PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Goorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahiro Yoshizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshizawa has chosen Swollen Members - Red Dragon v2 as his entrance music. Takahiro Yoshizawa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Goorth
vs
Yoshizawa

180 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Versus

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Goorth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Yoshizawa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goorth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yoshizawa is trying to defend but Goorth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Yoshizawa has one foot on Goorth's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Goorth throws the left hand but Yoshizawa avoids the punch easily.

Goorth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yoshizawa's guard.

Goorth stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshizawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goorth.
Nice uppercut there from Goorth.
Jab, jab by Yoshizawa - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Goorth.
Goorth sizes up Yoshizawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goorth looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshizawa is just out of range.
Goorth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Goorth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yoshizawa!
Goorth moves into full mount!
Yoshizawa is looking to improve his position but Goorth isn't that keen on the idea.
Goorth lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goorth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yoshizawa is surviving well by controlling Goorth's body position as best he can.
Goorth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goorth is landing with some decent strikes but Yoshizawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yoshizawa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Goorth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yoshizawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yoshizawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yoshizawa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yoshizawa missing with punches from the bottom.
Goorth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoshizawa looks winded!
Goorth moves into full mount! Yoshizawa won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goorth is landing with some decent strikes but Yoshizawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goorth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goorth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Goorth working for a guillotine from mount but Yoshizawa is in no mood to give up.
BOOM! Goorth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goorth working Yoshizawa over with strikes here.
Goorth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yoshizawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goorth lands a heavy elbow.
Goorth landing strikes, looking to finish!

Yoshizawa is rocked!
Goorth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yoshizawa is still in real trouble! Can Goorth finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goorth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goorth controlling from mount.
Goorth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goorth with shots to the head and body - Yoshizawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goorth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goorth working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Goorth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yoshizawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goorth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goorth controlling from mount.

Goorth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goorth lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshizawa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goorth controlling the position easily from mount.
Goorth looking to control but Yoshizawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshizawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goorth landing strikes from the mount.
Goorth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yoshizawa seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshizawa tries to reverse the position but Goorth maintains control.

Goorth is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Goorth extends the arm and Yoshizawa is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Goorth!