PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daigo Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's Raining Men. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LePew
vs
Goto

180 cm
23
179 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigo Goto!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goto shoots in but no luck this time.
LePew throws a hook but Goto blocks it.
LePew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goto.
LePew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LePew fails to land the takedown.
LePew throws the left hand but Goto avoids the punch easily.
LePew throws a right hand that Goto ducks under and follows up with a left that Goto also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

LePew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LePew showed some decent athleticism there.

LePew is looking for a kimura but Goto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LePew to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goto defends it well.

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

LePew is trying to work for a kimura but Goto is defending well.
Goto is trying to get back to full guard.
Goto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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.
Goto wants to control but LePew is keeping busy.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LePew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Daigo Goto has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Goto. No joy for LePew on that attempt.
LePew throws a hook to the side of Goto's head but Goto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goto takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew misses with a hook.
LePew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LePew counters with a straight right hand.
LePew doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Goto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

LePew working for a triangle but Goto defends it easily.
Goto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

LePew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LePew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

LePew has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Goto doesn't defend quickly enough and LePew has managed to lock this one up! Can Goto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to LePew on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pierre LePew!
Pierre LePew retains his welterweight title!