PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seng Goku (ranked 8169 p4p, 310 weight class) and Gato Wali (ranked 7955 p4p, 305 weight class). Gato Wali acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Goku
vs
Wali

170 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seng Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gato Wali!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wali.

Wali clinches.
Goku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goku trying to land knees to the body.
Goku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wali's elbow.
Goku misses with a body punch.
Wali can't break the clinch.
Goku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goku misses with a body punch.
Goku tries to land a knee to the head but Wali blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku prevents the takedown attempt.
Goku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wali.
Wali prevents a body shot from Goku.
Goku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wali avoids the elbow strike from Goku, against the cage.
Goku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goku lands with a light punch inside.
Goku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wali is defending well for now.
Wali trying to stall but Goku improves his position.
Goku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wali or not.
Wali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wali avoiding damage as Goku throws knees to the body.
Goku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gato Wali.
Goku trying to land knees to the body.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goku has a couple of punches blocked by Wali.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Wali controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wali is defending well for now.
Wali blocks a body shot from Goku.
Goku missing with knees to the body.
Wali tries to score a body lock takedown but Goku shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wali goes for a takedown attempt but Goku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goku, as that shot connected.
Goku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Goku misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goku.
Seng Goku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goku throws a right and a left that Wali avoids nicely.
Goku lands a jab to Wali's midsection.
Goku scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Goku.
Goku connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku scores with the left hand. Wali knows he should have avoided that one.
Goku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Goku. Beautiful body shot.
Goku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goku digs a good body shot into Wali's ribs.
Wali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wali at a distance.
Goku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wali shoots in but no luck this time.
Goku connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goku swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wali doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Goku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands with an overhand left.
Goku lands with a nice body punch.
Goku sizes up Wali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goku stuns Wali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wali doesn't manage to clinch there - Goku circles away.
Goku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Wali is rocked!
Wali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goku jabs at Wali's body.
No luck for Wali with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seng Goku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goku throws out a powerful jab.
Gato Wali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Wali is just out of range.
Nice cross by Goku.
Goku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wali under the eye.
Wali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wali avoids the body shot from Goku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Wali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wali's hands.
Goku's corner calls for a 1-2. Goku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Goku cracks a nice hook into Wali's ribs.
Goku lands the left hand.
Goku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wali manages to avoid it.
Wali shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense.
Goku works Wali's body with a nice hook.
Goku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goku cracks a nice hook into Wali's ribs.
Seng Goku is winning the standup battle so far.
Wali misses with a body kick.
Wali has his takedown stuffed
and Goku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goku scores with a hook to the body. Wali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Goku. Those never looked like landing.
Wali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seng Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goku scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wali was well out of range. Poor timing from Goku.
Goku lands a slapping body shot.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Goku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goku scores with a nice head shot.
Wali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goku pinned against the cage. Goku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gato Wali.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Wali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goku cracks a nice hook into Wali's ribs.
Goku tests Wali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wali tries to move into range but Goku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wali is still on wobbly legs! Can Goku finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Goku scores with a sloppy right hand. Wali should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Goku. Beautiful body shot.
Wali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goku lands a nice shot to the body.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goku lands a nice shot to the body.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wali moves away.
Wali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goku scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku dips to his left and cracks Wali with an uppercut!
Wali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wali with a poor takedown
and Goku counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku connects with a looping right hand.
Goku cracks Wali with an open hand slap.
Goku scores with a hook.
Goku throws a series of strikes that have Wali backpedaling.
Wali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goku lands a right hook to the body.
Goku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goku is fending him off so far but Wali persists. Nope, Goku circles away and we're back to standing.
Wali is breathing heavily.
Wali motions for Goku to come forward. Wali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wali takes one on the button.
Wali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Goku.
Goku throws out a powerful jab.
Goku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Goku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wali doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seng Goku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goku lunges at Wali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wali's hand.
Goku connects with a body shot.
Goku stalks Wali and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wali's face. Wali staggers backwards, shaken.
Goku cracks Wali with an open hand slap.
Goku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wali has a takedown stuffed.
Nice shot by Goku.
Goku lands with a hook. Wali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wali slips a jab and a cross from Goku.
Goku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wali at a distance.
Goku lands with a shot to the body.
Goku scores with a punch to the head.
Goku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wali moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wali shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense.
Wali dives in and grabs Goku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goku pushes down on Wali's head and hops out.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gato Wali.
Wali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goku punishes Wali's body with a nice straight punch.
Wali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goku is looking to counter punch.
Goku stuffs the takedown.
Goku lands an overhand right.
Goku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goku connects with the punch.
Goku lands a body shot.
Wali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goku lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Goku as he connects with a hook.
Goku lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku lands a slapping body shot.
Wali tries to clinch but Goku is having none of it.
Wali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goku scores with a body shot.
Goku tests Wali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wali throws out a leg kick but Goku moves out of range and Wali only half commits.
Wali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goku cracks Wali with a good jab.
Wali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goku lands a slapping body shot.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Goku enables Wali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wali manages to get himself to full guard.

Goku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wali can do to turn this around?
Goku forces his way into half guard.

Goku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goku moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wali trying to remain calm as Goku controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Goku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wali is looking for a sweep.

Goku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wali has escaped the position, nice work there.

Goku is trying to get an arm triangle but Wali is defending well.

Goku is trying to get an arm triangle but Wali is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seng Goku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seng Goku!
Gato Wali was interviewed post fight and said 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.