PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TAKAMORI GOMA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Christ
vs
GOMA

175 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TAKAMORI GOMA!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ stuffs the takedown attempt from GOMA. GOMA gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ throws out a loose jab but GOMA uses good head movement to avoid it.

GOMA lands a big head kick that sends Christ tumbling to the mat! GOMA takes a step backwards and waves Christ back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ stuffs the takedown attempt from GOMA. GOMA gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GOMA ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ lands with an uppercut that bounces GOMA off the ropes and back into rage.
GOMA shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christ defends it nicely.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TAKAMORI GOMA.

GOMA drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

GOMA stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ works GOMA's body with a nice hook.
GOMA scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
GOMA fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ works GOMA's body with a nice hook.
GOMA shoots for a takedown but Christ saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from GOMA misses
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
GOMA fails with the takedown
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
GOMA slips under a jab.
Christ stuffs the takedown.
GOMA looks gassed!
Christ misses with a body punch

and GOMA counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by GOMA.
GOMA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christ is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christ is looking to stand up but GOMA isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TAKAMORI GOMA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

GOMA tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
GOMA bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
GOMA keeps Christ at a distance using the push kick.
GOMA misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Christ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
GOMA is breathing heavily.
GOMA is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ wants to stand but GOMA is controlling the position.
GOMA wants to stand but Christ has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
GOMA trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.

Christ has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes GOMA off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped GOMA's head back.
Christ misses with an uppercut. GOMA saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
GOMA dodges the punch combination from Christ.
GOMA misses with a telegraphed body shot
and GOMA takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of GOMA's head.
Christ scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from GOMA.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TAKAMORI GOMA showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by GOMA.
Christ throws the left hand but GOMA avoids the punch easily.
GOMA moves out of range of the strikes.
GOMA fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GOMA shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
GOMA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ scores with a hook to the body. GOMA takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
GOMA throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christ displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from GOMA.
Jesus Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TAKAMORI GOMA.
Christ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christ displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from GOMA.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ throws a predictable looking body shot
and GOMA counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by GOMA.
Christ scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ moves away from the strike by GOMA.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from GOMA.
TAKAMORI GOMA seems to be getting the better of the standup.
GOMA is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
GOMA doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ throws a predictable looking body shot
and GOMA counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
GOMA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
GOMA looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but GOMA moves away.
TAKAMORI GOMA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so GOMA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
TAKAMORI GOMA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well GOMA has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TAKAMORI GOMA!