PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Watson Sr (ranked 5227 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipe Goatahmer (ranked 4790 p4p, 0 weight class). Philipe Goatahmer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Watson Sr
vs
Goatahmer

180 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

192 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Watson Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philipe Goatahmer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson Sr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goatahmer circles away.
Watson Sr shoots in and drives through. Goatahmer sprawls well.
Watson Sr lands a body shot.
Watson Sr shoots in for a double leg but Goatahmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Watson Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goatahmer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson Sr.
Goatahmer missing with a left hand there. Watson Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goatahmer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Goatahmer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watson Sr misses with a takedown
and Watson Sr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Kevin Watson Sr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goatahmer as he jumps to the side.
Goatahmer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goatahmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson Sr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goatahmer tries to avoid it but Watson Sr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goatahmer to the ground. Goatahmer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Goatahmer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goatahmer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goatahmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson Sr counters with a three punch combo that has Goatahmer backing up. Goatahmer nods at Watson Sr to acknowledge the strikes.

Watson Sr gets a clinch.
Watson Sr just leaning against Goatahmer, taking a breather.

Watson Sr manages to break the clinch.
Goatahmer has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Watson Sr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watson Sr checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson Sr.
A big right from Goatahmer misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatahmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson Sr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson Sr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goatahmer slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson Sr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Watson Sr.
Goatahmer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's 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!
Goatahmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson Sr.
Watson Sr shoots in but no luck this time.
Watson Sr is breathing heavily.
Goatahmer misses with a body punch
and Watson Sr counters with a left and a right that stings Goatahmer.
Goatahmer checks a low kick from Watson Sr.
Goatahmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson Sr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Goatahmer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goatahmer throws a hook but Watson Sr blocks it.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goatahmer but Goatahmer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Goatahmer does no damage.
Goatahmer looks to throw the jab but Watson Sr is out of range.
Watson Sr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watson Sr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goatahmer throws a series of punches but Watson Sr moves out of range.
Watson Sr has a takedown stuffed.
Goatahmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Watson Sr takes the fight into the clinch.
Goatahmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goatahmer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Watson Sr throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Watson Sr jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatahmer trying to control but Watson Sr is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philipe Goatahmer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Watson Sr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Watson Sr slips a straight right by Goatahmer.
Goatahmer looks to throw the jab but Watson Sr is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Goatahmer as Watson Sr shoots in.
Goatahmer is looking for the big counter here.

Watson Sr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Watson Sr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goatahmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson Sr.
Goatahmer moves out of range of the body kick from Watson Sr.
Goatahmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson Sr fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatahmer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson Sr momentarily.
Goatahmer just misses with a punch to the body.
Goatahmer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goatahmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Philipe Goatahmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson Sr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goatahmer circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Watson Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson Sr looks for a takedown but Goatahmer sprawls well.
Watson Sr defending well as Goatahmer loads up on a big left hand.
Goatahmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kevin Watson Sr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatahmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson Sr darts in looking for a takedown but Goatahmer gets double underhooks and turns Watson Sr into the cage.
Watson Sr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goatahmer sprawls well. Goatahmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
Goatahmer throws a lazy uppercut

and Watson Sr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goatahmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watson Sr stalls.

Watson Sr jumps into guard, dragging Goatahmer to the mat.
Goatahmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson Sr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatahmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goatahmer trying to control but Watson Sr is working from the bottom.
Goatahmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson Sr wants to sweep but no luck.
Goatahmer wants to control from the top but Watson Sr keeps moving.
Watson Sr trying to control the position.
Goatahmer wants to pass the guard but Watson Sr is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goatahmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson Sr.
Watson Sr thuds his shin into the meat of Goatahmer's side.
Watson Sr tries to clinch but Goatahmer moves out of range.
Goatahmer throws a solid leg kick but Watson Sr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goatahmer.
Watson Sr defending well as Goatahmer loads up on a big left hand.

Goatahmer gets tackled into the cage by Watson Sr. Watson Sr maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Watson Sr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson Sr working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Watson Sr.
Watson Sr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Watson Sr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philipe Goatahmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Watson Sr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Watson Sr rushes Goatahmer and presses him up against the cage.
Watson Sr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goatahmer up against the cage.
Watson Sr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goatahmer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watson Sr up against the cage.
Watson Sr wants to take the fight to the mat but Goatahmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatahmer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watson Sr is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson Sr tries to break free but Goatahmer pushes him back against the cage.
Watson Sr avoids a wild elbow strike from Goatahmer.
Watson Sr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goatahmer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but Goatahmer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Watson Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson Sr being controlled against the cage.
Watson Sr jumps guard but Goatahmer stands there with Watson Sr around his waist. Watson Sr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goatahmer is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watson Sr jumps guard but Goatahmer stands there with Watson Sr around his waist. Watson Sr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goatahmer prevents a body shot from Watson Sr.
Goatahmer slows down the pace here.
Watson Sr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goatahmer is defending well.
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but Goatahmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Watson Sr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson Sr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watson Sr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goatahmer avoids it.
Watson Sr tries to break the clinch but Goatahmer is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but Goatahmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goatahmer to keep the fight standing.
Watson Sr has Goatahmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goatahmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goatahmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Watson Sr has double underhooks.
Goatahmer dodges an elbow strike from Watson Sr.
Goatahmer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watson Srs head.
Watson Sr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson Sr can't break the clinch.
Goatahmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson Sr backwards.
Watson Sr is stalling here.
Watson Sr jumps guard but Goatahmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatahmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Goatahmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watson Sr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goatahmer to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watson Sr blocks an uppercut.
Goatahmer scores with a shot to the side of Watson Sr's head.

Goatahmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goatahmer looks to land a right hand but Watson Sr moved out of range.
Watson Sr throws a head kick that misses.
As Watson Sr backs off Goatahmer throws a huge counter combo but Watson Sr manages to avoid it all.
Kevin Watson Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philipe Goatahmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Goatahmer does no damage.
Watson Sr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philipe Goatahmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goatahmer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philipe Goatahmer!