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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Demon (ranked 3520 p4p, 4501 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 441 p4p, 535 weight class). Michael Demon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demon to the mat! Demon manages to get full guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
Gomez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Demon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demon manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Demon's guard.
Gomez works over Demon with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez prevents Demon from getting back to his feet.
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez won't allow Demon to get back to his feet.
Gomez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is working Demon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Gomez 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
Demon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Demon trying to remain calm as Gomez controls from the top position.
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Demon is breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control the action but Demon is working from the bottom.
Gomez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Demon to see if he's OK.
Demon wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Gomez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gomez trying to control the position but Demon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez prevents Demon from escaping the position.
Gomez is working Demon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Demon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gomez is staying tight to Demon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Gomez 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.
Gomez working the ground and pound.
Gomez cracks Demon with a big right hand but Demon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Demon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez controls the position.
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomez tries to score with some ground and pound. Demon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gomez wants to control but Demon is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Demon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demon tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez trying to control but Demon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demon wants to get back to his feet but Gomez passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demon is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gomez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Demon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomez lands a nice forearm strike.
Demon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gomez is controlling him well.
Gomez controls the position.
Gomez lands a nice forearm strike.
Demon wants to get back to his feet but Gomez drags him back down.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Demon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working the head with strikes.
Demon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Demon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Demon trying to remain calm as Gomez controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gomez.
Gomez cracks Demon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Demon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomez cracks Demon with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Gomez stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Demon is defending well.
Gomez 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 Demon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Pedro Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demon is not content to let Gomez control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Demon's face as Gomez controls the position.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Demon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Demon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez dives in and scores a takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez 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.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Demon keeps moving.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedro Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demon wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gomez.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez gets a double leg takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez controlling from the top position.
Demon is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demon wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demon is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez stands up over Demon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomez is pushing down on Demon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez is taking a breather. Demon 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.
Demon is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Well, if Gomez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Demon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
An out of breath Pedro Gomez 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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RATING
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