PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlin Renteria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lioto Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Renteria
vs
Goku

190 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlin Renteria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lioto Goku!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Renteria has closed the distance and engaged Goku in a clinch.
Goku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Renteria pulls guard.
Goku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renteria is keeping the position for now.
Goku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Renteria is proving hard to escape from.
Goku trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Renteria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Renteria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Renteria trying to control the position from guard on top but Goku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renteria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Renteria could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Renteria tries to free his leg and advance position but Goku is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku being controlled here, momentarily.

Goku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Renteria uses it to pass to side control.
Goku is looking to regain half guard here but Renteria keeps moving and retains side control.
Renteria is looking to take a break and control but Goku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goku is being controlled here.
Goku is looking for a sweep.
Goku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku is trying to work for a sweep but Renteria has mounted him!
Goku working to try and regain half guard.
Renteria lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goku hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renteria looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goku can't escape the position.
Goku looks winded!
Renteria lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goku hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renteria controlling from the full mount.
Goku is trying to reverse the position but instead Renteria has taken his back - oops!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Renteria's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Renteria 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, Goku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Goku is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goku rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Renteria is keen to just control but Goku is a slippery customer.
Renteria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Goku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Renteria pulls his head out easily.
Goku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Renteria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Renteria is keen to just control but Goku is a slippery customer.
Renteria passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renteria controlling his opponent.
Renteria unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renteria landing punches.
Renteria content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlin Renteria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Renteria throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Renteria is in Goku's guard.
Renteria landing some decent shots from guard.
Renteria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Goku has his foot on Renteria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Renteria works his way back into a safe position though.

Goku is looking for a triangle here but Renteria uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Carlin Renteria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goku is looking to reverse the position.

Renteria stands up.
Goku is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renteria throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Renteria counters with a shoot takedown. Goku fights it but they end up in guard.
Renteria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Renteria trying to control the position from guard on top but Goku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Goku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Renteria defends it easily.
Renteria wants to pass the guard but Goku is keeping the position.

Goku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Renteria passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renteria working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Renteria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Renteria stands up and beckons Goku to his feet.
Goku misses with a takedown attempt

and Renteria moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Renteria takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goku tries to pull guard but Renteria holds him up against the cage and eventually Goku drops back down to his feet.
Carlin Renteria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lioto Goku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Renteria walks away with a smile on his face. Goku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Renteria looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Renteria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goku can't escape the position.
Renteria trying to control but Goku is having none of it.
Goku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goku tries to improve his position but instead Renteria has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Renteria.
Renteria scores with punches and elbows.
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!
Renteria is hanging on to Goku's back as he tries to escape.

Renteria is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goku knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goku for a finish.
Renteria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goku.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Renteria 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, Goku has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Goku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlin Renteria dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Renteria scores with a three punch combo!

Renteria closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goku did well to prevent Renteria getting side control.
Goku is staying active underneath Renteria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goku trying to get back to full guard but Renteria takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Goku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Renteria looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Renteria lands a big shot there that rocks Goku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goku is looking to improve his position but Renteria isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renteria raining down hammerfists from mount.
Renteria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Renteria looking to finish Goku with some ground and pound. This is bad for Goku!
Renteria lands a nice shot to the head.
Renteria takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Renteria raining down hammerfists from mount.
Renteria scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goku?
Goku wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Renteria keeps control of the position as Goku tries to break free.
Renteria is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Goku up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Renteria's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Renteria.
Goku is really stuck here.
Renteria controls the action.

Renteria is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goku has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Goku is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Renteria go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Renteria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goku can do to turn this around?

Goku defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Goku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Renteria gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Goku holding both Renteria 's hands and preventing any damage.
Renteria keeps control of the position easily here as Goku tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renteria has the hooks in. Goku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Renteria. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goku tries to escape the position.
Lioto Goku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Renteria.

Goku is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Renteria has locked on a rear naked choke here! Goku is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlin Renteria!