PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mizuro Goenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Pettis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Goenji
vs
Pettis

183 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizuro Goenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matheus Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis dives in and grabs Goenji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goenji pushes down on Pettis's head and hops out.
Pettis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown but Goenji shows good takedown defense.
Mizuro Goenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Pettis.
Goenji leaves Pettis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Goenji. No joy for Pettis on that attempt.

Goenji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettis quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goenji connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Goenji trying to control the pace.

Pettis is defending against the submission attempts here by Goenji.

Goenji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis tries to roll over but Goenji keeps him under control.
Goenji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goenji thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pettis to regain full guard.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goenji tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Goenji from controlling successfully.
Goenji forces his way into half guard.

Goenji is looking for a kimura but Pettis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goenji to get the leverage.
Goenji is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goenji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Goenji is working for a kimura but Pettis is defending it quite comfortably.
Pettis missing with punches from the bottom.

Goenji seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pettis trying to control here.

Goenji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pettis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goenji.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goenji is working away from the top position though.
Pettis wants to get back to full guard.
Pettis wants to control but Goenji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettis wants to improve his position but Goenji is controlling well.
Goenji is thwarting Pettis's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goenji thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pettis to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pettis is looking to stand up but Goenji isn't so interested in that idea.
Goenji thows a big elbow that misses.
Goenji advances position into side control!
Pettis tries to bench press Goenji off him but Goenji keeps the position.

Goenji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pettis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goenji has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet but Goenji drags him back down.
Pettis tries to buck Goenji off but Goenji is having none of it.
Goenji misses with the ground and pound.
Goenji is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizuro Goenji dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pettis fails with the takedown

so Goenji counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Goenji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goenji wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Goenji slips nicely into half guard.

Goenji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goenji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goenji is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pettis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goenji is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pettis is defending against the submission attempts here by Goenji.
Pettis trying to control but Goenji postures up.

Goenji is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pettis tries to roll over but Goenji keeps him under control.
Goenji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Goenji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pettis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pettis trying to control here.

Goenji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis gets full guard.

Goenji drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pettis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goenji has Pettis in his guard.
Pettis wants to stand but Goenji has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pettis passes Goenji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pettis is trying to work for a kimura but Goenji is defending well.
Goenji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pettis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pettis's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goenji's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Goenji has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pettis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Goenji patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Goenji looking to break Pettis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pettis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goenji will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Goenji is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mizuro Goenji dominated that second round.
That's time! Goenji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pettis misses with a takedown attempt

and Goenji counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goenji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis is in trouble now - Goenji has advanced to mount!
Mizuro Goenji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Goenji has hold of Pettis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pettis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pettis throwing hammer fists to the chest of Goenji. What's that going to do exactly?
Goenji prevents Pettis from getting the reversal.

Goenji stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pettis misses with a takedown

and Goenji counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goenji controlling the action here.
Goenji thows a huge punch but Pettis dodges it nicely.

Goenji is looking for a kimura but Pettis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goenji to get the leverage.

Goenji is working for a submission of some sort.
Goenji trying to control the action but Pettis is working from the bottom.

Goenji is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pettis as he works his way to full guard.
Goenji won't allow Pettis to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pettis working a defensive guard here.
Goenji won't allow Pettis to sweep him here.
Goenji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goenji stays in close to Pettis's body and controls the position.

Goenji drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pettis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goenji has Pettis in his guard.
Pettis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Goenji throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pettis uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goenji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Goenji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goenji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goenji keeps working.
Goenji is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Goenji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goenji is looking to regain half guard here but Pettis keeps moving and retains side control.
Pettis trying to control the action but Goenji is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goenji manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Matheus Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizuro Goenji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mizuro Goenji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goenji has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mizuro Goenji!