PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Gomez (ranked 4714 p4p, 25503 weight class) and Ironclad Ironman (ranked 471 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomez
vs
Ironman

175 cm
21
157
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
155
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mateo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ironclad Ironman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ironman but Ironman pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Ironman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.
Ironman tries for a takedown but Gomez manages to get underhooks.
Ironman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ironman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mateo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ironclad Ironman.

Ironman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Ironman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Ironman keeps it at a distance.
Ironman is looking to chop away at Gomez's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez darts in looking for a takedown but Ironman gets double underhooks and turns Gomez into the cage.

Ironman breaks the clinch.

Ironman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Ironman won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.
Ironman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gomez working for a triangle but Ironman defends it easily.
Gomez controls Ironman momentarily but Ironman frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ironman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomez dives on top into guard.

Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironman pulls Gomez in to control the position.
Ironman wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironman keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Ironman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez won't allow Ironman to get back to his feet.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Ironman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gomez was covering up waiting for the punch and Ironman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ironman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Ironman is proving a slippery customer.
Ironman is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Ironman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ironman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ironman wants to stand but Gomez is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ironman shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Mateo Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ironman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ironman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ironman sprawls well. Ironman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ironman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomez is defended easily by Ironman.
Ironman tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateo Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Ironman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ironman moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ironman is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ironman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ironman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ironman.
Ironman lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.

Ironman gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ironman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ironman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ironman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ironman can't get the takedown.

Ironman pulls Gomez into guard.

Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ironman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Ironman in his guard.

Ironman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Ironman throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ironman is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gomez stands up from Ironman's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ironclad Ironman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomez stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironman. Ironman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ironman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Ironman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez throws a push kick but Ironman slaps the foot to one side.
Gomez tries to clinch but Ironman moves out of range.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ironman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez tests Ironman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironman throws a combination. Gomez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ironman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
Ironman tries for a takedown but Gomez manages to get underhooks.
Mateo Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ironclad Ironman.
Ironman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ironman is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Ironman controls the action.
Ironman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Ironman pulls Gomez into guard.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.
Ironman pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ironclad Ironman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ironman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gomez trying to control but Ironman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomez's guard.

Ironman throwing strikes from guard but Gomez blocks nicely.
Ironman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ironman gets to his feet. Gomez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ironman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ironman off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to clinch but Ironman is having none of it.
Ironman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironman looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gomez darts in looking for a takedown but Ironman gets double underhooks and turns Gomez into the cage.
Ironman with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.

Ironman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ironman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ironman lands in his opponent's guard.

Ironman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gomez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gomez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gomez!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironman has one of Gomez's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ironman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ironclad Ironman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ironman 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ironclad Ironman!
Mateo Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck.'.