Katie Gomez - Asics Performer Of The Night
Katie Gomez - Asics Performer Of The Night
Katie Gomez, #1 at 117 lbs, earns the "Asics Performer of the Night" after bumping up a weight class and earning a win over 122lbs #1 - Shelby Moore.
For the first time ever, Who’s Number One featured ten phenomenal women’s matches. While there were many notable performers, Katie Gomez received the honor of the “Asics Performer of the Night” for her win over Shelby Moore.
Hear from Katie Gomez after her win at Who's Number One:
Cadet world champion Katie Gomez followed up her title in Budapest by taking out double Fargo Champion Shelby Moore in a thrilling 11-10 match. This was a true "Super Match" - Gomez was ranked #1 at 117 lbs and Moore was #1 at 122 lbs.
Match Summary - Gomez With Too Much Offense
After trading takedowns in the first 2 minutes, Gomez took control of the match with a single leg four 4. Moore responded with a step-out and the score was 6-3 going into the break.
Gomez continued to pour on her offense with a quick go behind early in the second while Moore responded with another step-out. Despite Gomez’s attacks, Moore showed savvy defense, exposing Gomez for 2 before giving up a reversal making it 9-6. Gomez continued to capitalize on Moore’s shots and scored on another lightning fast go-behind taking a 11-6 lead with just 13 seconds remaining in the match. Shelby Moore continued to fight until the last second throwing a headlock and scoring 4 points as time ran out ending an incredible match by a final score of 11-10.
Congratulations to all the women who put it on the line and performed at the first ever all women's Who's Number one. For full results and video links to all matches, check out the results page here.