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Event:
PANDA 18
Date: Sep 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Gomes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kakuto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
A jab from Kakuto does it's job there.
Kakuto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakuto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Kakuto counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kakuto defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Kakuto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakuto but Kakuto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kakuto duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
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!
Kakuto throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Kakuto tries to work over Gomes's front leg with a kick but Gomes checks it.
Kakuto swings for the body but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kakuto sprawls and moves away.
Kakuto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kakuto duly obliges.
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kakuto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kakuto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into Kakuto's guard.#ES2#
Kakuto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kakuto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kakuto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
David Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuto throws a series of punches but Gomes avoids them all with ease.
Kakuto pushes Gomes away with a front kick.
Kakuto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gomes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gomes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kakuto defends well and Gomes ends up having to push Kakuto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Kakuto.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomes in the body.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakuto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kakuto scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakuto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kakuto throws out a leg kick but Gomes moves out of range and Kakuto only half commits.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes avoids the head kick by Kakuto.
Kakuto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Kakuto throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Kakuto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kakuto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kakuto misses with a head kick.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Kakuto is quick to defend against it.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Kakuto, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Kakuto against the cage but Kakuto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kakuto! But no joy.#T4#
Gomes dives in and grabs Kakuto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kakuto pushes down on Gomes's head and hops out.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakuto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kakuto lands a body shot.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Kakuto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Kakuto didn't expect that. #ES2#
Kakuto manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Gomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kakuto smiles and moves away.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kakuto throws a body kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Kakuto.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Gomes avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kakuto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Kakuto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kakuto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kakuto connects with a high kick. #TD#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kakuto napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Kakuto bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kakuto is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Kakuto.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Kakuto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes shoots and misses
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Kakuto.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kakuto scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kakuto both land. Nice combination.
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kakuto duly obliges.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakuto.
Kakuto tried to score with a low kick but Gomes checks it.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Kakuto throws a head kick but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt
and Kakuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls well. He's pushed Gomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Kakuto.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Gomes blocks a leg kick.
Gomes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kakuto tries to avoid it but Gomes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kakuto to the ground. Kakuto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Kakuto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakuto scores with a hook to the body. Gomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kakuto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kakuto is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Kakuto circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Kakuto misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Kakuto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Kakuto scores with a four punch combination!
Kakuto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomes at a distance.
#T3#
Kakuto misses with a head kick.
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Kakuto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kakuto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gomes. That did some damage!
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kakuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuyoi Kakuto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakuto misses with a few strikes there.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Kakuto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomes.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kakuto counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
Kakuto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Kakuto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kakuto.
Kakuto lands with a straight right. Gomes didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kakuto.
Kakuto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kakuto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kakuto lands with a hook. Gomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakuto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Kakuto circles away easily
and Kakuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Kakuto as Gomes shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kakuto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kakuto.
Kakuto cracks a nice hook into Gomes's ribs.
Kakuto lands a high kick!
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakuto swivels and escapes.
Kakuto's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakuto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Kakuto counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakuto throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Kakuto. #TD#
Gomes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard.#ES2#
Kakuto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gomes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kakuto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakuto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuto.
Kakuto lands a jab to Gomes's midsection.#T1#
Gomes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kakuto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes with a poor takedown
and Kakuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuto scores with a jab to the body.
Gomes avoids the head kick by Kakuto.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kakuto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kakuto counter with a right hand.
Kakuto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kakuto to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kakuto lands a head kick. Gomes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuto throws a body kick that misses.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kakuto pinned against the cage. Kakuto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kakuto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kakuto lands a head kick!
Gomes walks into a jab.
Gomes goes for a double leg but Kakuto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakuto continues to drive forward.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kakuto counters with a good, hard body kick but Gomes shrugs it off.
Gomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Kakuto lands a slapping body shot.
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Kakuto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kakuto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomes shoots in but no luck this time.
Kakuto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes.
Gomes moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakuto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakuto digs a good hook to Gomes's body.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Kakuto.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakuto but Kakuto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Kakuto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Gomes backs off Kakuto throws a huge counter combo but Gomes manages to avoid it all.
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakuto swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Kakuto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakuto throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Kakuto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Kakuto misses with a body kick.
Kakuto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Kakuto scores with a four punch combination!
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kakuto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gomes vs Cricky
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Cricky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cricky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Cricky circles away easily
and Cricky counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes walks into a left hand.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Cricky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. 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.
Gomes with a poor takedown
letting Cricky counter with a right hand.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Cricky circles away easily
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cricky is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Cricky circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Cricky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Cricky there.
Gomes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomes with a poor takedown
enabling Cricky to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Cricky counters with a stiff right hand.
Cricky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cricky slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Cricky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cricky misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricky lands a head shot.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Cricky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cricky stalks Gomes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomes's face. Gomes staggers backwards, shaken.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Cricky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Gomes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cricky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cricky lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Cricky gets caught napping as Gomes dives in and scores a takedown. Cricky manages to retain guard.
Gomes stops Cricky from standing up.
Gomes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Cricky is retaining full guard.
Gomes controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gomes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Gomes advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cricky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gomes working away.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Cricky denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Cricky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gomes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cricky counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomes misses with a takedown
and Cricky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cricky swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. 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.
Cricky lands a nice hook to Gomes's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cricky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Cricky gets caught napping as Gomes dives in and scores a takedown. Cricky manages to retain guard.
Gomes controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Gomes drops back looking for a leg! Cricky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cricky manages to kick Gomes off! Gomes jumps back into Cricky's guard. #T1#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Cricky keeps moving.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cricky working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomes pushing down on Cricky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes works his way into side control.
Gomes wants to control but Cricky is keeping him busy.
Gomes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cricky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gomes wants to control but Cricky is keeping him busy.
Gomes just content to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cricky, who protects the arm well.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cricky keeps working.
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Gomes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cricky can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gomes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cricky is in real trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gomes is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cricky is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lacplesis vs White
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
A countering left hand to the body from Murphy misses.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Murphy counters with a big head kick but Gomes shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murphy is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Murphy being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #SUB#
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Murphy denies him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gomes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomes but great work by Murphy.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gomes is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Gomes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Murphy trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murphy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Gomes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
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 David Gomes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murphy scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murphy's guard.
Gomes trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Gomes is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Murphy is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Murphy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomes stalling.
Murphy moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
David Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes stalling. #T3#
Murphy won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murphy scores with a head kick.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Murphy lands a head kick. Gomes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Shane Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Gomes persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Murphy misses #TD#
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Gomes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Gomes postures up.
#T1#
Gomes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is concentrating on defense, preventing Gomes from advancing position. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Murphy tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
Murphy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Gomes had control of the position.
Gomes wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gomes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gomes is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Gomes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murphy off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Gomes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomes 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Gomes!
A relieved looking David Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: White vs Koli
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes slips under a jab.
And Gomes tries to counter it with a takedown but Crazy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crazy looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Crazy throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Crazy.
Crazy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crazy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Gomes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Crazy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Gomes
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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?#SUB2#
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.
#REVB#
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. #REVR##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T3#
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasselhoff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB2#
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.
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Event:
SAFO 58 Frost v IsMore II
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.
Gomes is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Gomes wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes controlling the position.#SUB#
Gomes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gracie rolls with it to try and escape but Gomes cranks on the arm and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
David Gomes took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
SAFO 54 Daugherty v Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Keskinen gets a clinch.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomes's face.
Gomes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keskinen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes is trying to drag Keskinen to the mat but Keskinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gomes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Gomes won't want to take too many of those.
Keskinen presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomes goes for a takedown attempt but Keskinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Keskinen clinches. #T1#
A short left from Keskinen.
Keskinen connects with a knee to the head.
Keskinen is working Gomes over against the cage.
Keskinen connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
Keskinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gomes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keskinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Gomes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good body shot from Keskinen.
Keskinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomes tries to pull guard but Keskinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomes drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
#T2#
Gomes is looking for a takedown.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Gomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomes's gas tank.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gomes's face.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
#ROC2#
Gomes is rocked!
Keskinen stops a takedown attempt from Gomes.
Oh Gomes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Keskinen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gomes - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Keskinen, and another! Gomes is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Veikko Keskinen!
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Event:
SAFO 51
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Gomes rushes Prawira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prawira slowing the pace effectively.
Gomes tries for a takedown but Prawira manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Gomes tightens his grip and picks Prawira up, before dumping him to the ground. Prawira manages to land in guard.
Prawira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prawira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Prawira's legs - danger averted.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Prawira looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Our spies down at at The Kegerator - 650$ inform us that Prawira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prawira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gomes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prawira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Prawira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.#SUB2#
Prawira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prawira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes is pushing down on Prawira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prawira is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Prawira is positioning himself well to prevent Gomes advancing to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomes is pressing down on Prawira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prawira is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prawira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Prawira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes passes to full mount! #SUB#
Gomes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Prawira looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gomes! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Gomes!
David Gomes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Jaka Prawira spoke after the fight, saying 'That was a great fight'.
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Event:
SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Jackson lands a jab to Gomes's midsection.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gomes with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Gomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gomes.#TD2#
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gomes trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Gomes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomes.
Our spies down at at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) inform us that Gomes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gomes's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomes biding his time, controlling Jackson. #T3##SUB2#
Jackson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gomes.
Jackson prevents Gomes from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jackson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
#SU#
Jackson gets to his feet. Gomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Jackson thuds a left hand into Gomes's body.
Jackson scores with a hook.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Gomes takes it in his stride.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kurt Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Gomes shoots in.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Kurt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gomes.
Jackson throws a head kick that Gomes semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like David Gomes has been cut.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes advances to mount.
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1#
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Jackson tries to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson regains half guard.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson! #T2#
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gomes trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gomes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Gomes's guard.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Gomes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David Gomes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gomes is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SU#
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomes to his feet.
Gomes shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomes is defended easily by Jackson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Gomes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kurt Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gomes.
Gomes is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Gomes postures up.
#T1#
Jackson wants to stand but Gomes is controlling the position.
Gomes passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gomes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomes slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gomes moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gomes ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomes also avoids with ease.#T3#
Gomes shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is letting Gomes control him for a moment.
Jackson is pushing Gomes's head away, looking to escape. Gomes manages to hold on to the position though.
Kurt Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to control but Gomes postures up.
Jackson stops Gomes from passing to mount.
Gomes staying calm.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs. #T4##SUB2#
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gomes trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes tries to advance to mount but Jackson denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Gomes.
I think Jackson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jackson!
A very excited looking Kurt Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
B.A.P. 1: Dio vs O Ranger
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Gomes clinches up with Fuzz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gomes is trying to trip Fuzz. He has hold of a leg but Fuzz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gomes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gomes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gomes advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Fuzz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuzz.
Gomes controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gomes extends the arm and Fuzz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Gomes thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1092 p4p, 135 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 2655 p4p, 287 weight class). Gomes comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Karstark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karstark wants a takedown.
Gomes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karstark trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes working for a triangle but Karstark defends it easily.
Karstark controlling from the top position.
Karstark tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karstark wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Karstark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karstark stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Karstark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karstark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karstark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Karstark sits in half guard.
Karstark wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Karstark controlling the action here.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karstark is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Karstark wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
Well, if Karstark 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.
Karstark is just content to waste time from the top position. Gomes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karstark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karstark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karstark passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karstark stalling.
Karstark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Karstark wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karstark is taking a breather. Gomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karstark is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karstark wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
Karstark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karstark wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Karstark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karstark in particular looking to stall.
Karstark moves into full mount! Gomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (3) Karstark
Karstark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karstark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karstark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gomes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karstark controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes tries to lock up and control but Karstark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Karstark has a good base and remains in mount.
Karstark controlling from the full mount.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Karstark's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karstark can't control as he wanted to and Gomes manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Karstark controlling the action here.
Karstark is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karstark tries to pass to full mount but Gomes defends it.
Gomes trying to control but Karstark postures up.
Karstark trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karstark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karstark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gomes won't allow Karstark to pass to mount.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Karstark is looking to take a break and control but Gomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karstark is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Karstark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Karstark works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (6) Karstark
Gomes prevents Karstark from improving position.
Karstark laying and praying for a moment but Gomes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Karstark seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is staying active underneath Karstark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karstark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (9) Karstark
Gomes tries to hold on but Karstark postures up.
Karstark tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
Karstark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Karstark trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karstark looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karstark can't control as he wanted to and Gomes manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Karstark controlling the action here.
Gomes is staying active underneath Karstark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to control but can't.
Karstark prevents Gomes from improving his position.
Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Karstark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karstark trying to control from half guard but Gomes is working away.
Gomes won't allow Karstark to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karstark wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
CACC 35 Victory Playoffs A
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1067 p4p, 141 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 4117 p4p, 424 weight class). Gomes comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . David Gomes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gomes keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldeira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Caldeira
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Caldeira slips nicely into half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control. Gomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caldeira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (0) vs (5) Caldeira
Gomes prevents Caldeira from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (0) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gomes doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is having to fend off submission attempts from Caldeira, who is looking to sink in the choke. Caldeira doesn't have the hooks in though and Gomes manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Caldeira has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Gomes won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Caldeira has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Caldeira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Caldeira controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Caldeira looking to control.
Gomes is pushing down on Caldeira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caldeira is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (8) Caldeira
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Caldeira's legs.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Gomes trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to hit a switch here but Gomes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Caldeira there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (8) vs (8) Caldeira
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Caldeira to control.
Caldeira reaches up to try and control the position but Gomes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Caldeira rolls and tries to escape and now Gomes has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (8) Caldeira
Caldeira prevents Gomes from getting a body triangle.
Gomes tightening his grip on Caldeira, looking for the choke.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Caldeira tries to break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Caldeira is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Caldeira turns into Gomes and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (10) Caldeira
Caldeira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomes has an active guard here but Caldeira has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gomes tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Gomes moves into full guard.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Caldeira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (11) vs (13) Caldeira
Caldeira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Caldeira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caldeira looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Caldeira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Caldeira moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (11) vs (16) Caldeira
Gomes tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is not going to allow Gomes to sit and survive in this position.
Caldeira looking for the choke from the back.
Caldeira controls the action.
Caldeira trying to control momentarily.
Gomes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Caldeira.
Gomes is in bad spot here.
Caldeira is looking to control Gomes but Gomes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Caldeira doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (13) vs (16) Caldeira
Caldeira is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Caldeira managing to control the position.
Caldeira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Caldeira controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Caldeira gets full guard.
Gomes passes into half guard.
Caldeira has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Caldeira trying to control but Gomes postures up.
Caldeira wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Caldeira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Our spies down at at Hilo Hit Squad inform us that Caldeira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Caldeira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomes passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Caldeira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomes advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caldeira wins on points by 16 to 13.
In his post fight interview, Arturo Caldeira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 30
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 1005 p4p, 130 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2512 p4p, 283 weight class). Gomes's entrance music is AC/DC - Thunderstruck . A fine choice. Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crespo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Crespo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo swings around for an armbar but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crespo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Crespo is keeping the position.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crespo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
Gomes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (7) vs (4) Crespo
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Gomes tries to control but Crespo wriggling away.
Gomes controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (7) vs (6) Crespo
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crespo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes has Crespo pulled in close to control his posture.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crespo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (6) Crespo
Crespo working for a triangle but Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (9) vs (8) Crespo
Crespo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crespo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crespo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo won't allow Gomes to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo preventing the sweep.
Crespo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crespo has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Crespo slips nicely into half guard.
Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Gomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crespo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gomes is just riding it out for now. Crespo eventually gives up the hold.
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to free his trapped foot but Gomes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo trying to work for an americana but Gomes has managed to regain full guard.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (11) vs (8) Crespo
Gomes is trying to control. Crespo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomes tries to pass to full mount but Crespo defends it.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crespo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Crespo defends the submission attempt.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crespo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crespo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes is keen to just control but Crespo is a slippery customer.
Gomes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gomes 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.
Crespo is staying active underneath Gomes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back.
Crespo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomes pulls his head out easily.
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (8) Crespo
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crespo is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Crespo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (14) vs (10) Crespo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to keep Crespo in close.
Crespo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes manages to get back to half guard.
Gomes trying to control from the bottom.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo 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.
Gomes gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crespo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crespo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (16) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo has his foot on Gomes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes content to stall in guard here.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crespo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Gomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (19) vs (13) Crespo
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crespo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Crespo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (21) vs (13) Crespo
Gomes working for a submission but Crespo is keeping him at bay.
Crespo tries to reverse the position but Gomes maintains control.
Crespo is still trying to improve position.
Crespo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is having none of it.
Crespo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (21) vs (15) Crespo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomes dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (23) vs (15) Crespo
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomes defends it easily.
Gomes trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crespo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crespo keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Crespo is looking for a triangle but Gomes pushes his legs off easily.
Crespo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crespo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crespo looks winded!
Crespo looking for subs off his back but Gomes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Crespo is defending the position.
Crespo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Crespo is working away.
Gomes controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gomes takes the fight on points by 23 to 15.
A very excited looking David Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 985 p4p, 125 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 3455 p4p, 372 weight class). Gomes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck . Poe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Unleashing The Bloodthirsty by Cannibal Corpse. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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.
Poe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gomes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gomes (0) vs (4) Poe
Poe taking a breather here.
Poe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Poe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe trying to control the position but Gomes is working away.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (4) vs (4) Poe
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Poe is controlling his hands well.
Gomes is looking to control Poe but Poe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gomes has good solid back control here.
Poe tries to break free.
Gomes avoiding Poe 's attempts to control his hands.
Poe prevents Gomes from getting a body triangle.
Gomes has the hooks in. Poe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gomes avoiding Poe 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes wants to control but Poe is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Gomes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poe can't escape the position.
Poe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Poe showing good submission defense here.
Gomes is not going to allow Poe to sit and survive in this position.
Poe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gomes has the hooks in. Poe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Poe just trying to survive but Gomes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe is really stuck here.
Gomes is looking to control Poe but Poe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gomes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Poe is defending well though. Gomes let's go of the attempt for now.
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes is looking to control Poe but Poe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gomes is hanging on to Poe's back as he tries to escape.
Gomes is not going to allow Poe to sit and survive in this position.
Gomes has the hooks in. Poe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomes's guard. Nice work there by Poe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (6) Poe
Poe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Poe tries to pass.
Gomes trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet.
Poe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Poe from controlling successfully.
Poe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Poe controlling from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Poe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poe wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Poe pushes down on Gomes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poe 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.
Gomes is trying to control but Poe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (9) Poe
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poe goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gomes turns into him and now he's in Poe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (9) Poe
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Poe is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (11) Poe
Poe looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (8) vs (11) Poe
Poe trying to control the position.
Poe has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Poe wants to sweep but no luck.
Poe trying to keep a closed guard but Gomes is proving a slippery customer.
Poe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes forces his way into half guard.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poe actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Poe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Poe is trying to hold Gomes in close to prevent damage but Gomes has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomes is stalling here. Poe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gomes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Poe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (8) vs (15) Poe
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Poe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.
Poe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (8) vs (17) Poe
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount.
Gomes wants to control but Poe is having none of it.
Gomes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poe has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poe trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Poe prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Poe wants to control the pace but Gomes is squirming around nicely.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Gomes tries to hold on but Poe pushes him away.
Poe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gomes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gomes! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (10) vs (17) Poe
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Poe.
Poe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poe looking to control.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poe is looking to sweep but instead, Gomes has passed into half guard.
Gomes wants to take a breather but Poe is having none of it.
Poe wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Poe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poe trying to hold on to Gomes's head to control him but Gomes postures up.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poe won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Poe tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes is trying to control the action in half guard but Poe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poe wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes is working for a kimura but Poe is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poe wins on points by 17 to 10.
EA Poe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
UnderGround 3
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Hyuyu throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into half 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.
Gomes slows the pace down in half guard.
Hyuyu is trying to stand back up but Gomes is controlling him
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hyuyu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomes stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Hyuyu is defending it quite comfortably.
Hyuyu wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T1#
Gomes moves into full mount! Hyuyu won't be happy about that!
Gomes controlling from mount.
Gomes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hyuyu for as long as he can get away with.
Hyuyu is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hyuyu can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gomes controlling from the full mount.
Hyuyu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hyuyu tries to hold on but Gomes postures up.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Gomes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hyuyu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Hyuyu is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyuyu can't escape the position.
Gomes controls the position.
Hyuyu tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gomes has managed to slip his arm under Hyuyu's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hyuyu is tapping out! Submission win for Gomes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
A very excited looking David Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOTC 10 Kubilay VS Munday
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Palonesess is looking to clinch but Gomes is avoiding it.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt - Gomes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Palonesess darts in and clinches Gomes up against the cage.
Gomes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Palonesess after a bit of a struggle.
Gomes is working for takedown but Palonesess is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Gomes has hold of one of Palonesess's legs. Palonesess is fighting the takedown attempt but Gomes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
Palonesess looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Gomes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Palonesess looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Palonesess looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Palonesess! #REVB##T1#
Palonesess just content to control the position.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Palonesess taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Palonesess wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Gomes's coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Palonesess is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gomes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palonesess tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palonesess controls the position.
Let's hope that Palonesess has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Palonesess working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Gomes gets back to half guard.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Palonesess tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gomes.
Palonesess stalling away here and it's allowed Gomes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palonesess slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palonesess works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Palonesess sits in half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Palonesess keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Palonesess has Gomes up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is working for takedown but Palonesess is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altintop Palonesess dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Palonesess doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomes circles away.
Gomes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt - Palonesess sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Palonesess darts in looking for a takedown but Gomes gets double underhooks and turns Palonesess into the cage.
Palonesess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomes avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
David Gomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altintop Palonesess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palonesess but Palonesess pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Palonesess throws a head kick that misses.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gomes is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Gomes circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Gomes gets caught napping as Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Palonesess stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gomes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Palonesess manages to get his head free but now Gomes has transitioned to an armbar! Palonesess grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gomes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
An out of breath David Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Event:
Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Gomes's head back.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomes is just out of range.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomes.
Man lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomes circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Man.
Man works over Gomes's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomes.
Man scores with a nice strike.
He Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Man connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Gomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gomes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Gomes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gomes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Man!
Gomes forces the positional change into back control.
Gomes trying to control.#T3##SUB#
Gomes tightening his grip on Man, looking for the choke.
Gomes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Man is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
Man staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control. #SUB#
Man won't enjoy being in this position. Gomes looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Man is tapping - it's over boys! Gomes picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
An out of breath David Gomes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
KOTC 7 Hitler VS Seehaver
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Danny #TD2#
and Gomes counters with a shoot takedown. Danny fights it but they end up in guard.
Danny can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Danny looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danny!
Gomes controlling the pace for now.
Gomes trying to control but Danny is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danny prevents Gomes from taking his back.
Gomes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danny is looking to escape.
Danny has given up his back.
#T1#
Gomes trying to control momentarily.
Gomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Danny haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Gomes has got one arm under Danny's chin. This could be trouble... Danny trying to control the other hand but Gomes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Danny has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOTC 6 Adams Vs Buckets
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
ChargyMargy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
ChargyMargy swings around for an armbar but Gomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ChargyMargy's guard.
Gomes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
ChargyMargy is breathing heavily.
ChargyMargy can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for ChargyMargy!
Gomes moves to the back position.
ChargyMargy staying busy and making it hard for Gomes to control. #SUB2#
Gomes is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged ChargyMargy with him. ChargyMargy is trying to defend but Gomes has an arm under the chin now! ChargyMargy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RUBBER GUARD 1
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Gomes (ranked 2865 p4p, 311 weight class) and Bj Pent (ranked 6978 p4p, 533 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . David Gomes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bj Pent!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Pent didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (0) Pent
Gomes stands and throws Pent's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (5) vs (0) Pent
Gomes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pent is trying to escape and Gomes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pent is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gomes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #3
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Hitler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hitler scores with a three punch combo!
Gomes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Hitler. Those never looked like landing.
Gomes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hitler sprawls and moves away.
Hitler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Hitler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Hitler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomes moves into full mount! Hitler won't be happy about that!
Gomes wants to take his opponent's back but Hitler doesn't allow it. #T1#
Gomes prevents Hitler from getting the reversal.
Gomes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hitler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hitler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gomes moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Gomes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Gomes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hitler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Hitler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hitler trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hitler fending off the submission attempt from Gomes.
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!
Hitler wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Gomes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gomes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gomes gets his hands free as Hitler looks to control. #SUB#
Gomes looking for the choke but no joy.
Gomes is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hitler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gomes gets his way!
#SUB#
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitler trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hitler trying to control but not successfully.
Hitler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gomes is staying active.#SUB#
Hitler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gomes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hitler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gomes not allowing Hitler to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gomes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Hitler does no damage.
Hitler tests Gomes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hitler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hitler.
Hitler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hitler scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Hitler throws a series of punches but Gomes avoids them all with ease.
Hitler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomes back to the cage. Hitler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hitler throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hitler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitler swinging wildly here.
Hitler throws a series of punches but Gomes avoids them all with ease.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Hitler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hitler lands a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hitler!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Hitler moves out of range.
Hitler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hitler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomes's sensitive parts.
Hitler's coach down at Relentless Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Hitler fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hitler works over Gomes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hitler lands with a shot to the body.
Hitler feints and then cracks Gomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gomes down.
Hitler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hitler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Hitler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitler connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hitler. Those never looked like landing.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitler works Gomes's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitler, which made it look bad.
Hitler throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hitler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Hitler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
David Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hitler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hitler won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Hitler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitler sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Hitler is defending well.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gomes wants to free his trapped foot but Hitler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomes moves into full mount! Hitler won't be happy about that!
Hitler stops Gomes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hitler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a kimura here.
Hitler gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Hitler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomes is controlling him.
Gomes passes Hitler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hitler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hitler.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitler is pulling down on Gomes's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Gomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hitler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Hitler is keeping the position.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitler is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Hitler wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hitler, right into the meat.
Hitler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hitler throws a combination. Gomes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hitler throws a head kick that Gomes semi-blocks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hitler throws a one two combo.
Adolf Hitler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up with Hitler, looking for a takedown. Gomes pushes Hitler against the cage but Hitler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Gomes backs off Hitler throws a huge counter combo but Gomes manages to avoid it all.
Hitler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hitler.
Gomes ducks right into an uppercut from Hitler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Hitler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitler tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hitler scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Hitler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomes doesn't seem phased though.
Hitler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gomes back to the cage. Hitler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hitler lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Hitler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomes backs up against the cage.
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!
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitler.
Gomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitler.
Hitler clobbers Gomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Hitler looks to land a combination. Gomes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Adolf Hitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitler lands a two punch combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hitler!
David Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hitler throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Hitler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Gomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes dodges the punch combination from Hitler.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Hitler avoids it well and moves away.
Hitler throws a nice looking combination but Gomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hitler misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Hitler dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gomes throws a right hand that Hitler ducks under and follows up with a left that Hitler also avoids with ease.
Hitler throws a right and a left that Gomes avoids nicely.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitler cracks Gomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hitler!
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hitler is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes dives in and grabs Hitler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitler pushes down on Gomes's head and hops out.
Hitler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hitler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hitler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hitler thuds his right hand into Gomes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hitler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gomes fails with the takedown
and Hitler counters with a left and a right that stings Gomes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Gomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hitler. Hitler obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Hitler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hitler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hitler throws a head kick that misses.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Hitler avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Hitler misses with a body kick.
Gomes attempts a counter takedown but Hitler avoids it well and moves away.
Adolf Hitler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitler throws a combination. Gomes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomes feinted with a counter takedown.
Hitler connects with a crisp jab.
Hitler cracks Gomes with an open hand slap.#T4#
Hitler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
David Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Gomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hitler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Hitler.
Gomes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolf Hitler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 43:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 43:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolf Hitler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adolf Hitler made sure he mentioned This Is England (Everything $25), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #2
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gomes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Stevens won't allow it.
Gomes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevens !
Stevens is controlling an arm, preventing Gomes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stevens is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomes has a good base and remains in mount.
Stevens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomes moves to back control. #SUB#
Gomes has got one arm under Stevens 's chin. This could be trouble... Stevens trying to control the other hand but Gomes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stevens has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #1
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Kiivi tries to clinch #TD#
and Gomes counters with a shoot takedown. Kiivi fights it but they end up in guard.
Kiivi wants to get back to his feet but Gomes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kiivi looking for a guillotine here but Gomes defends easily.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiivi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gomes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kiivi keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes trying to move into half guard but instead Kiivi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiivi wants to stand and escape but instead Gomes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiivi is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Gomes pushes down on Kiivi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiivi is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Kiivi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kiivi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiivi won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Gomes prevents Kiivi from improving his position.
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Kiivi is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiivi wants to get back to full guard.
Kiivi is looking to escape.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Kiivi won't allow it.
Kiivi wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
#T3#
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kiivi wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Gomes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gomes looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4##SUB#
Gomes has hold of Kiivi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kiivi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gomes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kiivi is working to get back to half guard.
Kiivi wants to hold on but Gomes pushes him away.
Kiivi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gomes fails to advance to Kiivi's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiivi gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Gomes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kiivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gomes circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiivi keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Gomes trying to move into half guard but instead Kiivi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiivi wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kiivi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomes is proving hard to escape from.
Kiivi throws an elbow that misses. Gomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kiivi's guard. Nice move by Gomes!#REVR#
Kiivi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kiivi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiivi can do to turn this around?
Kiivi tries to stand but Gomes is controlling from the bottom.
David Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Kiivi stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gomes has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kiivi manages to get his head free but now Gomes has transitioned to an armbar! Kiivi grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gomes! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaines's guard.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Gaines won't allow it.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Gaines's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaines.
Gomes lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gomes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines has given up his back here. Will Gomes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T1#
Gomes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Gomes has his arm under Gaines's chin here. Game over son! Gomes squeezes tightly and Gaines is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomes sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range. #TD2#
Gomes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gomes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Gomes has an Americana. Frost didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gomes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gomes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Gomes!
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