PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yaazi Qyzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Qyzan
vs
Goatboy

160 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Experienced

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yaazi Qyzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatboy throws a leg kick but Qyzan sees it coming and moves out of range.

Goatboy moves into the clinch.
Goatboy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qyzan.
Goatboy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qyzan.
Goatboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goatboy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Qyzan.
Qyzan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goatboy.
Qyzan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qyzan.
We've been informed that Goatboy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goatboy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goatboy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Goatboy.
Goatboy lands a shoulder strike.
Goatboy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Qyzan blocks an uppercut.
Qyzan has a couple of punches blocked by Goatboy.
Goatboy throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qyzan throws a head punch that misses.
Goatboy scores with a hook to the body.
Goatboy stalling against the cage.

Goatboy manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Qyzan.
A lazy left from Qyzan finds it's target.
Yaazi Qyzan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qyzan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goatboy.
Qyzan tries to bum rush Goatboy with a series of wild strikes but Goatboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qyzan throws a jab but it's blocked by Goatboy.
Goatboy delivers a nice body kick.
Goatboy throws a leg kick which misses Qyzan's front leg but catches the back leg as Qyzan tries to avoid it.
Qyzan throws a looping overhand right but Goatboy ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Qyzan.
Qyzan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goatboy.
Goatboy checks a low kick from Qyzan.
Qyzan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goatboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Qyzan throws a sloppy head kick and Goatboy moves out of range easily.
Goatboy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qyzan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qyzan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goatboy on the side of the head.
Goatboy throws a front kick that sends Qyzan stumbling back into the cage.
Qyzan avoids the head kick by Goatboy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Qyzan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goatboy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Qyzan takes a step back to recover.
Qyzan throws a head kick but Goatboy moves out of range.
Goatboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Qyzan looks to land a right hand but Goatboy moved out of range.
Goatboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qyzan.
Goatboy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Goatboy rushes Qyzan and presses him up against the cage.
Qyzan throws a punch but it's blocked by Goatboy.
Goatboy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qyzan backwards.
Goatboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Qyzan.
A right hook to the body lands for Goatboy.
Goatboy lands with a right to the head.
Qyzan is looking to break free of the clinch but Goatboy has double underhooks.
Goatboy swings wildly with an uppercut but Qyzan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qyzan takes a shot to the head.
Qyzan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goatboy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goatboy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Qyzan backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qyzan.
Qyzan is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Qyzan fails to land.
Goatboy looking to stall.
Goatboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Qyzan.
Goatboy scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Goatboy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Qyzan working aggressively here.
Qyzan has a couple of punches blocked by Goatboy.
Qyzan misses with some punches.

Goatboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goatboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qyzan is looking to counter punch.
Goatboy misses with a hook
and Qyzan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Goatboy.
Good leg kick by Goatboy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goatboy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Qyzan throws an overhand right that lands on Goatboy's shoulder, as Goatboy tries to avoid the shot.
Goatboy throws a wild body kick that Qyzan sees coming a mile off.
Goatboy cracks the inside of Qyzan's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan misses with a head kick.
Goatboy throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatboy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Qyzan is out of range.
The fighters circling - Qyzan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qyzan throws a leg kick but Goatboy checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Qyzan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Qyzan misses the target.
Goatboy checks a low kick from Qyzan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goatboy.
The crowd cheers as Qyzan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goatboy doesn't seem phased though.
Qyzan throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Qyzan.
A good leg kick by Goatboy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qyzan loads up on a big right hand but Goatboy slips the punch.
Goatboy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Goatboy tenderised Qyzan's leg. Qyzan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goatboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goatboy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Goatboy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Goatboy.
Qyzan connects with a right hand. Goatboy shakes it off.
Qyzan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Qyzan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goatboy feints a counter leg kick.
Qyzan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Qyzan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qyzan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goatboy moves out of range of the body kick.
Goatboy wants to counter with a clinch but Qyzan pushes him away.
Goatboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qyzan throws a hook but Goatboy avoids it easily.
Goatboy misses with an uppercut. Qyzan saw that one coming.
Goatboy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Goatboy.
Qyzan misses with an uppercut. Goatboy saw that one coming.
Goatboy tries to counter with a clinch but Qyzan shakes him off and moves away.
Qyzan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qyzan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goatboy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goatboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Goatboy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Qyzan throws an off balance right hand
and Goatboy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Qyzan really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goatboy.
Goatboy tries to clinch but Qyzan moves out of range.
Qyzan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goatboy.
Goatboy slips a jab from Qyzan.
Qyzan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Qyzan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goatboy blocks a head kick by Qyzan.
Goatboy tries to clinch up.
Qyzan misses with a hook
and Goatboy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Goatboy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Qyzan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Qyzan scores with a four punch combination!
Goatboy connects with a nice looking jab.
Goatboy slips under a jab from Qyzan.
Goatboy tries to land a front kick but Qyzan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Goatboy blocks a head kick by Qyzan.
Goatboy tries to clinch but Qyzan moves out of range.
Goatboy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Qyzan if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goatboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goatboy throws out a loose jab but Qyzan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goatboy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Qyzan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goatboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qyzan.
Goatboy flicks out a counter leg kick but Qyzan steps away.
Qyzan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goatboy tests Qyzan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goatboy tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goatboy.
Goatboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qyzan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Goatboy.
Goatboy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goatboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy slips under a jab.
A big left from Qyzan misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goatboy.
Goatboy swings for the body but Qyzan moves out of range.
Goatboy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goatboy scores with a push kick.
Qyzan misses with a wild combination.
Qyzan avoids the head kick by Goatboy.
Qyzan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goatboy throws out the jab.
Goatboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qyzan.
Goatboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Qyzan misses with a hook. Goatboy ducked under it nicely.
Goatboy is looking to land body kicks.
Qyzan misses with a two punch combination.
Qyzan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qyzan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goatboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goatboy.
Qyzan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qyzan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goatboy.
Qyzan throws a nice looking combination but Goatboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qyzan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qyzan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Qyzan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goatboy's hands.
Goatboy scores with a leg kick.
Goatboy dodges the punch combination from Qyzan.
Qyzan jabs Goatboy right on the nose. Goatboy blinks but takes it well.
Qyzan scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goatboy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qyzan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Qyzan misses.
Goatboy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qyzan's calf.
Qyzan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goatboy is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yaazi Qyzan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Qyzan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goatboy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Qyzan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qyzan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goatboy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goatboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qyzan.
Goatboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qyzan.
Qyzan dips to his left and cracks Goatboy with an uppercut!
Qyzan scores with a one two! Goatboy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Goatboy is rocked!
Goatboy misses with a head kick.
Qyzan throws a head kick but Goatboy moves out of range.
Goatboy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goatboy misses with a left hand
letting Qyzan counter with a right hand.
Goatboy is still on wobbly legs! Can Qyzan finish him?
Goatboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goatboy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goatboy seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qyzan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goatboy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goatboy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qyzan backwards.
Qyzan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goatboy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Qyzan's efforts to push away.
Goatboy lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qyzan lands with a right to the head.
Goatboy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goatboy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qyzan is trying to push Goatboy away but Goatboy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goatboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goatboy slowing the pace effectively.
Goatboy controlling the action here for a moment.
Goatboy struggles to land a body shot inside as Qyzan controls his hands.

Goatboy breaks from the clinch.
Qyzan throws a looping overhand right but Goatboy ducks down to avoid it.
Goatboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Goatboy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Qyzan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goatboy tries to clinch but Qyzan moves out of range.
Goatboy slips a straight right by Qyzan.
Both fighters circling a little - Goatboy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goatboy moves forwards but Qyzan connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan throws the kick towards the body but Goatboy avoids it.
A cross from Qyzan lands.
Goatboy connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goatboy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Qyzan walks into a stiff left hand from Goatboy.
Qyzan moves out of range of the strikes.
Goatboy feints and then cracks Qyzan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Qyzan down.
Goatboy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Goatboy slams his shin into Qyzan's torso.
Goatboy ducks under a wild hook from Qyzan.
Goatboy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Qyzan blocks it well.
Qyzan misses with a straight right.
Goatboy misses with an uppercut. Qyzan saw that one coming.
Goatboy blocks a jab.
A cross from Qyzan lands.
Goatboy needs to keep his hands up - Qyzan had a free shot at his head there.
Goatboy throws a jab when Qyzan was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Goatboy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goatboy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Qyzan throws a low kick, looking for Goatboy's leg but Goatboy calmly moves out of range.
Goatboy slips a jab and a cross from Qyzan.
Goatboy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Qyzan fails to land with a series of punches.
Qyzan tries a head kick but it misses.
Qyzan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Qyzan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Qyzan throws a hook to the side of Goatboy's head but Goatboy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qyzan loads up on a big right hand but Goatboy slips the punch.
Qyzan throws a hook but Goatboy avoids it easily.
Qyzan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qyzan misses with a lunging right hand
and Goatboy counters with a good, hard body kick but Qyzan shrugs it off.
Qyzan throws a lazy uppercut

and Goatboy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Randy Goatboy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goatboy taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qyzan prevents a body shot from Goatboy.
Qyzan letting Goatboy take a breather here.
Goatboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Qyzan fails to land.
Goatboy misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatboy lands a shoulder strike.
Qyzan is trying to push Goatboy away but Goatboy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Qyzan working aggressively here.
Goatboy trying to control the position but instead, Qyzan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goatboy into the cage.
Qyzan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qyzan lands with a left to the head.
Goatboy has Qyzan pressed against the cage, preventing Qyzan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Qyzan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goatboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Qyzan breaks the clinch.
Goatboy looks for the body kick but Qyzan saw that one coming.
Qyzan cracks Goatboy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yaazi Qyzan.
I think Qyzan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaazi Qyzan!