PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Gomez (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.

Fisher
vs
Gomez

180 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 20 - 0

170 cm
22
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisher.

Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher stalling in the clinch but Gomez improves position.
A short body shot lands from Gomez as the two fighters clinch.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
A short left from Gomez.
A short right from Gomez.
Fisher misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Gomez is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisher tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
A short right from Gomez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomez is working Fisher over against the cage.
A short left from Gomez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Good body shot from Gomez.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez is working Fisher over against the cage.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Gomez.
A short right from Gomez.
Fisher is trying to force a seperation but Gomez has the dominant position.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez presses Fisher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisher tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomez avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomez pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez lands a right hand.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez is leaning against Fisher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisher is looking to control Gomez's arms but Gomez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fisher has his back to the cage.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch but Gomez keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisher wants to break free but Gomez has control.
Fisher wants to stall.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fisher wants to break free but Gomez has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fisher throws an elbow but misses.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomez as Fisher tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Gomez.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gomez drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Gomez - that landed with a thud.
Gomez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Fisher tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez cracks Fisher with a nice body shot.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Gomez presses Fisher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Gomez.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fisher's efforts to push away.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Fisher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez blocks an elbow strike from Fisher.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guillermo Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fisher throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gomez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
Gomez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez lands a shot to the body.
Fisher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Fisher is trying to push Gomez away but Gomez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez avoids a wild elbow strike from Fisher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez works on Fisher's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Fisher stalling in the clinch but Gomez improves position.
Gomez lands a body punch.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Gomez.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomez as Fisher tries to tie him up.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fisher throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gomez rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.
Gomez lands an uppercut.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher looking to stall.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher tries to break the clinch but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisher is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Gomez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gomez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gomez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Gomez controls the action.
Gomez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gomez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez blocks the elbow strike.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
Fisher tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Fisher is trying to break free.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fisher's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Gomez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Fisher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Fisher is trying to break free.
Fisher tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Gomez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisher can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gomez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher can't break the clinch.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Guillermo Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gomez.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gomez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fisher's efforts to push away.
Fisher scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gomez.
A frustrated look appears on Fisher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishers head.
Gomez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Fisher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gomez is keeping busy.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez lands with a short shot to the head.
Peter Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher is trying to force a seperation but Gomez has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Gomez!