Post by The Sandmen on Dec 14, 2013 7:45:17 GMT -5
Takanori Gomi looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Josh Thomson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gomi and Thomson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Josh Thomson
just misses Gomi.
Thomson is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Thomson in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Thomson sits over his knees and pushes away Gomi's leg!
Gomi closes his legs around Josh Thomson's leg. Thomson is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gomi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Thomson 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.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Thomson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Thomson
He succeeds!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Gomi
Thomson tries to escape from closed guard...
Thomson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Thomson tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Josh Thomson leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to close the guard.
Gomi put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Gomi
Thomson is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Takanori Gomi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Thomson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Thomson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Gomi is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Gomi is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at Thomson's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Josh Thomson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Left cheek
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gomi
Thomson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Thomson slightly pushes Gomi into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lightning fast low kick from Thomson!
Gomi blocks that kick with his leg.
Tremendous strikes from Thomson!
Gomi blocks with confidence
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Takanori Gomi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Takanori Gomi
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gomi.
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Round 2
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Gomi is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Thomson's jaw!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Gomi
Loud pop!
Thomson launches a furious hook!
Gomi ducks under and pushes Josh Thomson creating some space.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Thomson may be in trouble!
Gomi is holding Josh Thomson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Thomson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Thomson Hyper-extended his left arm
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Gomi looks to be in very good shape.
Gomi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to roll on the ground...
Gomi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Thomson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Takanori Gomi pushes Josh Thomson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to roll on the ground...
Gomi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi leans back...
He clobbers Josh Thomson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Takanori Gomi takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Thomson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Thomson breaks that americana attempt!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Stand up! This is what Thomson'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 delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thomson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Thomson
Thomson has Gomi controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gomi is unable to move under Thomson control.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Gomi is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Thomson decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gomi feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Chin
A left hook from Gomi
grazes the chin of Thomson.
Thomson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Thomson
Great move by Gomi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Josh Thomson is on his back after that attempt
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Thomson is on the ground on his back
Gomi cartwheels towards Thomson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Josh Thomson.
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thomson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Takanori Gomi has left Thomson laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Elbows) at 3:58 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/30 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Pride Gomi!
Gomi takes this one with effective winning techniques. Like winning. And offense. And stand up. And GnP. Thomson just isn't where Gomi is. One day...one day...
Josh Thomson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Gomi and Thomson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A furious flurry of punches from Josh Thomson
just misses Gomi.
Thomson is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Thomson is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to show some ground skills
Takanori Gomi put Thomson in half guard.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Thomson sits over his knees and pushes away Gomi's leg!
Gomi closes his legs around Josh Thomson's leg. Thomson is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Thomson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Gomi uses his forearms to block the impact!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Thomson 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.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Gomi switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Thomson struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomson's side.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Thomson
He succeeds!
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Gomi
Thomson tries to escape from closed guard...
Thomson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Josh Thomson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Thomson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Thomson tries to cover his face,
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Thomson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Thomson tries to get a side mount...
Gomi wraps his leg around Josh Thomson leg and prevents him from moving.
Josh Thomson is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to close the guard.
Gomi put Josh Thomson in closed guard.
Josh Thomson is in closed guard over Gomi
Thomson is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Thomson!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Takanori Gomi tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Thomson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Josh Thomson looks to counter!
Josh Thomson tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Thomson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Gomi is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Gomi is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Thomson clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at Thomson's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Josh Thomson's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Left cheek
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Thomson tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Josh Thomson 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Josh Thomson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gomi
Thomson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Thomson slightly pushes Gomi into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lightning fast low kick from Thomson!
Gomi blocks that kick with his leg.
Tremendous strikes from Thomson!
Gomi blocks with confidence
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Takanori Gomi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Takanori Gomi
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gomi.
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Round 2
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Gomi is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Thomson's jaw!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Nice low kick from Gomi
Loud pop!
Thomson launches a furious hook!
Gomi ducks under and pushes Josh Thomson creating some space.
Josh Thomson gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Takanori Gomi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Thomson may be in trouble!
Gomi is holding Josh Thomson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Thomson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Thomson Hyper-extended his left arm
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Gomi looks to be in very good shape.
Gomi tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to roll on the ground...
Gomi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Thomson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Takanori Gomi pushes Josh Thomson down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson tries to roll on the ground...
Gomi knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Thomson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Takanori Gomi doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi leans back...
He clobbers Josh Thomson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Takanori Gomi takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Josh Thomson shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Josh Thomson breaks that americana attempt!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Josh Thomson
Stand up! This is what Thomson'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 delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thomson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Gomi is in rear mount over Thomson
Thomson has Gomi controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Gomi is unable to move under Thomson control.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Thomson
Gomi is in closed guard... Thomson tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Thomson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Thomson decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gomi feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Josh Thomson's Chin
A left hook from Gomi
grazes the chin of Thomson.
Thomson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Thomson
Great move by Gomi who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomson goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Josh Thomson is on his back after that attempt
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Thomson is on the ground on his back
Gomi cartwheels towards Thomson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Josh Thomson.
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Josh Thomson
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
Thomson is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Takanori Gomi has left Thomson laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Elbows) at 3:58 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/30 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Josh Thomson
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Pride Gomi!
Gomi takes this one with effective winning techniques. Like winning. And offense. And stand up. And GnP. Thomson just isn't where Gomi is. One day...one day...