PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goa Goa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for BJ McGobblecock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McGobblecock
vs
Goa

172 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Goa Goa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goa misses with a takedown attempt - McGobblecock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGobblecock shoots in and drives through. Goa sprawls well.

Goa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGobblecock to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGobblecock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goa wants to sweep but no luck.
McGobblecock trying to move into half guard but instead Goa has managed to sweep!
Goa connects with a couple of short punches.
Goa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Goa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGobblecock wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGobblecock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goa on the ground.
Goa throws a big elbow that misses.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock pulls Goa in close to prevent any damage.
Goa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Goa Goa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGobblecock wants to clinch but Goa slips to the side

and Goa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McGobblecock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGobblecock tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goa throwing strikes from guard but McGobblecock blocks nicely.
McGobblecock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goa stands up over McGobblecock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goa trying to control but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
Goa's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goa preventing the sweep.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goa lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goa trying to control the position from guard on top but McGobblecock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goa passes McGobblecock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goa Goa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goa shoots and misses
and McGobblecock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGobblecock tries to clinch but Goa moves away

and Goa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goa.
Goa tries to free his leg and advance position but McGobblecock is retaining full guard.
Goa wants to control from the top but McGobblecock keeps moving.
Goa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goa landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGobblecock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGobblecock keeping moving, preventing Goa from controlling successfully.
McGobblecock looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goa throwing strikes but missing.
McGobblecock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goa.
Goa controls from within his opponent's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGobblecock doesn't manage to clinch there - Goa circles away.
Goa circles away from the clinch attempt.
BJ McGobblecock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Goa drives through with a takedown into McGobblecock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goa trying to control but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.
Goa chips away with some ground and pound.
McGobblecock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goa throws a big right hand that misses.
Goa distracts McGobblecock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGobblecock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goa controls the pace.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goa landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Goa drops back looking for a leg! McGobblecock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGobblecock manages to kick Goa off! Goa jumps back into McGobblecock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goa scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goa Goa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McGobblecock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGobblecock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goa somewhat.
Goa with a poor takedown
and McGobblecock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BJ McGobblecock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goa Goa.
Goa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGobblecock.
Goa slips a jab from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock shoots in and drives through. Goa sprawls well.
Goa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock avoids it really well and circles away.
Goa shoots in for a takedown but McGobblecock shows good takedown defense.
Goa circles away from the clinch attempt.
BJ McGobblecock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock lands with a nice combination. Goa backs away looking to recover.

Goa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGobblecock sprawls well initially but Goa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goa prevents McGobblecock from improving his position.
Goa trying to control the pace.
Goa is trying to control. McGobblecock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goa lands a nice short elbow.
Goa is trying to control the action in half guard but McGobblecock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Goa seems content to control.
Goa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goa trying to control the action but McGobblecock is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Goa Goa.

Goa gets the takedown into side control.
Goa wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGobblecock keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goa working the head with strikes.

Goa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goa working the head with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McGobblecock tries to bench press Goa off him but Goa keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goa Goa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goa Goa!
Our winner, Goa Goa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.