Post by The Sandmen on Sept 20, 2017 22:33:03 GMT -5
Gomi vs. Alvarez
Takanori Gomi looks very relaxed.
Eddie Alvarez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tremendous strikes from Alvarez!
Gomi blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
surprises Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Alvarez is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez fires a barrage of punches at Gomi's head!
This is bad! Alvarez is just pounding on Takanori Gomi's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Alvarez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gomi's ribs.
Gomi blocks Eddie Alvarez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Eddie Alvarez 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 Gomi's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Takanori Gomi. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is opening up on Alvarez and raining down combinations!
Alvarez doesn't look worried as he defends.
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Alvarez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Gomi dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alvarez from the ground!
Nice punches from Eddie Alvarez.
Even nicer blocks from Gomi.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gomi.
It looks like Alvarez was hit by a bus!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Forehead
Takanori Gomi launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Takanori Gomi jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Takanori Gomi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alvarez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Takanori Gomi pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Eddie Alvarez!
That one almost breaks Gomi's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Alvarez is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Alvarez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alvarez's ribs.
Gomi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Takanori Gomi's mind is definitely in the fight, Alvarez just got nailed! Takanori Gomi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alvarez is going to have a headache after this one.
Alvarez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Alvarez's stops that one with his face! How is Alvarez standing?!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alvarez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Takanori Gomi is coming in again!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Alvarez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Takanori Gomi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alvarez
Gomi shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gomi circles out and slips free of Eddie Alvarez's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gomi is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alvarez's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Takanori Gomi is holding Eddie Alvarez's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Takanori Gomi! That one hits Takanori Gomi left cheek like a hammer!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Takanori Gomi looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Takanori Gomi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Takanori Gomi.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Eddie Alvarez.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Left eye
Pulverizing punch to Alvarez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Alvarez hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Takanori Gomi knocks Alvarez out cold in a stunning fashion!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Punch) at 0:30 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 91 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 82 s
Based on predictions, and momentum, this win was a major upset. Cannot wait to see how the finals finish up. Should be a gem!
Takanori Gomi looks very relaxed.
Eddie Alvarez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Tremendous strikes from Alvarez!
Gomi blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
surprises Alvarez!
Eddie Alvarez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Alvarez is holding Takanori Gomi's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Takanori Gomi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Eddie Alvarez to fight back!
Alvarez fires a barrage of punches at Gomi's head!
This is bad! Alvarez is just pounding on Takanori Gomi's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Alvarez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gomi's ribs.
Gomi blocks Eddie Alvarez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Alvarez's side.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Alvarez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Alvarez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alvarez is trying to counter now!
Eddie Alvarez moves to better his position on the ground...
Eddie Alvarez viciously slams hammer blows to Gomi's face!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Eddie Alvarez 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 Gomi's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Takanori Gomi. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is opening up on Alvarez and raining down combinations!
Alvarez doesn't look worried as he defends.
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Alvarez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Gomi dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Alvarez from the ground!
Nice punches from Eddie Alvarez.
Even nicer blocks from Gomi.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Gomi.
It looks like Alvarez was hit by a bus!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Forehead
Takanori Gomi launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Alvarez blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Takanori Gomi jumps back and jabs
Alvarez seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi and Alvarez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Takanori Gomi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Eddie Alvarez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alvarez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Takanori Gomi pushes away Alvarez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alvarez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Takanori Gomi
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Eddie Alvarez!
That one almost breaks Gomi's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Alvarez is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Alvarez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Alvarez's ribs.
Gomi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Takanori Gomi's mind is definitely in the fight, Alvarez just got nailed! Takanori Gomi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alvarez is going to have a headache after this one.
Alvarez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Alvarez's stops that one with his face! How is Alvarez standing?!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Nose
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alvarez stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Takanori Gomi is coming in again!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Alvarez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Takanori Gomi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alvarez
Gomi shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Gomi circles out and slips free of Eddie Alvarez's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gomi is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alvarez's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Takanori Gomi is holding Eddie Alvarez's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Takanori Gomi! That one hits Takanori Gomi left cheek like a hammer!
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Takanori Gomi looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Takanori Gomi slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Takanori Gomi.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Eddie Alvarez.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Left eye
Pulverizing punch to Alvarez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Alvarez hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Takanori Gomi knocks Alvarez out cold in a stunning fashion!
Alvarez has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Punch) at 0:30 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 91 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 82 s
Based on predictions, and momentum, this win was a major upset. Cannot wait to see how the finals finish up. Should be a gem!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!