takedown but FINITO is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gomez.
Gomez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
FINITO pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomez back to the cage. FINITO follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
FINITO scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FINITO is looking to wear down Gomez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice combination there by FINITO.

Gomez is rocked!
FINITO throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricardo FINITO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez looks for a takedown but FINITO sprawls well.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
FINITO uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
FINITO scores with a jab.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can FINITO finish him?
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!
FINITO lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
FINITO throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FINITO throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from FINITO.
FINITO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
FINITO swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
FINITO misses with a series of wild punches.
FINITO stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomez shoots in and drives through. FINITO sprawls well.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
FINITO scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from FINITO. Those never looked like landing.
FINITO throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FINITO throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO punishes Gomez's body with a nice straight punch.
FINITO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but FINITO sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FINITO digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez moves forwards but FINITO connects with a nice, crisp jab.
FINITO throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FINITO misses with the combination.
Gomez tries for a takedown but FINITO sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FINITO misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FINITO.

FINITO gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but FINITO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
Gomez won't allow FINITO to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez is stalling in the full guard.

Gomez drops back looking for a leg! FINITO is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and FINITO manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into FINITO's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo FINITO dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gomez shoots in for a takedown but FINITO shows good takedown defense.

Gomez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. FINITO manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
FINITO trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FINITO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
FINITO controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. FINITO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but FINITO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ricardo FINITO has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Gomez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in FINITO's half guard.
Gomez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez is trying to control. FINITO wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FINITO is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Gomez is trying to work for a kimura but FINITO is defending well.
Gomez works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gomez content just to control the position here.

FINITO is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gomez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! FINITO is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Gomez!