PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Supersonic - Jamiroquai. Keith Green has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Green
vs
Gomi

187 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
29
195 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomi.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomi is one step ahead there.
Gomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.

Green pushes Gomi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Gomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green wants to control but Gomi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gomi seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Gomi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Green!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gomi wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gomi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gomi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Green manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomi trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Gomi working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Green is not content to let Gomi control the position.

Gomi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gomi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomi's guard! Nice work there by Green!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green content to stall in guard here.

Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Gomi's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.

Green gets to his feet. Gomi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Green takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Gomi thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Green looks for the body kick but Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gomi closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keith Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsatsu Gomi.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Green has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Green.
Green misses with a body punch.
Gomi is trying to pull guard but Green turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keith Green 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.

Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomi avoids a kick to the body.
Gomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Gomi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green is trying to keep Gomi in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green keeping full guard, as Gomi tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomi thinking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gomi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Gomi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Gomi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Green lands.
Gomi misses with a body shot.

Gomi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Gomi is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomi to get the leverage.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.
Gomi has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomi on the ground.
Green preventing the sweep.

Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsatsu Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green tries to stand but Gomi is controlling from the bottom.

Gomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.

Gomi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Green uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green stands up.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green keeps Gomi at a distance using the push kick.
Green motions for Gomi to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gomi fails to land the takedown.
Keith Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsatsu Gomi.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Gomi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Green works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gomi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomi.
That kick from Green tenderised Gomi's leg. Gomi is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Green dominated that second round.
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!

Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Keith Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomi looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gomi slips a jab from Green.
Green is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Green looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Gomi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Gomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keith Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tsatsu Gomi.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green lands a head shot.
Keith Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green lands a jab to Gomi's midsection.
Green lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomi on the side of the head.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Gomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
Green lands with a straight right. Gomi didn't see that one coming.
Gomi misses with a takedown attempt
and Green counters with a leg kick.

Gomi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Green pushes Gomi off and gets back to his feet.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Decent striking displayed by Green there.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Gomi pushes him off.
Green lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Green connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomi. Gomi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keith Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Green is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Gomi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Green doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomi.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Tsatsu Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green is trying to stand.

Gomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Green!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Green thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.