PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Park Sun Gogoplata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Sun Gogoplata
vs
Trotter

180 cm
25
158 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

182 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Park Sun Gogoplata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gogoplata.
Gogoplata scores with a jab.
Nice cross by Trotter.
Trotter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gogoplata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gogoplata stuns Trotter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Gogoplata misses.
Gogoplata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Gogoplata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trotter throws out the jab.
Gogoplata misses the shot to the body.
Trotter misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Gogoplata.
Gogoplata scores with a body shot.
Gogoplata looks to score with a jab to the body but Trotter is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gogoplata.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gogoplata just misses with a punch to the body.
Gogoplata with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Trotter. Those never looked like landing.

Trotter tries to sprawl but Gogoplata drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Gogoplata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gogoplata is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gogoplata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trotter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trotter tries to roll over but Gogoplata keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trotter wants to improve his position but Gogoplata is controlling well.
Gogoplata is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trotter!
Trotter is looking to get to half guard.
Trotter wants to hold on but Gogoplata pushes him away.
Gogoplata trying to control but Trotter is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trotter taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Gogoplata connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Gogoplata is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Trotter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Trotter is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata unloading with bombs!
Trotter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gogoplata trying to control the action but Trotter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gogoplata looks to land a strike but Trotter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gogoplata postures up in Trotter's guard and throws a big left but Trotter blocks it.
Gogoplata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gogoplata in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Park Sun Gogoplata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trotter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata misses with a hook. Trotter ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gogoplata. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gogoplata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gogoplata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gogoplata thows a body shot but no joy.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata misses with a double jab.
Gogoplata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter throws a combination. Gogoplata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trotter throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gogoplata counter with a right hand.
Gogoplata connects with a right hand. Trotter shakes it off.
Trotter slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trotter is fending him off so far but Gogoplata persists. Nope, Trotter circles away and we're back to standing.
Trotter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trotter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trotter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gogoplata.
Trotter ducks under a wild hook from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata misses the shot to the body.
Gogoplata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trotter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gogoplata.
Gogoplata landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gogoplata throwing strikes but Trotter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
An elbow from Trotter crashes against the mat.
Trotter scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trotter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trotter throws a series of strikes that have Gogoplata backpedaling.
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!
Gogoplata looks to score with a jab to the body but Trotter is just out of range.
Trotter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trotter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata works the jab nicely.
Gogoplata lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata fails with the takedown
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gogoplata throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gogoplata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trotter scrambles back to his feet.
Gogoplata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gogoplata ducks under a wild hook from Trotter.
Trotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gogoplata misses with a body shot.
Trotter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gogoplata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trotter counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata misses with a body shot
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.
Trotter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gogoplata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gogoplata misses with a body shot
and Trotter counters with a three punch combo that has Gogoplata backing up. Gogoplata nods at Trotter to acknowledge the strikes.
Trotter slips under a jab.
Trotter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gogoplata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gogoplata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gogoplata is looking to wear down Trotter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Trotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gogoplata misses with a body punch
enabling Trotter to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gogoplata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trotter moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dell Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Trotter misses with a looping right.
Trotter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gogoplata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Trotter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Trotter duly obliges.

Trotter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trotter wants to pass to mount but Gogoplata is defending the position.
Trotter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gogoplata's thigh. Gogoplata counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Trotter throws a strike but Gogoplata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Park Sun Gogoplata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gogoplata throws and elbow that misses. Trotter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gogoplata's guard. Nice move by Trotter!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gogoplata is looking for a triangle but Trotter pushes his legs off easily.
Trotter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
Trotter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gogoplata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trotter.
Gogoplata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Trotter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trotter is desperately trying to improve his position but Gogoplata has a good base and remains in mount.
Gogoplata is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Gogoplata moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trotter has worked his arm free - good work by Trotter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gogoplata controls the position from side control.

Gogoplata goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trotter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gogoplata's guard! Nice work there by Trotter!
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gogoplata keeping full guard, as Trotter tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trotter throws a strike but Gogoplata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gogoplata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trotter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Trotter has his foot on Gogoplata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gogoplata works his way back into a safe position though.

Gogoplata postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trotter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gogoplata, into his guard.
Gogoplata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dell Trotter just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A punch combination from Gogoplata misses.
A shot to the body from Gogoplata misses
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Trotter throws a series of punches but Gogoplata moves out of range.
Trotter ducks right into an uppercut from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata missing with a left hand there. Trotter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gogoplata throws a looping overhand right but Trotter ducks down to avoid it.
Gogoplata lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter staying out of range there.
Trotter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Park Sun Gogoplata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Gogoplata as he connects with a hook.
Gogoplata thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogoplata misses the jab.
Dell Trotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gogoplata cracks Trotter with an open hand slap.
Gogoplata catches Trotter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gogoplata misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gogoplata.
A shot to the body from Gogoplata misses
and Gogoplata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gogoplata loads up on a big right hand but Trotter slips the punch.
Trotter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gogoplata throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Gogoplata throws a lazy right hand but Trotter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A shot to the body from Gogoplata misses
and Trotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gogoplata. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trotter slips a jab from Gogoplata.
Gogoplata misses with a straight right.
Gogoplata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trotter manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gogoplata.
Trotter lands a nice looking body shot.
Trotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gogoplata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trotter stuns Gogoplata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trotter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gogoplata takes a swing at Trotter's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter moves out of range as Gogoplata strikes.
Gogoplata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Gogoplata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trotter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trotter is trying to control Gogoplata's posture but Gogoplata avoids it.
Trotter is trying to improve his position.

Gogoplata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trotter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gogoplata cracks Trotter with a big right hand but Trotter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter wants to control but Gogoplata postures up.
Gogoplata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trotter's legs.
Gogoplata lands a few punches from side control.
Trotter tries to improve position but can't.
Gogoplata throws a strike aimed at the side of Trotter's head but Trotter avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dell Trotter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Trotter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gogoplata misses with a wild body shot.
Gogoplata lands an overhand right.
Gogoplata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gogoplata misses with a body shot
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Gogoplata scores a takedown into full mount!

Gogoplata jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Trotter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Trotter and Gogoplata has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Trotter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gogoplata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trotter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trotter is looking to regain half guard here but Gogoplata keeps moving and retains side control.
Gogoplata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

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.
An elbow from Gogoplata crashes against the mat.
Trotter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gogoplata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Gogoplata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trotter sees it coming and defends easily.
Trotter trying to control here.
Gogoplata is trying to control. Trotter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gogoplata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gogoplata.
Trotter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gogoplata 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.
Gogoplata throwing strikes but missing.
Gogoplata lands a couple of elbows.
Gogoplata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gogoplata is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gogoplata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gogoplata distracts Trotter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trotter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gogoplata manages to get himself to full guard.
Trotter throws a big right hand that misses.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trotter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trotter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Gogoplata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trotter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trotter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trotter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Park Sun Gogoplata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trotter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dell Trotter!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Park Sun Gogoplata!

The fight ends as a draw!
Park Sun Gogoplata retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!