PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Rex Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gomez
vs
Rex Jr

186 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobbie Rex Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Rex Jr throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Rex Jr.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Rex Jr misses.
Rex Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Rex Jr lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Rex Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex Jr looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Rex Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rex Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rex Jr.

It looks like Rafael Gomez has been cut.
Rex Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Rex Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Rex Jr.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Rex Jr, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Rex Jr against the cage but Rex Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobbie Rex Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex Jr lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rex Jr looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Rex Jr throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rex Jr as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Rex Jr sprawls well.
Rex Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Rex Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rex Jr!

Rafael Gomez's cut is getting worse.
Rex Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex Jr.
No joy there for Rex Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rex Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Rex Jr lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
Rex Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rex Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Rex Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Rex Jr misses with the combination.
Rex Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Rex Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rex Jr!

Rafael Gomez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex Jr cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Rex Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rex Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rex Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rex Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez shoots in but Rex Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobbie Rex Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rex Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobbie Rex Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gomez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rex Jr's guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Rex Jr is keeping the position.
Rex Jr wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rex Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rex Jr is keeping the position for now.
Rex Jr wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rex Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Rex Jr sprawls well.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rex Jr does no damage.
Rex Jr lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Rex Jr throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
A shot to de liver by Rex Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Gomez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rex Jr cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Jeez, Rafael Gomez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rex Jr lands with a cross.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rex Jr as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Rex Jr scores with a four punch combination!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Gomez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobbie Rex Jr!