Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2016 9:04:07 GMT -5
Sean Sherk looks very relaxed.
Takanori Gomi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Sherk!
Sherk launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gomi stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Gomi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk and Gomi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Takanori Gomi attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gomi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sherk tries to jump to side mount.
Takanori Gomi closed his guard around Sean Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sherk can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gomi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
Sherk slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Takanori Gomi.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk goes for an armbar!
Takanori Gomi breaks the lock and pushes away Sean Sherk, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sherk moves on the ground
Sean Sherk moves to side mount
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Sherk in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gomi misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gomi is covering himself! Sherk tries to force the situation and Gomi clumsily gives his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Gomi
Gomi has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Sean Sherk has one hook in!
Sherk is in rear mount over Gomi with one hook in
Gomi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gomi holds Sean Sherk's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Takanori Gomi in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Sherk
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
Good job by Sherk blocking and slipping the blows.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Gomi has a small cut in his Left cheek
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Sherk
Gomi is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sherk's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Takanori Gomi moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Sean Sherk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gomi
Sherk shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk takes a break to breathe while holding Takanori Gomi.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gomi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sherk can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sherk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk aggressively and repeatedly punches Gomi.
Good job by Gomi blocking and slipping the blows.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Sean Sherk moves to half guard.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Takanori Gomi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sherk misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Takanori Gomi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Takanori Gomi in his guard.
Takanori Gomi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Sherk's face!
Sean Sherk blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Sherk's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sherk doesn't fight back!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sherk's being punished here!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi goes for an armbar!
Sean Sherk breaks the lock and pushes away Takanori Gomi, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Takanori Gomi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Gomi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Sherk.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sherk into his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sherk's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sherk's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sherk is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gomi's side.
Gomi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gomi is in rear mount over Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gomi launches a furious low kick!
Sherk blocks.
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Takanori Gomi paws at Sherk.
Sherk answers with solid punches!
Gomi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Left eye
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Gomi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sherk.
Takanori Gomi chases Sherk and launches a few perfect strikes
Sherk ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Takanori Gomi, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Sherk is connecting with a few punches
Sherk decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sherk moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gomi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Takanori Gomi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sherk
Gomi shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Those punches are hitting! Gomi covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi takes a break to breathe while holding Sean Sherk.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sherk's stops that one with his face! How is Sherk standing?!
Sherk is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk aggressively and repeatedly punches Gomi.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gomi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sherk doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gomi's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sherk tries to jump to side mount.
Takanori Gomi closed his guard around Sean Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sherk's moves.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sherk's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Gomi struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gomi doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A bad move from Sean Sherk
allows Gomi to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Sherk!
Sherk launches a stiff jab!
Gomi ducks that one.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sean Sherk jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gomi misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and launches himself over Gomi!
Takanori Gomi is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Sherk and pushes him away!
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sherk's moves.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Gomi showing excellent timing, blasts Sean Sherk with a right hand.
Great hook by Takanori Gomi! Sean Sherk is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Chin
Gomi is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Gomi decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sherk's guard.
Sherk tries to fight back with his feet and Gomi just needs another plan now.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sean Sherk launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
Gomi leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Gomi is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Sherk to get back to his feet.
Sherk climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Takanori Gomi and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Takanori Gomi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Takanori Gomi and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sherk is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Takanori Gomi blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sherk misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sherk's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Gomi's face
Gomi shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Sean Sherk leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk has seen better days.
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Sean Sherk leg and prevents him from moving.
Sherk misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gomi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sherk is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Takanori Gomi is opening up on Sherk and raining down combinations!
Sherk's corner looks worried!
Sherk's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sherk has a small cut in his Mouth
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Sean Sherk
Great move by Gomi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sherk is launching some bone breaking punches to Gomi's ribs while in the clinch.
Gomi blocks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
Takanori Gomi struggles a bit before breaking Sherk's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Sherk is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Sherk steps forward
Takanori Gomi catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sherk has a small cut in his Forehead
Superb haymaker by Gomi
that lands on Sherk's face like a cannon ball!
Sean Sherk seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Takanori Gomi!
Sean Sherk has seen better days.
Sherk tries to grapple
Gomi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
A wicked punch by Sean Sherk
goes awry.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi goes to the body...
He punishes Sherk's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Sherk's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Takanori Gomi has left Sherk staggered! Takanori Gomi should try push forward now and finish this!
Sean Sherk is a bloody mess!
Takanori Gomi charges at Sherk throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sherk is rocked!
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Sherk!
Takanori Gomi steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sherk hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Takanori Gomi knocks Sherk out cold in a stunning fashion!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Right eye
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (High kick) at 2:02 Round 5
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 15/40 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 28/41 (68%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 47/86 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 782 s
Sherk brought the town. GOmi went there. On Sherk.
Takanori Gomi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Sherk!
Sherk launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gomi stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Gomi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Sean Sherk and Gomi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Takanori Gomi attempts a sweep single...
Sean Sherk was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
Sean Sherk tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gomi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sherk tries to jump to side mount.
Takanori Gomi closed his guard around Sean Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sherk can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gomi's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk looks to pass to mount...
Sherk slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Takanori Gomi.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk goes for an armbar!
Takanori Gomi breaks the lock and pushes away Sean Sherk, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sherk moves on the ground
Sean Sherk moves to side mount
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Sherk in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gomi misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gomi is covering himself! Sherk tries to force the situation and Gomi clumsily gives his back!
Sherk is in rear mount over Gomi
Gomi has given his back to Sean Sherk who is trying to get one hook in!
Sean Sherk has one hook in!
Sherk is in rear mount over Gomi with one hook in
Gomi is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gomi holds Sean Sherk's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Takanori Gomi in his guard.
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Sherk
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Sherk.
Good job by Sherk blocking and slipping the blows.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Gomi has a small cut in his Left cheek
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Sherk
Gomi is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Sherk's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Takanori Gomi moves to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Sean Sherk leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gomi
Sherk shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk takes a break to breathe while holding Takanori Gomi.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gomi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sherk can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sherk grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk aggressively and repeatedly punches Gomi.
Good job by Gomi blocking and slipping the blows.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Sean Sherk uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Sean Sherk moves to half guard.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Takanori Gomi uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Sherk misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Takanori Gomi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Takanori Gomi in his guard.
Takanori Gomi keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Sherk's face!
Sean Sherk blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi launches a barrage of elbows over Sherk's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Sherk doesn't fight back!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sherk's being punished here!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi goes for an armbar!
Sean Sherk breaks the lock and pushes away Takanori Gomi, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Takanori Gomi. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Gomi launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Sherk.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sherk into his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sherk's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sherk's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sherk is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gomi's side.
Gomi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gomi is in rear mount over Sherk
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gomi launches a furious low kick!
Sherk blocks.
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Takanori Gomi paws at Sherk.
Sherk answers with solid punches!
Gomi's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Left eye
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Gomi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sherk.
Takanori Gomi chases Sherk and launches a few perfect strikes
Sherk ducks backwards and avoids them.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Takanori Gomi, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Sherk is connecting with a few punches
Sherk decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sherk moves back and takes a deep breath.
Gomi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Takanori Gomi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sherk
Gomi shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Those punches are hitting! Gomi covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi takes a break to breathe while holding Sean Sherk.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sherk's stops that one with his face! How is Sherk standing?!
Sherk is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk aggressively and repeatedly punches Gomi.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gomi's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sherk doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gomi's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sherk tries to jump to side mount.
Takanori Gomi closed his guard around Sean Sherk.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Sean Sherk is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Sean Sherk slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sherk's moves.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sherk's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Gomi struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Sherk wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gomi doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A bad move from Sean Sherk
allows Gomi to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Sherk!
Sherk launches a stiff jab!
Gomi ducks that one.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sean Sherk jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gomi misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and launches himself over Gomi!
Takanori Gomi is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Sherk and pushes him away!
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sherk's moves.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Sean Sherk. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Gomi showing excellent timing, blasts Sean Sherk with a right hand.
Great hook by Takanori Gomi! Sean Sherk is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Chin
Gomi is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Gomi decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sherk's guard.
Sherk tries to fight back with his feet and Gomi just needs another plan now.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sean Sherk launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
Gomi leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Gomi is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Sherk to get back to his feet.
Sherk climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Takanori Gomi and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Takanori Gomi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Takanori Gomi and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sherk is holding Takanori Gomi's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk launches a barrage of elbows over Gomi's face!
Takanori Gomi blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Sherk misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sherk's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Gomi's face
Gomi shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Sean Sherk storms over Gomi with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Takanori Gomi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Sherk in half guard.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Sherk's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sherk tries to cover his face,
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Sean Sherk leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Sean Sherk has seen better days.
Sherk tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Sean Sherk leg and prevents him from moving.
Sherk misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gomi measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gomi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Gomi
Sherk is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Sherk is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Sherk's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Takanori Gomi is opening up on Sherk and raining down combinations!
Sherk's corner looks worried!
Sherk's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sherk has a small cut in his Mouth
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Sean Sherk
Great move by Gomi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sherk is launching some bone breaking punches to Gomi's ribs while in the clinch.
Gomi blocks.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
Takanori Gomi struggles a bit before breaking Sherk's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Sherk is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Sherk steps forward
Takanori Gomi catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sherk has a small cut in his Forehead
Superb haymaker by Gomi
that lands on Sherk's face like a cannon ball!
Sean Sherk seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Takanori Gomi!
Sean Sherk has seen better days.
Sherk tries to grapple
Gomi moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
A wicked punch by Sean Sherk
goes awry.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi goes to the body...
He punishes Sherk's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Sherk's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Takanori Gomi has left Sherk staggered! Takanori Gomi should try push forward now and finish this!
Sean Sherk is a bloody mess!
Takanori Gomi charges at Sherk throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Sherk is rocked!
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Sherk!
Takanori Gomi steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sherk hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Takanori Gomi knocks Sherk out cold in a stunning fashion!
There is a small laceration on Sean Sherk's Right eye
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (High kick) at 2:02 Round 5
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 18/28 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 15/40 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 28/41 (68%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 47/86 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 782 s
Sherk brought the town. GOmi went there. On Sherk.