PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 372 p4p, 43 weight class) and Jiri Sayonara (ranked 615 p4p, 72 weight class). Sayonara has chosen Edge Of The Blade as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gold
vs
Sayonara

179 cm
34
150 lbs
23 - 15 - 1

178 cm
31
138 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Granite chin

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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 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
Sayonara misses with a looping right.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sayonara takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Sayonara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara lands with a hook. Gold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crunch! Gold slams his shin into Sayonara's torso.
Gold is looking to slow Sayonara down with leg kicks.
Gold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Gold misses.
Sayonara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sayonara misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Sayonara.
Sayonara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gold doesn't seem bothered though.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Gold coming out on top.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara jabs at Gold's body.
Gold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara lands with a nice body punch.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sayonara checks a low kick from Gold.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sayonara blocks a jab.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sayonara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Gold catches Sayonara right on the button with a cross.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sayonara.
Gold misses with a wild combination.

Sayonara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Sayonara throwing strikes but missing.
Gold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara throwing strikes but missing.
Gold wants to hit a switch here but Sayonara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gold there!
Gold manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Sayonara seems to be looking for submissions.
Gold wants to improve his position but Sayonara is controlling well.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Gold is concentrating on defense, preventing Sayonara from advancing position.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gold throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Sayonara slips the punch.
Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gold misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely.
Sayonara swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.
Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a big shot that misses.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot.
Sayonara 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.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Sayonara lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Gold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold is looking to chop away at Sayonara's legs.
Sayonara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Sayonara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sayonara digs a good hook to Gold's body.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.
Sayonara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Gold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold connects with the punch.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold throws a leg kick but Sayonara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sayonara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Gold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Gold misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sayonara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gold lands with an uppercut that bounces Sayonara off the cage and back into range.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara counters with a right hand to the body.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Gold.
Sayonara cracks Gold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gold throws a head kick that Sayonara semi-blocks.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sayonara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
As Sayonara backs away, Gold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gold.
Gold scores with a nice head shot.
Gold misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Gold lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.
Gold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Sayonara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sayonara jabs at Gold's body.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sayonara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Gold's body. Gold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayonara clobbers Gold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sayonara connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayonara moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Sayonara misses its intended target.
Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.
Sayonara lands with a shot to the body.
Sayonara works over Gold's head and body with a nice combination.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sayonara throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Gold scores with a jab.
Gold tries to clinch but Sayonara moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayonara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Sayonara misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jiri Sayonara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gold.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold throws a head kick but Sayonara moves out of range.
Sayonara lands a slapping body shot.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sayonara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
And Gold counters with a quick kick to the body but Sayonara blocks it.
Gold throws a leg kick
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayonara scores with a jab to the body.
Gold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayonara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot.
Sayonara feints the counter takedown.
Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold defending well as Sayonara loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayonara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut
and Gold counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Sayonara.
Sayonara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold misses with a hook
enabling Sayonara to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
Gold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gold moves into the clinch.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sayonara wants a takedown.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold misses with some punches.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara controlling the action here for a moment.
Gold is pressed up against the cage. Sayonara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gold down to the mat. Gold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Liquid Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range.
Gold throws a low kick but Sayonara avoids it.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayonara.
As Gold backs off Sayonara throws a huge counter combo but Gold manages to avoid it all.
Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Sayonara to acknowledge the strikes.
Gold tries to score with a low kick but Sayonara moves his leg out of the way.
Sayonara throws a shot to the body.
Sayonara digs a good hook to Gold's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Sayonara misses.
A low kick from Gold misses
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara has a takedown stuffed.
Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold with a hook.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Sayonara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiri Sayonara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold misses with a hook.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sayonara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiri Sayonara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sayonara 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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