PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chevy Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goto comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Boy. Nguyen has chosen Oetori as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Goto
vs
Nguyen

173 cm
31
146 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

167 cm
34
147 lbs
27 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chevy Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nguyen.
Goto throws a wild body kick that Nguyen sees coming a mile off.
Nguyen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goto as he jumps to the side.
Nguyen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nguyen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nguyen blocks a head kick by Goto.
Nguyen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goto.
Nguyen 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.
Goto lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Nguyen throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goto.
Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goto.
That kick from Goto tenderised Nguyen's leg. Nguyen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen ducks right into an uppercut from Goto.
Goto scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Nguyen blocks the leg kick.
Goto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nguyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goto lands a jab to the nose.
Goto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Goto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen.
Yoshiteru Goto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goto looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen thumps Goto with a low kick.
Yoshiteru Goto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Goto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen is looking to chop away at Goto's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto lands a slapping body shot.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goto jabs Nguyen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goto throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Goto as he connects with a hook.
Goto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nguyen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Goto.
Nguyen throws a hook but Goto avoids it easily.
Goto throws a front kick aimed at Nguyen's knee but Nguyen avoids it well.
Goto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tried to score with a low kick but Goto checks it.
Goto misses the jab.
Goto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goto throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen defending well as Goto loads up on a big left hand.
Goto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nguyen on the side of the head.
Goto misses with a hook.
Nguyen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goto looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Goto misses with a looping right.
Goto throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Goto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Nguyen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Goto tenderised Nguyen's leg. Nguyen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nguyen throws an overhand right that lands on Goto's shoulder, as Goto tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen slips under a jab.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Goto.
Crunch! Goto slams his shin into Nguyen's torso.
Nguyen needs to keep his hands up - Goto had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen throws a jab when Goto was well out of range.
Goto lands a nice hook to Nguyen's body. Nguyen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nguyen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nguyen throws a body kick that misses.
Goto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nguyen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nguyen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nguyen takes one to the side of the head.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiteru Goto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goto throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.
Nguyen looks to land a right hand but Goto moved out of range.
Nguyen checks a leg kick nicely.
Goto misses with a right hand
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Goto misses.
Yoshiteru Goto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguyen throws a leg kick but Goto checks it.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Goto throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Goto throws a big shot that misses.
Nguyen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nguyen blocks the low kick.
Goto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goto throws a lazy right hand but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nguyen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Goto.
Goto scores with a nice right hand.
Goto misses with a looping left.
Goto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses.
Goto misses with a few strikes there.
Goto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nguyen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goto.
Goto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nguyen to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Goto throws an off balance right hand
and Nguyen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto looks to land a left hand but Nguyen moved out of range nicely.
Goto connects with a solid leg kick.
Nguyen moves away from the strike by Goto.
Goto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nguyen's hands.
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.
Goto avoids a kick to the body.
Goto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nguyen is out of range and Goto settles back down.
Goto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nguyen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nguyen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Goto finds it's way through Nguyen's defenses.
Goto misses with a looping left.
Goto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen lands a jab to Goto's midsection.
Goto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Goto throws a jab when Nguyen was well out of range.
Goto thuds his right hand into Nguyen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goto 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.
Nguyen throws a head kick that half lands.
Goto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goto misses with a looping left.
Goto swinging wildly here.
That kick from Goto tenderised Nguyen's leg. Nguyen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nguyen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Goto swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Goto throws a series of punches but Nguyen moves out of range.
Goto slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Goto lunges at Nguyen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nguyen's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goto throws a leg kick which misses Nguyen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nguyen tries to avoid it.
A big right from Goto misses.
Goto is looking to chop away at Nguyen's legs.
Goto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Goto.
Nguyen cracks the inside of Goto's front leg.
Nguyen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Goto feints and then cracks Nguyen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nguyen down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nguyen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiteru Goto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Goto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goto was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Goto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nguyen back to the cage. Goto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goto throws a solid leg kick but Nguyen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goto.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goto lands an overhand right.
Goto throws out a loose jab but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nguyen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nguyen scrambles back to his feet.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Goto knows he should have avoided that one.
Nguyen moves forwards but Goto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goto walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Goto misses its intended target.
Goto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Goto.
Goto misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nguyen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goto has got the better of the exchanges.
Goto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nguyen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Nguyen blocks the leg kick.
Nguyen digs a good body shot into Goto's ribs.
A lazy left from Nguyen finds it's target.
Nguyen dives in and grabs Goto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goto pushes down on Nguyen's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nguyen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Goto saw that one coming.
Nguyen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Nguyen.
Yoshiteru Goto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen ducks under a wild hook from Goto.
Nguyen misses with a head kick.
Goto looks to throw the jab but Nguyen is out of range.
Goto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goto thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Goto.
Goto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nguyen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goto throws an overhand right that lands on Nguyen's shoulder, as Nguyen tries to avoid the shot.
Nguyen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goto counters with a thumping low kick.
Goto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nguyen.
Nguyen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Goto.
Nguyen looks to land a body kick but Goto moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen moves out of range of the leg kick from Goto.
A big right from Goto misses.
Nguyen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goto misses with a hook.
A big right from Goto misses.
Goto throws a head kick that Nguyen semi-blocks.
Goto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nguyen misses the jab.
Goto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goto misses with a low kick as Nguyen jumps back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goto, right into the meat.
Goto moves forwards but Nguyen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.
Goto throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen misses with a body kick.

Nguyen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chevy Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goto wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
Nguyen wants to control for a moment but Goto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nguyen wants to control but Goto is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen thows a huge punch but Goto dodges it nicely.
Goto is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshiteru Goto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goto, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiteru Goto!
An intense looking Yoshiteru Goto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Who is the fuckin spud now you jack ass. Eat some more vegemite you fucking cunt'.
In defeat, Chevy Nguyen stepped up to the mic, saying 'More fighting less training...'.