Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2018 1:51:58 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Takanori Gomi is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jens Pulver looks very relaxed.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gomi and Pulver move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shovel hook by Jens Pulver
tags Gomi.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Pulver moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Gomi.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pulver is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Pulver
Gomi is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Deep breaths from Takanori Gomi who tries a hammer punch to Pulver's ribs.
Pulver blocks those punches
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pulver blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gomi struggles and frees his leg!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Jens Pulver isolates Takanori Gomi's right arm looking for an armbar...
Takanori Gomi manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jens Pulver lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Stand up! This is what Pulver's cornermen are shouting. Takanori Gomi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Pulver's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Jens Pulver hovers above Gomi
Good punches to Gomi's body.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gomi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi launches a few weak punches
Pulver blocks them effectively.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver tries to pass Takanori Gomi's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Gomi
Pulver tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jens Pulver. 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 O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Pulver launches a kick
but Takanori Gomi avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gomi blocks that. He made it look easy!
Takanori Gomi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi was tooling Jens Pulver for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jens Pulver lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Crisp uppercut by Pulver followed by a hard jab
Gomi deflects the blows.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pulver moves backwards and circles around Takanori Gomi.
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's chin with an uppercut while Pulver lands some great crosses.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Pulver launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gomi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Gomi is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Gomi's Nose is beginning to swell
Jens Pulver throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Gomi's chin! That stops Gomi in his tracks!
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Pulver!
Jens Pulver is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Gomi and pushes him away!
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Gomi
Pulver moves on the ground
Jens Pulver moves to side mount
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pulver blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pulver blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver looks to pass to mount...
Pulver slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Takanori Gomi.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gomi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver tries to open up Takanori Gomi's defense faking a few punches.
Takanori Gomi wraps his arms around Pulver's arms and counters the punches.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gomi's being punished here!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Deep breaths from Takanori Gomi who tries a hammer punch to Pulver's ribs.
That hit Pulver who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Takanori Gomi moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Jens Pulver 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Takanori Gomi!
Pulver ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Takanori Gomi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Gomi
Pulver moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Gomi
Stand up! This is what Pulver's cornermen are shouting. Takanori Gomi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gomi measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Gomi
Pulver moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Gomi
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gomi's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Pulver misses a step and Takanori Gomi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Takanori Gomi slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jens Pulver cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gomi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Takanori Gomi.
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Round 3
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Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pulver seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Takanori Gomi chases Pulver and launches a few perfect strikes
Pulver ducks backwards and avoids them.
Gomi misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Gomi from the ground!
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Pulver is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Takanori Gomi throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pulver's chin! That stops Pulver in his tracks!
Pulver's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Right eye
Takanori Gomi launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pulver blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Right cheek
Takanori Gomi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pulver may be in trouble!
That brutal impact left Pulver laid out on the mat! Takanori Gomi's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Pulver's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Punches) at 1:06 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 16/32 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 31/55 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 434 s
Takanori Gomi defends the Lightweight title!
And with this, Gomi's reign comes to an end. His team has requested he relinquish his title to compete in the Grand Prix. A new, single-night LW tournament will take place at ManMMA 437 to crown a new LW champion.