PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and NewJack Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NewJack Warrior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Goku
vs
Warrior

172 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Goku !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, NewJack Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Goku sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goku throws a right hand that Warrior ducks under and follows up with a left that Warrior also avoids with ease.
Goku misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Warrior.
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Goku .
Goku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goku dodges the punch combination from Warrior.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Goku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goku 's waist but Goku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warrior off to one side.
Son Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of NewJack Warrior.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goku .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior needs to keep his hands up - Goku had a free shot at his head there.
Goku swats away the attempt to clinch by Warrior.
Goku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NewJack Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt.
Goku throws an overhand right that lands on Warrior's shoulder, as Warrior tries to avoid the shot.
Goku looks to land a left hand but Warrior moved out of range nicely.
Warrior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goku avoids it really well and circles away.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goku throws a series of punches but Warrior moves out of range.
Goku fails to land the takedown.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Goku keeps it at a distance.
Goku throws a right and a left that Warrior avoids nicely.
Warrior moves out of range as Goku throws a body kick.
Warrior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goku looks to land a combination. Warrior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Goku as Warrior shoots in.
Warrior misses with a combination
letting Goku counter with a right hand.
Warrior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warrior looks gassed!
Warrior tries to clinch but Goku moves out of range.
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Goku .
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Goku .
Warrior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warrior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku misses with a double jab.
Goku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
Warrior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
Warrior wants to clinch
and Goku counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Son Goku 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.

Goku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warrior did well to prevent Goku getting side control.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Goku is very close to passing his half guard.

Goku trying to work for an americana but Warrior has managed to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goku 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goku thows a big elbow that misses.
Warrior tries to strike from the bottom.
Warrior is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Goku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warrior is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warrior has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Warrior stands up and waves to Goku to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior shoots and misses
and Goku counters with a one-two to the body.
Warrior dives in and grabs Goku 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goku pushes down on Warrior's head and hops out.
Goku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goku misses with the combination.
Warrior slips a straight right by Goku .
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warrior moves away.

Warrior instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Warrior tightens his grip and picks Goku up, before dumping him to the ground. Goku manages to land in guard.

Goku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warrior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goku is tightening it up a little... Warrior has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warrior reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warrior taps out! nice BJJ there by Goku !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Son Goku !