PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Urbonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urbonas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent. Yoshiro Gomi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gomi
vs
Urbonas

190 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Urbonas!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomi gets a double leg takedown into Urbonas's guard.
Gomi preventing the sweep.
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urbonas is keeping the position for now.
Urbonas 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.
Gomi scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Urbonas controls Gomi momentarily but Gomi frees himself.
Urbonas keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.
Gomi passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urbonas is trying to control Gomi's posture but Gomi avoids it.
Gomi trying to control the action but Urbonas is working from the bottom.

Gomi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gomi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Urbonas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Urbonas is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Urbonas wants to control but Gomi postures up.
Gomi laying and praying for a moment but Urbonas takes advantage and regains half guard.

Gomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Urbonas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Urbonas is staying active underneath Gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Urbonas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Gomi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Urbonas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomi.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urbonas manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Urbonas keeps moving.

Gomi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Urbonas dives on top into guard.

That's four 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.
Urbonas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomi is keeping the position for now.
Urbonas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomi 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.
Gomi controls Urbonas momentarily but Urbonas frees himself.
Urbonas trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiro Gomi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gomi gets a double leg takedown into Urbonas's guard.
Urbonas keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.

Gomi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Urbonas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Urbonas has escaped and now he's on top!
Gomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urbonas stands and throws Gomi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomi is letting Urbonas control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Urbonas's best efforts.
Gomi is trying to control but can't.
Gomi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Urbonas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomi is retaining full guard.
Gomi has control of Urbonas's left arm, preventing Urbonas from doing any damage.
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urbonas is one step ahead there.
Gomi has Urbonas pulled in close to control his posture.

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.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Urbonas from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yoshiro Gomi wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Gomi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Urbonas is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomi passes to full mount!
Gomi tries to control but Urbonas wriggling away.

Gomi is working for a guillotine from mount but Urbonas frees his head quite easily.
Urbonas is working to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.

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

Gomi has an Americana. Urbonas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gomi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gomi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yoshiro Gomi!