Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2014 19:15:24 GMT -5
Takanori Gomi is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Anthony Pettis looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gomi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Pettis embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Pettis pushes Gomi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Takanori Gomi.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Middle kick from Gomi.
The kick just misses.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Gomi moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Gomi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
0:52 Round 1 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Takanori Gomi launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pettis blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Pettis's cheek! Pettis stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gomi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gomi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gomi hyper-extended his left leg
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Pettis to get back to his feet.
Pettis climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Gomi!
Pettis blocks with confidence
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Pettis
Gomi is in closed guard... Pettis 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 Pettis
Takanori Gomi looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Takanori Gomi forces Anthony Pettis to open his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Gomi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Pettis
Gomi is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Anthony Pettis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Takanori Gomi.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Pettis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Gomi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pettis with a double overhooks!
Solid low kick from Takanori Gomi.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Takanori Gomi.
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Round 2
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Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big hook
Anthony Pettis steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gomi!
Pettis follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Pettis needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Takanori Gomi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Pettis blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Anthony Pettis.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Gomi launches a furious low kick!
Pettis receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Takanori Gomi circles around Pettis
Incredible haymaker from Takanori Gomi!
It misses by a mile.
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Gomi has a small cut in his Right eye
Anthony Pettis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gomi's chin
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Takanori Gomi's leg.
Gomi launches a furious hook!
That hits Pettis's chin like a wrecking ball! Pettis loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Gomi decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Pettis's guard.
Pettis tries to fight back with his feet and Gomi just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gomi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
It lands flush with Takanori Gomi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
It lands flush with Takanori Gomi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Anthony Pettis is standing now.
Anthony Pettis 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
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gomi
Pettis 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!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gomi
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Pettis throws a few hammer fists to the face of Takanori Gomi
Solid shots!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Pettis 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 tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gomi misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis sits over his knees and pushes away Gomi's leg!
Anthony Pettis is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi is moving on the ground...
Pettis tries to counter Gomi's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Gomi struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Anthony Pettis, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Takanori Gomi's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Takanori Gomi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pettis is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gomi
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Takanori Gomi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pettis may be in trouble!
Takanori Gomi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Gomi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Takanori Gomi tries a middle kick
Pettis blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Pettis is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gomi.
Solid kick to the leg from Takanori Gomi
that visibly pains Pettis.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pettis's ribs.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Gomi positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at Pettis's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Anthony Pettis's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Takanori Gomi throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pettis's face with those brutal elbows! Pettis needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Pettis was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (GnP) at 2:29 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 14/25 (56%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/41 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
I expected this to be a very stand-up fight but it was very groundy. Interesting. Also didn't expect that result. Interesting.
Anthony Pettis looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gomi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Pettis embrace and tries to move away...
Anthony Pettis pushes Gomi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pettis takes a break to breathe while holding Takanori Gomi.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Middle kick from Gomi.
The kick just misses.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Gomi moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Gomi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
0:52 Round 1 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Takanori Gomi launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pettis blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Anthony Pettis's cheek! Pettis stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gomi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gomi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gomi hyper-extended his left leg
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Pettis to get back to his feet.
Pettis climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tremendous strikes from Gomi!
Pettis blocks with confidence
Takanori Gomi shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gomi into his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Pettis
Gomi is in closed guard... Pettis 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 Pettis
Takanori Gomi looks to posture up and open Anthony Pettis's guard...
Takanori Gomi forces Anthony Pettis to open his guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gomi moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis launches a few punches to Gomi's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gomi tries to cover his face,
Gomi's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Pettis
Gomi is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Anthony Pettis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Anthony Pettis looks to pass to mount...
Pettis slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Takanori Gomi.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Pettis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, Florida) are cheering for the fighters.
Gomi moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pettis with a double overhooks!
Solid low kick from Takanori Gomi.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Takanori Gomi.
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Round 2
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Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big hook
Anthony Pettis steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gomi!
Pettis follows Takanori Gomi
only to get counter punched in a big way! Pettis needs to stop playing Takanori Gomi's game or he'll get knocked out!
Takanori Gomi fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Pettis blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Anthony Pettis.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Gomi launches a furious low kick!
Pettis receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Takanori Gomi circles around Pettis
Incredible haymaker from Takanori Gomi!
It misses by a mile.
Anthony Pettis steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Gomi has a small cut in his Right eye
Anthony Pettis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Gomi's chin
Inside leg kick from Pettis
that lands on Takanori Gomi's leg.
Gomi launches a furious hook!
That hits Pettis's chin like a wrecking ball! Pettis loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Gomi decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Pettis's guard.
Pettis tries to fight back with his feet and Gomi just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Takanori Gomi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Gomi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
It lands flush with Takanori Gomi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Gomi is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis launches an up-kick intended for Takanori Gomi's head...
It lands flush with Takanori Gomi's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Anthony Pettis is standing now.
Anthony Pettis 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
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gomi
Pettis 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!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gomi
Pettis tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Pettis throws a few hammer fists to the face of Takanori Gomi
Solid shots!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gomi
Pettis 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 tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gomi misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis sits over his knees and pushes away Gomi's leg!
Anthony Pettis is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi is moving on the ground...
Pettis tries to counter Gomi's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to escape from the full mount...
Gomi struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Anthony Pettis, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Takanori Gomi's mind is definitely in the fight, Pettis just got nailed! Takanori Gomi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Pettis is going to have a headache after this one.
Pettis's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gomi
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Takanori Gomi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pettis may be in trouble!
Takanori Gomi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Gomi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Takanori Gomi tries a middle kick
Pettis blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Pettis is on the receiving end of a great combo by Gomi.
Solid kick to the leg from Takanori Gomi
that visibly pains Pettis.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Pettis, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pettis's ribs.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pettis is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Gomi positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at Pettis's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Anthony Pettis's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Pettis
Takanori Gomi throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pettis's face with those brutal elbows! Pettis needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Pettis was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (GnP) at 2:29 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 14/25 (56%)
Kicks 4/6 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/41 (54%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 343 s
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 415 s
I expected this to be a very stand-up fight but it was very groundy. Interesting. Also didn't expect that result. Interesting.
