PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. Billy Goat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Goat

170 cm
26
142 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

164 cm
22
148 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[†CoE†]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Goat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Goat avoids nicely.
Goat throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Goat sprawls well.
Goat slips a straight right by Gracie.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Goat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Goat ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Goat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Goat's body.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie swings for the body but Goat moves out of range.
Goat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goat wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goat as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Goat.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie throws a hook but Goat avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goat momentarily.
Goat misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goat misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goat is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Goat circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie scores with a jab. Goat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goat moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Goat ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie misses with a hook. Goat ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Goat avoids the body shot from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Goat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws the left hand but Goat avoids the punch easily.
Goat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat misses with a low kick.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Goat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat slips under a jab from Gracie.
Goat is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Goat.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goat's waist but Goat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie throws a right hand that Goat ducks under and follows up with a left that Goat also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Billy Goat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Goat slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Goat's head but Goat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goat avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Goat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat lands a jab.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Goat counters with a nice body kick.
Renato Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to bum rush Goat with a series of wild strikes but Goat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goat counters with an outside leg kick.
Goat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goat defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.

That's four 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.
Goat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Goat.
Both fighters circling a little - Goat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goat throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Goat.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goat.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Goat misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Goat counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie lands with a nice combination. Goat backs away looking to recover.
Goat dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Goat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Goat slips under a jab.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Goat counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goat tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Goat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Renato Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Goat.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie misses with a looping left.

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.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goat counters with a head kick.
Goat connects with a solid leg kick.
Goat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie dives in and grabs Goat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goat pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Goat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Goat counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Goat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Goat moves out of range.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Goat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goat counters with a nice kick to the body.
Goat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Goat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Goat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Goat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie scores with a one two! Goat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Goat counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goat dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping right.

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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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