PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daichi Akio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krauser Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gotch has chosen Medieval War as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Akio
vs
Gotch

197 cm
25
246 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daichi Akio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krauser Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Akio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gotch's guard.

Gotch has his foot on Akio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akio works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch wants to control the position but Akio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gotch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akio is working away from the top position though.

Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akio pulls his head out easily.
Gotch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akio is not content to let Gotch control the position.
Akio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gotch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotch throwing strikes but missing.
Akio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Akio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Akio wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Gotch chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotch lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Akio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Akio working for a triangle but Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch postures up in Akio's guard and throws a big left but Akio blocks it.
Akio keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully.
Gotch throwing strikes but missing.
Gotch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gotch throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gotch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akio working a defensive guard but Gotch passes into half guard.
Gotch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Gotch is working for a kimura but Akio is defending it quite comfortably.

Akio looking for submissions off his back.
Akio wants to get back to full guard but Gotch has mounted him!
Gotch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gotch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
BOOM! Gotch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akio manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Akio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch trying to control the action but Akio is working from the bottom.
Akio has hold of Gotch's hands but Gotch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Akio looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gotch wants to take a breather but Akio is having none of it.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krauser Gotch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gotch misses with an uppercut.
Akio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gotch thows a body shot but no joy.
Akio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gotch gets caught napping as Akio dives in and scores a takedown. Gotch manages to retain guard.
Gotch wants to sweep but no luck.

Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotch is looking to sweep but instead, Akio has passed into half guard.
Gotch gets back to full guard.
Gotch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Akio!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch looking to finish Akio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Akio!
Akio tries to hold on but Gotch postures up.
Gotch with good strikes from the mount here!
Gotch landing strikes from the mount.
Gotch lands with some strikes.
Akio tries to reverse the position but Gotch maintains control.
Gotch with shots to the head and body - Akio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch working the ground and pound effectively.
Akio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gotch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akio works his way to full guard. Good work.

Gotch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gotch pushes down on Akio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gotch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akio taking some punishment here, with Gotch in his half guard.
Gotch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gotch connects with a nice short shot to Akio's temple.
Gotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch working Akio over with strikes.
Gotch is keen to just control but Akio is a slippery customer.

Akio looking for submissions off his back.
Akio wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gotch is controlling the pace.

Akio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akio is looking for a sweep. Gotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Akio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gotch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akio defending well though.

Akio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gotch is trying to control. Akio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gotch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gotch trying to control the action but Akio is working from the bottom.
Gotch drops an elbow to the side of Akio's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krauser Gotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Akio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gotch misses with a hook.

Gotch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Akio forces his way into half guard.
Gotch tries to roll over but Akio keeps him under control.
Gotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Akio is looking for a kimura but Gotch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akio to get the leverage.
Akio prevents Gotch from improving his position.

Akio seems to be looking for submissions.
Gotch tries to kick Akio off but Akio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch tries to roll over but Akio keeps him under control.
Akio wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.

Akio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotch sees it coming and defends easily.
Akio wants to pass the guard but Gotch is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Akio seems to be looking for submissions.

Akio seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.
Gotch trying to control here.
Daichi Akio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krauser Gotch 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.
Gotch keeping hold of Akio's head, controlling as best he can.
Gotch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akio trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Akio being controlled here momentarily.
Akio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Gotch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotch, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akio shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotch sprawls well. He's pushed Akio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gotch stuffs the takedown.
Gotch scores with a sloppy right hand. Akio should have avoided that one.
Gotch is looking to clinch.
Akio shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotch sprawls well. He's pushed Akio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Akio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akio looks to land a combination but Gotch avoids it well.
Akio has his takedown stuffed
and Gotch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Gotch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akio is looking to reverse the position.
Akio is being controlled here.
Gotch trying to control the action but Akio is working from the bottom.
Krauser Gotch has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gotch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gotch trying to control the position but Akio is working away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Krauser Gotch hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gotch scores with a nice right hand.
Akio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotch's waist but Gotch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akio off to one side.

Gotch scores with a takedown into Akio's guard.

Akio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotch's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krauser Gotch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotch 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krauser Gotch!
A very excited looking Krauser Gotch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.