PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joker Goth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano has chosen Insano Laugh as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Goth
vs
Insano

191 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
175 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joker Goth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Insano!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Goth gets tackled into the cage by Insano. Insano maintains the clinch.
Goth is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Goth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Insano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joker Goth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Insano lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goth is breathing heavily.
Goth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Insano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Insano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Insano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goth's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goth avoids the head kick by Insano.
Captain Insano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Insano instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Insano obliges.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Insano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goth's face.
Goth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Insano lands an elbow that stopped Goth in his tracks for a moment.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Insano lands an elbow just above Goth 's eye.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Goth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Insano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Insano.
Goth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Insano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Insano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Insano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
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!
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano landing knees to the head.
Insano lands an elbow inside that Goth shrugs off.
Insano working Goth over with knees to the body.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a good knee to the midsection. Goth won't want to take too many of those.
Insano tries a knee to the head but Goth blocks it.
Insano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Insano lands an elbow just above Goth 's eye.
Insano gets underhooks to prevent Goth's takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano lands an elbow that stopped Goth in his tracks for a moment.
Insano lands an elbow inside that Goth shrugs off.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Insano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goth's defenses.
Goth is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Goth's ribcage.
Goth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Insano prevents it.
Insano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Insano.
Goth takes an elbow to the temple.
Goth takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goth wants a takedown but no success here.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Insano.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano lands an elbow inside.
Goth is trying to drag Insano to the mat but Insano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Insano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goth's defenses.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano stops a takedown attempt from Goth.
Insano lands an elbow that stopped Goth in his tracks for a moment.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Insano landing knees to the body.
Insano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goth's defenses.
Insano lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goth has a takedown stuffed.
Insano is looking to clinch but Goth is avoiding it.

Insano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goth is working for takedown but Insano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Insano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Goth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Insano pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joker Goth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Insano connects with a high kick.
Insano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Insano lands a nice looking body kick.
Insano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Goth tries to keep at a distance but Insano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Insano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Goth's ribcage.
Insano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Insano obliges.

Goth lands a takedown into guard.
Insano looking for a sweep. Not yet Insano, not yet.

Goth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goth throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goth won't allow Insano to sweep him here.
Insano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goth preventing the sweep.

Insano looking for a guillotine here but Goth defends easily.
Insano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Insano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Insano pulls Goth in close to his closed guard and prevents Goth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Insano working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Goth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Insano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goth's best efforts.

Insano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goth is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Insano!

Goth goes for an armbar but Insano turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Insano.
Insano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goth is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Insano.
Insano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Insano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goth wants to get back to his feet but Insano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Insano wants to pass the guard but Goth is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Insano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Goth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Insano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Insano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Insano.
Insano throws a leg kick which misses Goth's front leg but catches the back leg as Goth tries to avoid it.
Goth fails with a takedown attempt.
Goth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Insano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goth somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joker Goth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Insano!
Insano throws a head kick that half lands.
Insano tries to clinch up.
Goth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Insano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Insano moves into range and clinches up with Goth.
Insano scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Insano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goth's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano lands an elbow inside.
Insano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Insano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Insano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Insano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Captain Insano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Insano connects with a knee to the head.
Insano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Insano lands a knee to the head.
Insano lands an elbow inside that Goth shrugs off.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Insano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goth blocks it with crossed arms.
Insano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Insano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goth.
Goth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Insano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Insano as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands with a kick to the temple. Goth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Insano throws a head kick that Goth semi-blocks.
Insano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goth fails with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Insano!
Insano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goth will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Insano. Goth shrugs it off though.
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!
Insano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goth.
Goth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Insano lands a head kick!
Insano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Insano.
Captain Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Insano sprawls well. Insano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goth gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Insano lands but Goth takes it in his stride.
Insano is looking to slow Goth down with leg kicks.
Insano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Insano gets a clinch.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goth's face.
Insano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Insano lands a knee to the body.
Insano scores with a knee to the head.
Insano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Insano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goth's face.
Goth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Insano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Insano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Insano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joker Goth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Insano.
Insano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Insano working Goth over with knees to the body.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Goth's ribcage.
Insano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goth.
Captain Insano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Insano with a knee to the head.
Insano gets underhooks to prevent Goth's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Insano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goth's defenses.
Insano crunches a lovely knee into Goth's ribcage.
Insano lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Insano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Insano 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Insano!