PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemeameahu has chosen Ride of the Valkryes as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Gouken
vs
Kemeameahu

179 cm
24
179 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

169 cm
29
163 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Elite Canadian Threads
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Una Kemeameahu!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Gouken.
Kemeameahu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gouken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kemeameahu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gouken.
Gouken defending well as Kemeameahu loads up on a big left hand.
Kemeameahu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gouken slips under a jab from Kemeameahu.
Gouken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kemeameahu throws out the jab.

Kemeameahu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Kemeameahu wants to work for an arm triangle but Gouken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kemeameahu looking for a submission but Gouken manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kemeameahu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken controls Kemeameahu momentarily but Kemeameahu frees himself.
Kemeameahu trying to control but Gouken is working from the bottom.
Gouken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kemeameahu controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Una Kemeameahu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gouken throws a shot to the body.
Gouken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kemeameahu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gouken throws out the jab.
We've been told by Gouken's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gouken misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gouken as Kemeameahu shoots in.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gouken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gouken blocks the body kick.
Kemeameahu is looking to clinch.
Gouken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemeameahu manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kemeameahu misses the target.
Kemeameahu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gouken defends it nicely.
Scott Gouken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Una Kemeameahu.
Gouken lunges at Kemeameahu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kemeameahu's hand.

It looks like Una Kemeameahu has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken lands a nice shot that snaps Kemeameahu's head back.
Kemeameahu avoids a kick to the body.
Gouken throws an overhand right that lands on Kemeameahu's shoulder, as Kemeameahu tries to avoid the shot.
Kemeameahu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kemeameahu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gouken.
Kemeameahu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott Gouken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gouken misses with a body shot.

Kemeameahu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gouken did well to prevent Kemeameahu getting side control.
Gouken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kemeameahu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kemeameahu wants to work for an arm triangle but Gouken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gouken is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!

Gouken is defending against the submission attempts here by Kemeameahu.

Kemeameahu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gouken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kemeameahu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scott Gouken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Una Kemeameahu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Some wild striking there from Kemeameahu.
Gouken misses with a low kick as Kemeameahu jumps back.
Gouken lands a right hook to the body.
Gouken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Kemeameahu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gouken napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gouken is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kemeameahu looking to control but instead Gouken has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken is trying to maintain the position but Kemeameahu is very close to passing his half guard.
Gouken is not content to let Kemeameahu control the position.

Gouken is defending against the submission attempts here by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kemeameahu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gouken has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gouken!
Gouken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemeameahu is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gouken controlling from the top position.
Kemeameahu is trying to control the position but Gouken postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gouken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gouken takes one to the chin there.
Kemeameahu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kemeameahu misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu throws a body punch but Gouken moves out of range.
Gouken walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kemeameahu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gouken digs a good hook to Kemeameahu's body.
Una Kemeameahu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gouken moves out of range as Kemeameahu strikes.
Kemeameahu shoots in for a takedown but Gouken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemeameahu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gouken. Gouken obviously looking to wear him down.
Kemeameahu shoots in for a double leg but Gouken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kemeameahu scores with a one two! Gouken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemeameahu wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gouken throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Una Kemeameahu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Una Kemeameahu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gouken lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kemeameahu will feel that in the morning.
Kemeameahu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gouken.
No joy there for Kemeameahu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gouken digs a good hook to Kemeameahu's body.
Kemeameahu looks to land a combination but Gouken avoids it well.
Gouken misses the shot to the body.
Kemeameahu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gouken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gouken throws a body punch but Kemeameahu moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kemeameahu.
Gouken feints and then cracks Kemeameahu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kemeameahu down.
Gouken throws a sloppy head kick and Kemeameahu moves out of range easily.
Kemeameahu checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken misses the jab.
Kemeameahu throws a push kick but Gouken slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Gouken.
Gouken tries to land a leg kick but Kemeameahu saw it coming and moves away.
Kemeameahu throws a series of punches but Gouken moves out of range.
Kemeameahu throws a head kick but Gouken moves out of range.
Kemeameahu shoots in but no luck this time.
Kemeameahu throws a nice head kick!
Kemeameahu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kemeameahu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gouken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scott Gouken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Una Kemeameahu.
Gouken throws a head kick but Kemeameahu moves out of range.
Kemeameahu throws out a loose jab but Gouken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gouken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kemeameahu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemeameahu misses the shot to the body.
Kemeameahu is looking to land body kicks.
Gouken avoids the head kick by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gouken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gouken throws a sloppy head kick and Kemeameahu moves out of range easily.
Gouken connects with an inside leg kick.
Kemeameahu misses with a looping left.
Gouken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kemeameahu.
Una Kemeameahu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kemeameahu blocks the low kick.
Gouken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kemeameahu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gouken. Kemeameahu shrugs it off though.
Gouken lands a glancing blow to the side of Kemeameahu's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gouken.
Gouken tests Kemeameahu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kemeameahu fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gouken feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kemeameahu sprawling to the canvas! Kemeameahu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gouken finish him?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemeameahu is just out of range.
Kemeameahu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gouken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott Gouken is winning the standup battle so far.
Gouken scores with a jab to the body.
Gouken scores with a nice strike.
Gouken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Kemeameahu is rocked!

That has opened up Una Kemeameahu's cut even more.
Gouken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kemeameahu throws out the jab.
Kemeameahu is still on wobbly legs! Can Gouken finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kemeameahu. Those never looked like landing.
Gouken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gouken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kemeameahu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gouken thumps Kemeameahu with a low kick.
Kemeameahu seems to have recovered his senses.
Gouken connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kemeameahu blocks a head kick by Gouken.
Gouken blocks a head kick by Kemeameahu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Gouken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gouken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Gouken!
A victorious Scott Gouken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.