PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshiteru Goto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goto
vs
Teixeira

173 cm
20
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshiteru Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goto scores with a punch to the head.
Goto scores with a push kick.
Teixeira moves out of range of the body kick from Goto.
Teixeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goto is fending him off so far but Teixeira persists. Nope, Goto circles away and we're back to standing.
Goto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goto lands a leg kick that knocks Teixeira off balance momentarily.
Teixeira fails with the takedown
and Goto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking.
Yoshiteru Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Teixeira.
Teixeira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goto counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Goto - just one landing.
Goto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Goto.
Goto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Goto. No joy for Teixeira on that attempt.
Goto lands with a kick to the temple. Teixeira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goto throws a head kick that Teixeira semi-blocks.
Teixeira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Teixeira.
Goto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teixeira looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teixeira is defended easily by Goto.
Goto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teixeira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira shoots in and drives through. Goto sprawls well.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt
and Goto counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goto lands with a nice body kick.
Teixeira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goto.
Goto scores with a hook.
Teixeira tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Goto tries to sprawl out of it but Teixeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goto lands a jab to the head.
Goto looks to land a combination but Teixeira avoids it well.
Teixeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teixeira there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Goto.
Goto throws a sloppy head kick and Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Goto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teixeira has his takedown stuffed
and Goto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teixeira's knee momentarily.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Goto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Teixeira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goto's guard.
Goto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goto tries to get out of the position.
Goto keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Teixeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Goto is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.
Teixeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto is refusing to be controlled, as Teixeira sits in half guard.
Goto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiteru Goto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Teixeira gets a takedown into half guard.

Teixeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goto is just riding it out for now. Teixeira eventually gives up the hold.
Teixeira wants to control but Goto is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teixeira is working for a submission of some sort.
Teixeira passes to full mount!
Teixeira throws some wild stikes that Goto manages to avoid easily.
Teixeira punching from mount but Goto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Teixeira throwing strikes here but Goto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws some wild stikes that Goto manages to avoid easily.
Teixeira throws some wild stikes that Goto manages to avoid easily.
Teixeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goto is looking to escape.
Teixeira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto is squirming around, avoiding Teixeira's attempts to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Teixeira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goto shrugs it off.
Teixeira throwing strikes here but Goto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goto is now in Teixeira's guard. A big mistake from Teixeira there, giving up the dominant position!
Teixeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Goto looking to sit in guard and control but Teixeira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teixeira throws an elbow that misses. Goto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Teixeira's guard. Nice move by Goto!
Goto stays in close to Teixeira's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmundo Teixeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Teixeira blocks a head kick by Goto.
Teixeira misses with a takedown attempt - Goto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teixeira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teixeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshiteru Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Teixeira.
Goto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teixeira.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Goto enables Teixeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teixeira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teixeira stays in close to Goto's body and controls the position.
Teixeira looking to pass the guard.
Teixeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto keeping moving, preventing Teixeira from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Edmundo Teixeira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goto as he avoids it easily.
Goto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goto lands a leg kick that knocks Teixeira off balance momentarily.
Teixeira shoots in for a double leg but Goto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teixeira shoots in for a takedown but Goto shows good takedown defense.
Edmundo Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goto lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goto!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Goto lands but Teixeira takes it in his stride.
Goto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teixeira is able to avoid easily.

Teixeira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Teixeira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Teixeira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goto prevents Teixeira from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Teixeira.
Teixeira is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Goto is in real trouble.

Teixeira working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Goto is doing well to defend. Teixeira seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Goto is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edmundo Teixeira!