PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin's entrance music is Selfishly Irritating. A fine choice. Xocoyotzin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goatcabin
vs
Xocoyotzin

189 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

180 cm
25
183 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatcabin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goatcabin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xocoyotzin checks it well.
Xocoyotzin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Goatcabin circles away and keeps his distance.
Goatcabin scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin.
The crowd cheers as Goatcabin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xocoyotzin doesn't seem phased though.
Xocoyotzin walks into a left hand.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goatcabin is out of range and Xocoyotzin settles back down.
Goatcabin swinging wildly here.
Xocoyotzin slips a jab and a cross from Goatcabin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Goatcabin.
Xocoyotzin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goatcabin throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin moves to clinch but Goatcabin breaks away
and Goatcabin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goatcabin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin throws a shot from downtown. Xocoyotzin moves away and avoids it.

Xocoyotzin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goatcabin to the ground. Xocoyotzin is now in Goatcabin's guard.
Goatcabin trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.
Xocoyotzin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goatcabin looking to control.

Xocoyotzin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goatcabin keeping full guard, as Xocoyotzin tries to pass.
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!
Goatcabin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xocoyotzin has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Goatcabin's face as Xocoyotzin controls the position.
Goatcabin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goatcabin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goatcabin trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.

Xocoyotzin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goatcabin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Xocoyotzin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goatcabin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goatcabin trying to control from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take a break and control but Goatcabin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Goatcabin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xocoyotzin has his hands clasped together around Goatcabin's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhomboid Goatcabin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab by Goatcabin.
Goatcabin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xocoyotzin can pounce on him.
Xocoyotzin misses the shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goatcabin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xocoyotzin moves forwards but Goatcabin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Goatcabin circles away and keeps his distance.
Goatcabin throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick which misses Goatcabin's front leg but catches the back leg as Goatcabin tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Goatcabin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xocoyotzin. Goatcabin does a little dance to reset his feet.

Xocoyotzin clinches.
Xocoyotzin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Goatcabin fails to land.
Goatcabin misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goatcabin as Xocoyotzin tries to tie him up.
Goatcabin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head.
Xocoyotzin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goatcabin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goatcabin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xocoyotzin backwards.
Xocoyotzin being controlled against the cage.
Goatcabin lands an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head.
Xocoyotzin taking a breather.
Goatcabin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xocoyotzin after a bit of a struggle.
Xocoyotzin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goatcabin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goatcabin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatcabin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomboid Goatcabin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin keeps control of Goatcabin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goatcabin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goatcabin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goatcabin stalls.
Xocoyotzin crunches a lovely knee into Goatcabin's ribcage.
Goatcabin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xocoyotzin missing with knees to the body.
Goatcabin blocks a body shot from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xocoyotzin pushes Goatcabin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goatcabin scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goatcabin stalling in the clinch but Xocoyotzin improves position.
Goatcabin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goatcabin blocks a body shot from Xocoyotzin.
Knees to the body from Xocoyotzin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatcabin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goatcabin is trying to break free.
Goatcabin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xocoyotzin prevents it.
Goatcabin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goatcabin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xocoyotzin misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin pushes Goatcabin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Xocoyotzin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xocoyotzin as he jumps to the side.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goatcabin checks the leg kick nicely there.

Goatcabin gets a takedown into half guard.
Xocoyotzin is looking to control Goatcabin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xocoyotzin avoid being mounted?
Goatcabin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xocoyotzin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xocoyotzin is looking to control Goatcabin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xocoyotzin avoid being mounted?
Goatcabin not doing much here.
Rhomboid Goatcabin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goatcabin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xocoyotzin's head.
Goatcabin prevents Xocoyotzin from improving his position.
Goatcabin is looking to pass Xocoyotzin's guard but actually Xocoyotzin recovers to full guard.
Xocoyotzin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xocoyotzin keeping full guard, as Goatcabin tries to pass.
Goatcabin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xocoyotzin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goatcabin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xocoyotzin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goatcabin trying to control but Xocoyotzin is working from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin trying to keep a closed guard but Goatcabin is proving a slippery customer.
Goatcabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Xocoyotzin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goatcabin slips a jab and a cross from Xocoyotzin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xocoyotzin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goatcabin throws a head kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Goatcabin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goatcabin avoids the body shot from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin scores with a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the strikes.
Xocoyotzin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xocoyotzin throws a chopping leg kick but Goatcabin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xocoyotzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goatcabin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xocoyotzin somewhat.
Goatcabin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xocoyotzin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goatcabin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goatcabin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goatcabin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goatcabin swats away the attempt to clinch by Xocoyotzin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xocoyotzin tries to work over Goatcabin's front leg with a kick but Goatcabin checks it.
A punch combination from Xocoyotzin misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
I think Xocoyotzin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
After winning the bout, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.