PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piranha Chonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miller Gozu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chonan
vs
Gozu

176 cm
23
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

181 cm
25
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piranha Chonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miller Gozu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chonan pushes Gozu up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gozu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chonan's brow.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Gozu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chonan after a bit of a struggle.
Chonan stalling the fight.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan is pressed up against the ropes. Gozu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chonan down to the mat. Chonan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Gozu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chonan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gozu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gozu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chonan.
Gozu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gozu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Gozu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Gozu is trying to pull guard but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.
Chonan digs a right hand underneath Gozu's ribcage. Gozu let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gozu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chonan is trying to keep an underhook but Gozu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gozu looks winded!

Chonan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gozu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Gozu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chonan stalls.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Chonan.
Chonan prevents the takedown attempt.
Chonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gozu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonan is pushing Gozu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gozu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chonan.
Chonan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gozu.
Chonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Gozu's head.
Chonan blocks an elbow strike from Gozu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Gozu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chonan is defending well.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Gozu's head.
Still in the clinch, Chonan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gozu looking for a takedown.
Chonan presses Gozu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
Chonan presses Gozu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Gozu's head.
Chonan works on Gozu's body with a couple of short punches.
Chonan digs a right hand underneath Gozu's ribcage. Gozu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan pushes Gozu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan pushes Gozu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan lands a body punch.
Chonan avoiding damage.
Chonan presses Gozu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gozu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chonan avoids it.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozus head.
Chonan lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Chonan.
Chonan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Chonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gozu.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozu wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonan is leaning against Gozu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chonan.
A left hand lands to the body for Chonan.
A shot in the inside from Chonan.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chonan works on Gozu's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chonan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chonan pushes Gozu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gozu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Chonan to keep the fight standing.
Chonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gozu can do to turn this around?
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chonan trying to control the position but instead, Gozu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chonan into the ropes.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gozu or not.
Chonan just leaning against Gozu, taking a breather.
Chonan has Gozu pressed against the ropes.
Chonan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chonan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Chonan as the two fighters clinch.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozu is breathing heavily.
Gozu letting Chonan take a breather here.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chonan stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Piranha Chonan.

Gozu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gozu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chonan avoids it.
Gozu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chonan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gozu.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Chonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chonan is pressed up against the ropes. Gozu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chonan down to the mat. Chonan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gozu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Chonan forces Gozu back against the ropes and clinches.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan stalling the fight.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chonan taking a breather.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Gozu's head.
Chonan presses Gozu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Chonan.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan stalling against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozus head.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Gozu is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Chonan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chonan gets through Gozu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gozu is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonan finish him?
Gozu tries to pull guard but Chonan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gozu drops back down to his feet.
Gozu seems to have recovered his senses.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Chonan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chonan digs a right hand underneath Gozu's ribcage. Gozu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonan managing to block the knees to the body from Gozu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chonan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gozu or not.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chonan is working Gozu over against the ropes.
Chonan presses Gozu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chonan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gozu has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gozu wants to take the fight to the mat but Chonan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gozu misses with an elbow strike.
Gozu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chonan smiles and moves away.

Chonan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gozu looking for a takedown.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Chonan is pushing Gozu up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gozu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Chonan.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan is working Gozu over against the ropes.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
Chonan digs a right hand into Gozu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gozu's gas tank.
Chonan pushes Gozu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chonan lands on the inside with an 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!
Chonan digs a right hand underneath Gozu's ribcage. Gozu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gozu up against the ropes.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Miller Gozu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan is working Gozu over against the ropes.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Gozu is looking for a takedown.
Chonan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gozu up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gozu with a big uppercut! Gozu tries to clinch up but Chonan pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Gozu to the mat! Gozu covers up and Chonan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Piranha Chonan!
Piranha Chonan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Miller Gozu spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.