PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Klump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss has chosen Sybreed: Emma-0 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Klump
vs
Goss

180 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

MMA ANIMAL

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sherman Klump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goss takes the fight into the clinch.
Klump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klump has had enough of the clinch but Goss keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goss throws an elbow but misses.
Goss lands an elbow just above Klump 's eye.
Klump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klump is trying to push Goss away but Goss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klump is trying to break free.
Goss landing knees to the head.
Klump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Klump won't want to take too many of those.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Klump won't want to take too many of those.
Goss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klump backwards.
Goss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Goss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goss.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Goss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Goss lands an elbow inside.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Klump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klump is defending well for now.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Goss.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klump is defending well for now.
Goss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klump's efforts to push away.
Goss works on Klump's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goss obliges.
Goss lands an elbow just above Klump 's eye.
Goss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klump is trying to force a seperation but Goss has the dominant position.
Goss lands a hook that snaps the head of Klump backwards.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Klump avoids the elbow strike from Goss, against the cage.
Goss misses with a punch on the inside.
Klump wants to break free but Goss has control.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klump is defending well for now.
Klump stalling the fight.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Klump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss pushes off an throws an elbow but Klump leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goss landing knees to the body.
Klump avoiding damage as Goss throws knees to the body.
Klump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Klump blocks an elbow strike from Goss.
Goss tries to land knees in the clinch but Klump avoids the damage to the body.
Goss scores with a knee to the head.
Klump controlling the action here for a moment.
Goss lands a knee to the head.

Klump manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Goss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Goss has Klump up against the cage in a clinch.
Goss is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but Klump blocks with his arms.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goss looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Klump breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klump loads up on a big right hand but Goss slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Goss.
Goss throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Goss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Goss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goss tries to clinch up.
Goss tries to clinch but Klump is having none of it.
Klump misses with a two punch combination.
Goss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klump tries to avoid it but Goss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klump to the ground. Klump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Goss rushes Klump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goss working Klump over with knees to the body.
Goss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klump's elbow.
Goss throws an elbow that misses.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
Klump blocks an elbow strike.
Klump has had enough of the clinch but Goss keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goss with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Goss.
Goss tries to land knees in the clinch but Klump avoids the damage to the body.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Goss is breathing heavily.
Goss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klump's efforts to push away.
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goss lands an elbow inside.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klump is defending well for now.
Joseph Goss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Goss.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klump's brow.
Klump is trying to push Goss away but Goss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Goss.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klump.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klump is trying to force a seperation but Goss has the dominant position.
Klump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goss crunches a lovely knee into Klump's ribcage.
Goss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Klump in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klump managing to block the knees to the body from Goss.
Klump managing to block the knees to the body from Goss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but Klump blocks with his arms.
Klump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Goss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klump's efforts to push away.
Klump is trying to break free.
Klump is trying to push Goss away but Goss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klump's defenses.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klump avoids it.
Goss lands an elbow just above Klump 's eye.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klump avoids it.
Klump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goss.
Sherman Klump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klump takes a swing at Goss's ribcage but misses.
Goss misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Klump there.
Klump lands an overhand right.
Sherman Klump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klump tries to avoid it but Goss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klump to the ground. Klump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch but Klump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goss doesn't manage to clinch there - Klump circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klump swivels and escapes.
Sherman Klump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Goss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klump bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Klump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Goss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goss shoots for a takedown but Klump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goss slips under a jab from Klump.
Klump lands with a nice body punch.
Goss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klump digs a good body shot into Goss's ribs.
Goss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klump is able to avoid easily.
Goss misses with a head kick.
Klump lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klump throws a good cross that connects.
Goss tries to clinch but Klump is having none of it.
Klump lands with a straight right. Goss didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss throws a head kick that misses.
Goss wants to clinch.
Klump leaves Goss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sherman Klump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Goss.
Goss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klump is fending him off so far but Goss persists. Nope, Klump circles away and we're back to standing.
Goss tries a head kick but it misses.
Klump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klump looks to land a combination but Goss avoids it well.
Goss scores with a head kick.
Klump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goss.
Klump misses with a straight left.
Klump throws a good cross that connects.
Goss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goss wants to clinch up but Klump keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Klump does no damage.
Klump feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goss tries to clinch up but Klump circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goss clinches with his opponent.

Klump breaks the clinch.
Klump misses the jab.
Goss doesn't manage to clinch there - Klump circles away.
Klump slaps away a takedown attempt from Goss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goss misses with a head kick.
No luck for Goss with that takedown attempt.

Goss forces Klump back against the cage and clinches.
Joseph Goss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goss just misses with a punch to the body.
Goss slips a jab and a cross from Klump.
Goss tries to close the distance and clinch but Klump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klump circles away from the clinch attempt
and Klump counters with a series of strikes. Goss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sherman Klump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Goss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klump throws a series of punches but Goss avoids them all with ease.
Klump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Klump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goss 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Goss!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Goss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.