PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Coleman (ranked 7139 p4p, 677 weight class) and Miller Gozu (ranked 8034 p4p, 721 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Coleman
vs
Gozu

188 cm
29
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

181 cm
30
198 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miller Gozu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gozu rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gozu is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.

Gozu is trying to trip Coleman. He has hold of a leg but Coleman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gozu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gozu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gozu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gozu is trying to move to mount but Coleman reverses beautifully and ends up in Gozu's guard.

Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gozu working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gozu wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gozu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gozu on the ground.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Gozu keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gozu looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.

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

Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gozu pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Gozu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gozu trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miller Gozu dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gozu closes the distance and pushes Coleman back into the cage.

Gozu pulls guard effortlessly.

Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gozu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozu trying to control the position.
Gozu managing to control the position.

Gozu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.

Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gozu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller Gozu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gozu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gozu looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Gozu avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Gozu misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Gozu didn't expect that.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Gozu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.

Gozu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Gozu stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gozu controlling from the top position.
Gozu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miller Gozu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
Gozu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Gozu wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.

Gozu gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Gozu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gozu is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gozu controlling the pace.

Coleman 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 cage.

Gozu pulls guard.
Gozu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gozu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gozu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Coleman has one foot on Gozu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gozu throws a leg kick

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gozu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gozu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Miller Gozu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gozu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Coleman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Coleman!
Coleman takes a little break here. Gozu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gozu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Gozu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gozu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman won't allow Gozu to pass to mount.
Gozu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Gozu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Gozu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Gozu eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gozu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Gozu has control of the leg.
Gozu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Gozu is controlling the pace.
Nate Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miller Gozu.
Well Gozu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miller Gozu!
Miller Gozu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.