PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Fartsmells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirooki Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fartsmells
vs
Goto

175 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scotty Fartsmells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hirooki Goto!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto digs a good body shot into Fartsmells's ribs.
Fartsmells scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goto throws a wild body kick that Fartsmells sees coming a mile off.
Goto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fartsmells.
Goto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fartsmells is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fartsmells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goto's coach down at Fitness elite 24/7 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goto swinging wildly here.
Fartsmells tries to clinch up but Goto circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goto keeps the fight on the outside.
Goto misses with a leg kick
and Fartsmells counters with an outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fartsmells!
Goto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fartsmells moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartsmells connects with a high kick.

It looks like Hirooki Goto has been cut.
Goto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fartsmells.

Fartsmells gets a clinch.
Fartsmells crunches a lovely knee into Goto's ribcage.
Fartsmells avoids the elbow strike from Goto, against the cage.
Goto looking to throw knees to the head but Fartsmells is blocking nicely.
Goto tries a knee to the head but Fartsmells blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goto.
Fartsmells with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fartsmells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fartsmells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Fartsmells.
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!
Fartsmells lands a good knee to the midsection. Goto won't want to take too many of those.
Goto is trying to break the clinch but Fartsmells is controlling him.
Fartsmells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goto wants to break free but Fartsmells has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fartsmells prevents a body shot from Goto.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fartsmells.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head.
Fartsmells with a knee to the head.
Goto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fartsmells crunches a lovely knee into Goto's ribcage.
Goto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fartsmells working Goto over with knees to the body.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head.
Fartsmells misses with a knee to the head.
Fartsmells lands a nice knee to the body.
Fartsmells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goto is trying to push Fartsmells away but Fartsmells has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fartsmells lands a good knee to the midsection. Goto won't want to take too many of those.
Goto tries a body shot but Fartsmells blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fartsmells landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fartsmells on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fartsmells.
Goto looks winded!
Goto misses with a knee to the head.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goto struggles to land a body shot inside as Fartsmells controls his hands.
Fartsmells working Goto over with knees to the body.
Goto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goto misses with an elbow over the top.
Fartsmells blocks the elbow strike.
Fartsmells scores with a knee to the head.
Fartsmells crunches a lovely knee into Goto's ribcage.
Fartsmells scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goto misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fartsmells.
Fartsmells landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto tries to land knees in the clinch but Fartsmells avoids the damage to the body.
Goto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fartsmells avoids it.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fartsmells managing to block the knees to the body from Goto.
Fartsmells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fartsmells avoiding damage as Goto throws knees to the body.
Fartsmells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fartsmells avoiding damage as Goto throws knees to the body.
Fartsmells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fartsmells crunches a lovely knee into Goto's ribcage.
Fartsmells scores with a knee to the head.
Fartsmells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goto's face.
Goto is trying to force a seperation but Fartsmells has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Fartsmells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hirooki Goto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fartsmells tries to clinch up.
Fartsmells wants to clinch up but Goto keeps it at a distance.
Fartsmells tries to clinch there but Goto circles away.
Fartsmells is looking to clinch.
Goto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fartsmells.
Good leg kick by Goto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goto tries to land a body kick
and Fartsmells makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goto really felt that one!
Goto blocks the body kick.
Goto throws a leg kick that misses.
Goto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fartsmells looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fartsmells feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goto's calf.
Goto throws a lazy head kick
and Fartsmells counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartsmells lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fartsmells doesn't manage to clinch there - Goto circles away.
Goto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fartsmells counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fartsmells.
Goto tries to work over Fartsmells's front leg with a kick but Fartsmells checks it.
Fartsmells throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goto is breathing heavily.
Fartsmells tries to clinch up but Goto circles away and keeps his distance.
Goto tries to land a body kick
and Fartsmells counters with a low kick, right behind Goto 's knee.
Goto throws a sloppy head kick
and Fartsmells counters with a nice kick to the body.

Fartsmells takes the fight into the clinch.
Fartsmells with a knee to the head.
Fartsmells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fartsmells.
Fartsmells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goto looking to throw knees to the head but Fartsmells is blocking nicely.
Fartsmells working Goto over with knees to the body.
Goto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head.
Fartsmells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goto connects with a knee to the head.
Goto swings wildly with an uppercut but Fartsmells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fartsmells blocks a body shot from Goto.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Hirooki Goto's cut even more.
Goto working hard to break the clinch.
Fartsmells blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fartsmells throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goto blocks it with crossed arms.
Goto misses with a punch to the body.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fartsmells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fartsmells putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fartsmells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goto's face.
Goto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fartsmells unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head.

Goto is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goto obliges.
Goto is still on wobbly legs! Can Fartsmells finish him?
Fartsmells avoiding damage as Goto throws knees to the body.
Goto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goto seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goto takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fartsmells landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fartsmells obliges.
Fartsmells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goto can do to turn this around?
Fartsmells blocks an elbow strike.
Fartsmells using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Goto can't break the clinch.
Fartsmells tries to land a knee to the head but Goto blocks with his arms.
Fartsmells connects with a knee to the head.
Goto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the body.
Fartsmells lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Fartsmells.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fartsmells landing knees to the head.
Goto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fartsmells avoids a wild elbow strike from Goto.
Goto trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Fartsmells dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hirooki Goto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Goto throws a body punch but Fartsmells moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Goto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scotty Fartsmells is winning the standup battle so far.
Goto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goto throws a head kick that misses
and Fartsmells counters with a leg kick.
Fartsmells throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goto throws a leg kick but Fartsmells moved away.
Fartsmells ducks under a wild hook from Goto.
Goto is looking to chop away at Fartsmells's legs.
Fartsmells tries to close the distance and clinch but Goto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fartsmells gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fartsmells.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fartsmells obliges.
Scotty Fartsmells has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fartsmells landing knees to the head.
Goto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fartsmells is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fartsmells unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goto tries a knee to the head but Fartsmells blocks it.
Goto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fartsmells's elbow.
Goto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fartsmells landing knees to the head.
Fartsmells blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fartsmells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goto's face.
Fartsmells connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goto's face.
Fartsmells scores a nice knee to the body.
Goto misses with a punch to the body.
Fartsmells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fartsmells scores with a knee to the head.
Goto tries a body shot but Fartsmells blocks it.
Fartsmells is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fartsmells utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hirooki Goto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fartsmells managing to block the knees to the body from Goto.
Fartsmells has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Goto - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Fartsmells, and another! Goto is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Scotty Fartsmells!