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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez has chosen Big Pimpin as his entrance music. Mark Selwoods is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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183 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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184 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Selwoods pinned against the cage. Selwoods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Selwoods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice sprawl there from Selwoods as Gomez shoots in.
Mark Selwoods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Selwoods misses with a few strikes there.
Selwoods misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez dives in and grabs Selwoods's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selwoods pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selwoods is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Selwoods circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez shoots for a takedown but Selwoods saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Selwoods wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Selwoods is retaining full guard.
Selwoods has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gomez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Selwoods looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gomez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Selwoods really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gomez looking to control but Selwoods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gomez working for a guillotine from mount but Selwoods is in no mood to give up.
Selwoods really wants to buck Gomez off and get back to his feet.
Selwoods is breathing heavily.
Gomez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Selwoods wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gomez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Selwoods is surviving well by controlling Gomez's body position as best he can.
Gomez is working for a guillotine from mount but Selwoods frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Selwoods wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gomez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Selwoods has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selwoods is looking to escape.
Selwoods really wants to buck Gomez off and get back to his feet.
Gomez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Selwoods is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez working for a submission but Selwoods is keeping him at bay.
Gomez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selwoods is looking to escape.
Gomez working for a submission but Selwoods is keeping him at bay.
Selwoods is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez has control of Selwoods's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Selwoods regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Selwoods.
Selwoods throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Mark Selwoods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Selwoods moves out of range easily.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Selwoods's waist but Selwoods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Selwoods, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Selwoods against the cage but Selwoods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Selwoods misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selwoods tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Selwoods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Selwoods shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Selwoods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Selwoods misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez feints and as Selwoods raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Selwoods keeps moving.
Gomez prevents Selwoods from getting back to his feet.
Gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Selwoods dives on top into guard.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Selwoods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Selwoods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Selwoods stands up from Gomez's guard - Selwoods perhaps looking for a knockout.
Selwoods thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Selwoods moved out of range.
Mark Selwoods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selwoods throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Selwoods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Selwoods misses the target.
Gomez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Selwoods was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Selwoods wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Gomez stands up and waves to Selwoods to follow him.
Selwoods digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Selwoods throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Selwoods misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gomez feints and as Selwoods raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomez trying to control but Selwoods is working from the bottom.
Selwoods wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Selwoods manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Selwoods misses with a hook.
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Selwoods circles away.
Selwoods throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Selwoods's calf.
Gomez has Selwoods up against the cage in a clinch.
Selwoods looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alfredo Gomez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Selwoods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gomez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selwoods is fending him off so far but Gomez persists. Nope, Selwoods circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Selwoods shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez dives in and grabs Selwoods's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selwoods pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Mark Selwoods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Selwoods misses with a series of wild punches.
Selwoods misses with a series of wild punches.
Selwoods misses with a wild combination.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Selwoods tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Selwoods to the ground. Selwoods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selwoods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selwoods looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Selwoods swinging wildly here.
Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Selwoods, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Selwoods throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Selwoods misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Selwoods uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selwoods would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gomez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gomez wants to control but Selwoods is keeping him busy.
Selwoods wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is keen to just control but Selwoods is a slippery customer.
Selwoods looks like he's trying to stand up.
Selwoods is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomez.
Selwoods kicks off Gomez and gets to his feet.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Selwoods circles away.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Selwoods sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez dives in and grabs Selwoods's left leg, looking for a takedown. Selwoods pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Selwoods connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Selwoods.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Selwoods sprawls well.
A punch combination from Selwoods misses.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Selwoods sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Selwoods.
Selwoods throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Selwoods gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez is working for a kimura but Selwoods is defending it quite comfortably.
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Selwoods is working away.
Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Selwoods defends the submission attempt.
Selwoods looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alfredo Gomez!
Alfredo Gomez wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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pop
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