PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorbows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Goat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scissorbows
vs
Goat

165 cm
23
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

164 cm
20
148 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorbows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorbows tries to clinch up.

Goat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Scissorbows pushes Goat off looking to stand but Goat dives back in and keeps control.
Scissorbows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goat works his way into side control.
Goat trying to control the action but Scissorbows is working from the bottom.
Scissorbows is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Goat is trying to get an arm triangle but Scissorbows is defending well.
Scissorbows pushes Goat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Goat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scissorbows knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scissorbows sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorbows is pushing Goat's head away, looking to escape. Goat manages to hold on to the position though.
Scissorbows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scissorbows tries to get out of the position.
Goat staying calm.
Scissorbows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goat on the ground.
Scissorbows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goat has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goat lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Scissorbows down.
Goat prevents Scissorbows from escaping the position.
Scissorbows trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Goat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scissorbows, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scissorbows defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat trying to control the action but Scissorbows is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goat looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scissorbows pushes Goat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goat trying to control the action but Scissorbows is working from the bottom.
Scissorbows is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goat advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat unloading with bombs!
Scissorbows is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Goat putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Scissorbows tries to buck Goat off but he can't manage it.

Scissorbows defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goat.
Scissorbows trying desperately to get to his feet.
Goat with shots to the head and body - Scissorbows looks very uncomfortable down there.
Scissorbows has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorbows looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Goat gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Scissorbows is trying to stand back up.

Goat working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat is looking to control Scissorbows but Scissorbows is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Goat connects with a big shot to the side of Scissorbows's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Goat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scissorbows knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scissorbows for a finish.
Goat lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scissorbows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scissorbows fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goat keeps the fight on the outside.
Goat keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scissorbows tries to clinch there but Goat circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorbows is looking to clinch but Goat is avoiding it.

Scissorbows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Scissorbows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Scissorbows blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Goat takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Billy Goat has been cut.
Goat dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Scissorbows's face.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it misses.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Scissorbows managing to block the knees to the body from Goat.
Scissorbows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goat's defenses.
Scissorbows takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Scissorbows takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Scissorbows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Goat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Goat lands a knee to the head.
Goat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scissorbows has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goat is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat.

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.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goat's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scissorbows.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scissorbows throws an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows throws an elbow that misses.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goat avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scissorbows.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat blocks an elbow strike.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goat's defenses.
Goat blocks an elbow strike.
Goat missing with knees to the body.
Goat blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Goat avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scissorbows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goat's brow.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goat avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows lands an elbow just above Goat 's eye.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Scissorbows lands an elbow just above Goat 's eye.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorbows takes a shot to the head.
Scissorbows throws an elbow that misses.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scissorbows's defenses.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scissorbows avoids it.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat looking to throw knees to the head but Scissorbows is blocking nicely.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Goat blocks the elbow strike.
Scissorbows blocks an elbow strike.
Goat cracks Scissorbows with a nice body shot.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Goat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goat.
Goat dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Goat avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Goat blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Goat.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goat avoids the elbow strike from Scissorbows, against the cage.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scissorbows throws an elbow that misses.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Goat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goat blocks an elbow strike.
Goat blocks the elbow strike.
Goat blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goat blocks the elbow strike.
Goat lands an elbow just above Scissorbows 's eye.
Scissorbows lands a damaging elbow.
Goat blocks the elbow strike.
Goat dodges an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Goat avoids a wild elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Scissorbows takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goat blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goat.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Goat blocks an elbow strike from Scissorbows.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goat pushes Scissorbows back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Scissorbows shrugs off.
Goat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goat lands an elbow just above Scissorbows 's eye.
A short right from Goat.
Scissorbows throws an elbow that misses.
Goat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scissorbows is defending well for now.
Goat scores with a knee to the head.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goat lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Goat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Goat's cut.
That's time! Scissorbows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goat connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissorbows is looking to clinch but Goat is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goat is defended easily by Scissorbows.

Goat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goat prevents Scissorbows from standing back up.
Goat throwing shots but Scissorbows is blocking nicely.
Scissorbows wants to get back to his feet.
Goat wants to pass to mount but Scissorbows is defending the position.
Goat stops Scissorbows from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goat trying to pass the guard but Scissorbows defending well.
Goat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat prevents Scissorbows from standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scissorbows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Goat with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scissorbows wants to clinch.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goat paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scissorbows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goat.
Goat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goat keeps the fight on the outside.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch but Goat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch but Goat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scissorbows tries to clinch up.
Scissorbows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goat keeps the fight on the outside.
Scissorbows tries to clinch but Goat is having none of it.
Goat swats away the attempt to clinch by Scissorbows.
Edward Scissorbows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch but Goat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edward Scissorbows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Goat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorbows is looking to clinch.
Goat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scissorbows tries to clinch there but Goat circles away.
Scissorbows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scissorbows is looking to clinch but Goat is avoiding it.
Scissorbows wants to clinch.

Goat shoots in and bounces Scissorbows off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goat won't allow Scissorbows to get back to his feet.
Goat stands and throws Scissorbows's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Billy Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat cracks Scissorbows with a big right hand but Scissorbows just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goat has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Goat with shots to the head and body - Scissorbows looks very uncomfortable down there.
Scissorbows wants to try and get back to his feet.

Goat has control of Scissorbows's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Scissorbows regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Scissorbows has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Scissorbows is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Edward Scissorbows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goat 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Goat!