Post by The Sandman on Oct 14, 2021 22:42:19 GMT -5
Royce Gracie looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Takanori Gomi doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Takanori Gomi today.
Royce Gracie comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Takanori Gomi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gomi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pulverizing punch to Royce's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Royce seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Takanori Gomi put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Royce Gracie's face like a wrecking ball!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Nose
Some nice shots from Takanori Gomi
that stun Royce.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
1:34 Round 1 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gomi measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Gomi suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Takanori Gomi!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi rolls him over and takes his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has given his back to Takanori Gomi who is trying to get one hook in!
Takanori Gomi has one hook in!
Gomi is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce Gracie uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 2:35 in the 1 round
Royce leads with a punch
Takanori Gomi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gomi steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce pushes Takanori Gomi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gomi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Left cheek
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Takanori Gomi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Good leg kicks from Takanori Gomi.
Royce winces a bit.
Incredible haymaker from Takanori Gomi!
You can see Royce Gracie's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Takanori Gomi sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Gomi steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce and Gomi circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gomi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Nice low kick from Gomi
Loud pop!
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gomi
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Gomi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Takanori Gomi is on half guard!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Royce seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Royce
Gomi tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Royce from the side mount!
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Takanori Gomi!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Royce Gracie
1:10 Round 2 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Takanori Gomi looks to pass to mount...
Gomi slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Royce Gracie.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Takanori Gomi rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Royce
Gomi positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Takanori Gomi! Royce seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Mouth
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Elbows) at 1:43 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Gomi gored Gracie. More at 11.
Takanori Gomi doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Takanori Gomi today.
Royce Gracie comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Royce Gracie and Takanori Gomi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gomi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pulverizing punch to Royce's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Royce seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Takanori Gomi put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Royce Gracie's face like a wrecking ball!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Nose
Some nice shots from Takanori Gomi
that stun Royce.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Takanori Gomi takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brutal combination from Takanori Gomi!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
1:34 Round 1 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Gomi measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Gomi suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Takanori Gomi!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi rolls him over and takes his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Royce
Royce has given his back to Takanori Gomi who is trying to get one hook in!
Takanori Gomi has one hook in!
Gomi is in rear mount over Royce with one hook in
Royce has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Royce Gracie uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 2:35 in the 1 round
Royce leads with a punch
Takanori Gomi avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gomi steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce pushes Takanori Gomi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gomi decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gomi with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Left cheek
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Takanori Gomi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Good leg kicks from Takanori Gomi.
Royce winces a bit.
Incredible haymaker from Takanori Gomi!
You can see Royce Gracie's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Takanori Gomi sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Gomi steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Royce and Gomi circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gomi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Nice low kick from Gomi
Loud pop!
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gomi
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gomi
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Gomi waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Takanori Gomi is on half guard!
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Royce's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Royce seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Royce
Gomi tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Royce from the side mount!
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Takanori Gomi!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in side mount over Royce Gracie
1:10 Round 2 and Gomi is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Takanori Gomi looks to pass to mount...
Gomi slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Royce Gracie.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Takanori Gomi rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Gomi is in rear mount over Royce
Gomi positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Takanori Gomi! Royce seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Mouth
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Elbows) at 1:43 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 178 s
Gomi gored Gracie. More at 11.
