PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Golkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Golkar
vs
Doyle

177 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Golkar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golkar's waist but Golkar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doyle off to one side.

Golkar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doyle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Golkar throwing strikes from guard but Doyle blocks nicely.
Golkar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golkar thows a big elbow that misses.
Doyle working a defensive guard here.
Golkar trying to control but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Doyle wants to stand but Golkar is controlling the position.
Golkar controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Golkar shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Golkar shoots in and bounces Doyle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Golkar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Golkar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doyle has escaped and now he's on top!
Doyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doyle postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doyle preventing the sweep.
Golkar keeping full guard, as Doyle tries to pass.
Golkar looking to control.
Doyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Golkar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doyle throwing strikes from guard but Golkar blocks nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Golkar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Golkar circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Golkar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Doyle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Doyle trying to control the position.
Doyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golkar thows a big elbow that misses.
Golkar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Golkar from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golkar prevents Doyle from getting back to his feet.
Doyle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Golkar postures up in Doyle's guard and throws a big left but Doyle blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Golkar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doyle wants to clinch up but Golkar keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Doyle as Golkar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Golkar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Golkar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Doyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Golkar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Doyle is looking to clinch.
Golkar throws a leg kick that misses.
Doyle is looking to clinch.
Golkar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golkar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doyle is looking to clinch but Golkar is avoiding it.
Doyle tries to clinch up.
Golkar throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle wants to clinch up but Golkar keeps it at a distance.
Golkar keeps the fight on the outside.
Doyle tries to clinch there but Golkar circles away.
Golkar throws a body punch but Doyle moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Golkar gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golkar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.

Golkar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doyle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doyle is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golkar controls the position.
Check out the look on Golkar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Doyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Golkar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Doyle can't do much from the bottom here.
Golkar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyle keeps working.
Doyle is looking to reverse the position.
Golkar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Doyle prevents Golkar from improving position.
Golkar wants to control but Doyle is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doyle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golkar throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle misses with a takedown

and Golkar counters with a shoot takedown. Doyle fights it but they end up in guard.
Doyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Golkar is controlling him.
Golkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golkar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Golkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golkar connects with a couple of short punches.
Golkar throwing strikes but missing.
Doyle wants to stand up but Golkar is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golkar looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Golkar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golkar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doyle but Doyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Golkar shoots in for a double leg but Doyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Golkar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Golkar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doyle wants to clinch

and Golkar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Golkar wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Golkar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golkar content to stall in guard here.
Golkar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doyle for as long as he can get away with.
Golkar looking to sit in guard and control but Doyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Golkar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vincent Golkar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doyle thows a big elbow that misses.
Golkar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Golkar working a defensive guard here.
Doyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golkar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golkar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golkar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two 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.
Doyle looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Golkar tries for a takedown but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Golkar throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
Doyle tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Golkar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doyle's guard.
Doyle is trying to keep Golkar in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golkar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Golkar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Golkar is controlling him.
Golkar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vincent Golkar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golkar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Golkar wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Doyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Golkar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Golkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golkar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Golkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golkar is really struggling to control Doyle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golkar stops Doyle from standing up.
Golkar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Golkar trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golkar works over Doyle with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Golkar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golkar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Golkar!