PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miller Gozu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Wrestler Killa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Gozu
vs
Wrestler Killa

181 cm
26
198 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
197 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miller Gozu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gozu tries to work over Killa's front leg with a kick but Killa checks it.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gozu throws out the jab.
Gozu throws a hook but Killa avoids it easily.
Killa connects with an inside leg kick.
Gozu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gozu.
Killa lands with a slapping head kick.
Gozu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gozu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Killa there.
Killa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gozu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gozu tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it.
Killa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gozu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gozu throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gozu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killa.
Nice uppercut lands for Killa. That snapped Gozu's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu misses with a two punch combination.
Gozu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gozu avoids the head kick by Killa.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gozu tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it.

Gozu clinches up against the ropes.
Killa is trying to push Gozu away but Gozu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Killa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killa stops a takedown attempt from Gozu.
Gozu has Killa pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Killa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Gozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozu trying to land knees to the body.
Gozu tries to land knees in the clinch but Killa avoids the damage to the body.

Killa lands a takedown into guard.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Killa controlling him for the moment.
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Killa wanted to stand there but Gozu had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom.
Gozu is pulling down on Killa's head to control his posture.

Gozu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Killa has passed into half guard!
Gozu is pressing down on Killa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Killa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gozu is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gozu on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Killa blocks the low kick.
Gozu fails to land with a series of punches.
Killa throws a head kick that half lands.
Gozu misses with a wild body shot.
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gozu avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gozu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killa stalks Gozu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gozu's face. Gozu staggers backwards, shaken.
Gozu slips a jab from Killa.
Gozu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gozu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killa as he jumps to the side.
Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozu.
Gozu takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gozu 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 Killa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gozu momentarily.
A combination from Killa does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gozu misses the target.
Gozu dips to his left and cracks Killa with an uppercut!

Gozu closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the ropes.
Gozu keeps control of Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Wrestler Killa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gozu moves in looking to clinch but Killa pushes him off.
Killa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Killa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gozu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gozu throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a straight right hand.
Gozu missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Killa.
Killa checks a low kick from Gozu.
Gozu throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
Gozu throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Gozu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Killa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Killa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killa scores with a head kick. Gozu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Da Wrestler Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killa ducks under a wild hook from Gozu.
Gozu fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozu.
Gozu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killa. Killa obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gozu.
Killa ducks under a wild hook from Gozu.
Gozu misses with a looping right.
Gozu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gozu throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Killa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gozu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozu tries to clinch up but Killa circles away and keeps his distance.
Killa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gozu.
Gozu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gozu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Killa counters with a crisp one two that drops Gozu! Killa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gozu to his feet! Gozu is in big trouble!
Killa misses with a body shot.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Killa slams his shin into Gozu's torso.
A shot to the liver by Killa. Beautiful body shot.
Gozu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozu throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Killa.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gozu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gozu misses the jab.
Gozu misses with a right hand
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Gozu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gozu misses with a hook
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gozu misses with the combination.
Gozu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Killa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gozu swings widly with a right hand
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gozu tries to clinch up.
Killa throws a big counter head kick but Gozu avoids it with no problem.
Gozu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killa defends well and Gozu ends up having to push Killa into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gozu looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well.
Killa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozu.
Killa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Killa swinging wildly here.
Gozu misses with a straight right.
Gozu throws a leg kick
and Killa counters with a thumping low kick.
Gozu shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killa thuds a left hand into Gozu's body.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa scores with a jab to the body.
Gozu throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
Gozu misses with a left hand
and Gozu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killa - that will leave a mark!
Killa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gozu throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Killa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Gozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gozu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Gozu does no damage.
Killa throws a good cross that connects.
Gozu wants to clinch but Killa slips to the side
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Killa!
Both fighters circling a little - Killa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Killa. Gozu shrugs it off though.
Gozu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killa.
Killa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozu.
Killa lands a jab to the nose.
Gozu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gozu avoids the head kick by Killa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Wrestler Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Killa cracks Gozu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Killa.
A punch combination from Killa misses.
Gozu 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.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gozu throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Killa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Killa cracks Gozu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gozu shoots and misses
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.

Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
Gozu is working for takedown but Killa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gozu goes for a takedown attempt but Killa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Gozu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gozu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gozu decides to pull guard.
Killa tries to stand but Gozu is controlling from the bottom.
Gozu tries to strike from the bottom.
Gozu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gozu is on top in guard.

Gozu wants to pass the guard but Killa is keeping the position.
Gozu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller Gozu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Killa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Gozu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Killa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Killa has escaped and now he's on top!

Gozu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Killa is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gozu is working an open guard so Killa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gozu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gozu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKilla.
Killa throws a head kick but Gozu moves out of range.
Gozu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gozu's head.
Gozu looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
A combination from Gozu does no damage.
Killa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gozu defends it well.
Sloppy strikes from Gozu. Those never looked like landing.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.
Killa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozu.
Killa lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Killa.
Killa throws a head kick that Gozu semi-blocks.
Da Wrestler Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozu.
Killa is looking to slow Gozu down with leg kicks.

Gozu closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gozu gets control of Killa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gozu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killa stands and throws Gozu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gozu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Killa's best efforts.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Killa stands up from half guard.
Gozu misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Wrestler Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Wrestler Killa!
Miller Gozu was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.