PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Changggg (ranked 4978 p4p, 477 weight class) and Son Gohan (ranked 8087 p4p, 557 weight class). Pedro Changggg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Changggg
vs
Gohan

177 cm
28
157 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changggg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Gohan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gohan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Changggg.
Gohan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gohan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Changggg.
Gohan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gohan dives in and grabs Changggg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Changggg pushes down on Gohan's head and hops out.
We've been told by Changggg's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Changggg doesn't manage to clinch there - Gohan circles away.
Gohan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Changggg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Changggg scores with a shot to the body.
Changggg lunges at Gohan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gohan's hand.
Changggg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Changggg lands a body shot.
Gohan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Gohan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Changggg.
Gohan is trying to break free.
Gohan takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Changggg has a couple of punches blocked by Gohan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Changggg.
Changggg prevents the takedown attempt.
Changggg stops a takedown attempt from Gohan.
Pedro Changggg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Gohan.
Changggg with a knee to the head.
Gohan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Changggg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gohan looks winded!
Changggg tries to land a knee to the head but Gohan blocks with his arms.
Changggg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Changggg lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Changggg as the two fighters clinch.
Changggg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gohan wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Changggg.
Gohan is trying to break the clinch but Changggg has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Changggg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Changggg lands an elbow inside that Gohan shrugs off.
Changggg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Changggg as the two fighters clinch.
Changggg lands a damaging elbow.
Changggg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Son Gohan has been cut.
Changggg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gohan.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Gohan 's eye.
Changggg works on Gohan's body with a couple of short punches.
Changggg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gohan's defenses.
Changggg can't find room to land a body shot as Gohan controls the action.
A short left from Changggg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Changggg.
Changggg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changggg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Changggg tries to work over Gohan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg landing knees to the body.
Changggg lands an elbow inside that Gohan shrugs off.
Changggg pushes Gohan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Changggg tries to land knees in the clinch but Gohan avoids the damage to the body.
Changggg lands a good knee to the midsection. Gohan won't want to take too many of those.
Changggg tries to throw a body punch but Gohan avoids it by throwing Changggg back against the cage.
Gohan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Changggg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gohan can turn it around.
Changggg landing knees to the body.
Changggg lands an elbow that stopped Gohan in his tracks for a moment.
Changggg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Changggg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gohan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Changggg lands a hook that snaps the head of Gohan backwards.
Changggg lands an elbow inside that Gohan shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changggg digs a right hand underneath Gohan's ribcage. Gohan let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changggg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gohans head.
Changggg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Changggg cracks Gohan with a nice body shot.
Changggg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Changggg.
Changggg lands a damaging elbow.
Changggg lands an elbow just above Gohan 's eye.
Changggg scores with a shoulder strike.
Changggg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gohan backwards.
Changggg landing knees to the head.
Changggg scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gohan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gohan is looking to break free of the clinch but Changggg has double underhooks.
Changggg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Changggg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gohan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Changggg punishes Gohan's body with a nice straight punch.
Changggg lands a right hook to the body.
Changggg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Changggg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gohan was well out of range. Poor timing from Changggg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gohan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Changggg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gohan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Changggg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Changggg throwing a counter right hand but Gohan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Changggg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Changggg misses the shot to the body.
Gohan is breathing heavily.
Changggg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Changggg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Changggg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohan takes one on the button.
Changggg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Changggg scores with a shot to the body.
Pedro Changggg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gohan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Changggg thuds a left hand into Gohan's body.
Changggg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gohan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gohan misses with a low kick.
Gohan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Changggg. Beautiful body shot.
Gohan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Changggg with a hook.
Gohan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Changggg avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Changggg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Changggg lands a really nice looking cross but Gohan seems unphased.
Changggg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gohan at a distance.
Gohan scores with a punch to the head.
Changggg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gohan's head backwards.
Changggg throws a body punch but Gohan moves out of range.
Changggg scores with a jab to the body.
Gohan walks into a stiff left hand from Changggg.
Changggg lunges at Gohan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gohan's hand.
Gohan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Changggg.
Changggg swings for the body but Gohan moves out of range.
Changggg misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changggg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Changggg checks the leg kick.
Changggg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gohan takes one on the button.
Changggg stuns Gohan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gohan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Changggg. Beautiful body shot.
Gohan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Changggg.
Changggg cracks a nice hook into Gohan's ribs.
Changggg defending well as Gohan loads up on a big left hand.
Changggg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gohan can do to turn this around?
Gohan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gohan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gohan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gohan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Changggg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gohan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gohan shoots in for a takedown but Changggg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pedro Changggg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Gohan.
Changggg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gohan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Changggg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gohan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Changggg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Changggg dodges the punch combination from Gohan.
Gohan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Changggg jabs at Gohan's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Changggg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Son Gohan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Gohan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Changggg.
Changggg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gohan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Changggg did well to prevent Gohan getting side control.
Changggg tries to kick Gohan off in order to stand up. Gohan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gohan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gohan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Changggg parries the strikes from Gohan easily there. Gohan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Changggg to escape.
Gohan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gohan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Changggg is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohan takes a little break here. Changggg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Changggg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gohan on the ground.

Gohan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Changggg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gohan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gohan cracks Changggg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Changggg wants to get back to his feet.
Gohan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gohan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Changggg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Changggg regains half guard, as Gohan was trying to land strikes.
Changggg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gohan.

That's two 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.
Gohan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Changggg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gohan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gohan with the ground and pound but Changggg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gohan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gohan throwing strikes but missing.
Changggg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Changggg wants to stand and escape but Gohan is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Changggg as he connects with a hook.
Changggg connects with a looping right hand.
Changggg moves out of range of the leg kick from Gohan.
Changggg takes a swing at Gohan's ribcage but misses.
Gohan tries to clinch up.
Changggg cracks Gohan with a good jab.
Changggg tries to clinch up but Gohan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gohan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Changggg swings for the body but Gohan moves out of range.
Changggg misses the shot to the body.
Changggg lands with a shot to the body.
Changggg lands a nice hook to Gohan's body. Gohan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gohan dives in for a single leg takedown but Changggg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changggg cracks a nice hook into Gohan's ribs.
Changggg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gohan.
Changggg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Changggg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gohan was well out of range. Poor timing from Changggg.
Changggg scores with a jab.
Gohan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Changggg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Changggg stalks Gohan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gohan's face. Gohan staggers backwards, shaken.
Gohan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gohan duly obliges.
Gohan is looking to clinch.
Changggg throwing a counter right hand but Gohan manages to avoid it.
Changggg scores with a jab to the head.
Gohan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Changggg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedro Changggg is winning the standup battle so far.
Changggg swings for the body but Gohan moves out of range.
Gohan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Changggg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Changggg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Changggg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changggg!
After the big win, Pedro Changggg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.