PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam LaFonsetta (ranked 3960 p4p, 4577 weight class) and Yoni Gohata (ranked 0 p4p, 540 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

LaFonsetta
vs
Gohata

195 cm
25
220
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
217
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam LaFonsetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoni Gohata!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFonsetta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gohata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gohata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaFonsetta.
Liam LaFonsetta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gohata is having none of it.
Gohata tries a quick counter leg kick but LaFonsetta is wise to it.
Gohata loads up on a big right hand but LaFonsetta slips the punch.
LaFonsetta shoots for a double leg takedown but Gohata sprawls well. He's pushed LaFonsetta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

LaFonsetta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gohata tries to roll over but LaFonsetta keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gohata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohata wants to stand and escape but LaFonsetta is having none of it.
Gohata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gohata looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFonsetta scoring with some ground and pound.
Gohata wants to sweep but no luck.
LaFonsetta prevents Gohata from getting back to his feet.
LaFonsetta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gohata has wrist control.
Gohata is trying to keep LaFonsetta in close.
Gohata pulls LaFonsetta in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFonsetta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaFonsetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaFonsetta works over Gohata with some ground and pound from guard.
Gohata looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFonsetta is one step ahead there.
LaFonsetta stops Gohata from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gohata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Gohata misses.
Gohata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gohata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gohata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaFonsetta.
LaFonsetta misses with a body shot.
Gohata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Gohata misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaFonsetta closes the distance and clinches up with Gohata, looking for a takedown. LaFonsetta pushes Gohata against the cage but Gohata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gohata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaFonsetta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gohata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta is breathing heavily.
Gohata just misses with a punch to the body.

LaFonsetta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gohata to the ground. LaFonsetta is now in Gohata's guard.
LaFonsetta prevents Gohata from getting back to his feet.
Gohata is trying to keep LaFonsetta in close.
Gohata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaFonsetta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gohata pulls LaFonsetta in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta stops Gohata from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaFonsetta content to stall in guard here.

LaFonsetta stands up and waves to Gohata to follow him.
Gohata lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gohata ducks under a wild hook from LaFonsetta.

LaFonsetta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoni Gohata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

LaFonsetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown but Gohata manages to get underhooks.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown. No joy.
LaFonsetta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gohata after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gohata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaFonsetta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gohata after a bit of a struggle.
Gohata wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Gohata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFonsetta looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but LaFonsetta has him pressed against the cage.
Gohata is trying to break the clinch but LaFonsetta has him pressed against the cage.
Gohata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gohata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gohata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaFonsetta at a distance.
Yoni Gohata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFonsetta ducks under a wild hook from Gohata.
LaFonsetta shoots for a takedown but Gohata saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gohata throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gohata missing with a left hand there. LaFonsetta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaFonsetta tries to close the distance and clinch but Gohata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaFonsetta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gohata.
LaFonsetta is looking to counter punch.
Gohata looks to score with a jab to the body but LaFonsetta is just out of range.
LaFonsetta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta dives in for a single leg takedown but Gohata sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
LaFonsetta has Gohata pressed against the cage, preventing Gohata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaFonsetta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gohata's efforts to push away.
Gohata wants to break free but LaFonsetta has control.
Gohata tries to stall but LaFonsetta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LaFonsetta prevents Gohata from breaking the clinch.

LaFonsetta breaks the clinch.
LaFonsetta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaFonsetta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gohata circles away.
LaFonsetta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gohata swivels and escapes.
Yoni Gohata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gohata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gohata lands a nice shot that snaps LaFonsetta's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta walks into a left hand.
LaFonsetta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gohata jabs at LaFonsetta's body.
LaFonsetta shoots in but Gohata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gohata throws a leg kick which misses LaFonsetta's front leg but catches the back leg as LaFonsetta tries to avoid it.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gohata but Gohata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Gohata - just one landing.
Yoni Gohata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaFonsetta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaFonsetta there as he acknowledges the shot.
No luck for LaFonsetta with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gohata.
Gohata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LaFonsetta.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gohata - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFonsetta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gohata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LaFonsetta has his takedown stuffed
and Gohata counters with a stiff right hand.
Gohata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gohata lands a high kick!
Gohata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaFonsetta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gohata.
Gohata leaves LaFonsetta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoni Gohata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gohata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Gohata.
LaFonsetta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gohata counters with a head kick. That will keep LaFonsetta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
LaFonsetta misses with a kick to the body.
Gohata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gohata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gohata misses with a looping right.
Gohata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Gohata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaFonsetta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gohata manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFonsetta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFonsetta tries for a takedown but Gohata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gohata's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gohata defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gohata, as that shot connected.
Gohata scores with a push kick.
LaFonsetta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gohata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gohata.
Gohata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liam LaFonsetta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gohata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaFonsetta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gohata avoids it really well and circles away.
LaFonsetta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaFonsetta misses with a straight right.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gohata is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gohata! But no joy.
Gohata fails to land with a series of punches.
LaFonsetta is looking to counter punch.
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!

LaFonsetta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaFonsetta lands in his opponent's guard.
Gohata wants to stand but LaFonsetta is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gohata's head.
Gohata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gohata controlling LaFonsetta's posture.
LaFonsetta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gohata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaFonsetta wants to control from the top but Gohata keeps moving.
Gohata tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Gohata wants to stand up but LaFonsetta is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.
Gohata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

LaFonsetta closes the distance and pushes Gohata back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFonsetta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gohata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFonsetta. Gohata does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gohata! But no joy.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gohata as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoni Gohata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gohata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoni Gohata!