PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Selfishly Irritating. This should be fireworks!

Brigante
vs
Goatcabin

182 cm
32
184 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

189 cm
30
175 lbs
14 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Brigante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goatcabin, right into the meat.
Goatcabin throws a leg kick which misses Brigante's front leg but catches the back leg as Brigante tries to avoid it.
Goatcabin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goatcabin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brigante blocks a low kick nicely.
Brigante checks a low kick from Goatcabin.
Brigante throws a push kick but Goatcabin slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Goatcabin there.
Brigante throws a leg kick
and Goatcabin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Goatcabin drives through with a takedown into Brigante's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goatcabin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goatcabin landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brigante lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goatcabin!
Brigante wants to control the pace but Goatcabin is squirming around nicely.
Brigante breaks from Goatcabin's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brigante misses with a head shot.
Brigante throws some wild stikes that Goatcabin manages to avoid easily.
Goatcabin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goatcabin is desperately trying to improve his position but Brigante has a good base and remains in mount.
Brigante trying to control but Goatcabin is having none of it.
Brigante lands a big elbow.
Brigante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brigante trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brigante takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brigante tries to control but Goatcabin wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brigante goes for an armbar but Goatcabin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin slips nicely into half guard.
Brigante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goatcabin working over Brigante with some ground and pound. Brigante looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brigante is refusing to be controlled, as Goatcabin sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brigante tries to roll over but Goatcabin keeps him under control.

Goatcabin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brigante defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin wants to control but Brigante is keeping him busy.
Brigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Goatcabin working over Brigante with some ground and pound. Brigante looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brigante is trying to get back to full guard.
Goatcabin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brigante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goatcabin slips a nice elbow through Brigante's hands, connecting with Brigante's forehead.

Goatcabin seems to be looking for submissions.

Goatcabin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brigante is just riding it out for now. Goatcabin eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brigante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goatcabin trying to control but Brigante is working from the bottom.
Goatcabin won't allow Brigante to sweep him here.
Goatcabin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Brigante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goatcabin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goatcabin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Brigante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goatcabin pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rhomboid Goatcabin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Brigante with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goatcabin counters with a nice uppercut.
Goatcabin ducks right into an uppercut from Brigante.
Brigante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brigante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brigante.
Nice body punch from Goatcabin.
Brigante scores with a nice body kick.
Brigante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goatcabin connects with a right hand. Brigante shakes it off.
Goatcabin scores with a head kick.
Goatcabin digs a good body shot into Brigante's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goatcabin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brigante swinging wildly here.
Goatcabin digs a good body shot into Brigante's ribs.
Goatcabin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brigante takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brigante throws a push kick but Goatcabin slaps the foot to one side.
Goatcabin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brigante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goatcabin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brigante is out of range.
Brigante looks to land a body kick but Goatcabin moved away.
Brigante takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goatcabin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brigante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Goatcabin misses
and Brigante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Goatcabin tries to sprawl but Brigante drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goatcabin wants to improve his position but Brigante is controlling well.
Brigante wants to pass the guard but Goatcabin is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Goatcabin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brigante pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goatcabin is pressing down on Brigante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Goatcabin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brigante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goatcabin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brigante wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.
Goatcabin keeping full guard, as Brigante tries to pass.
Brigante wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Goatcabin is looking for a triangle but Brigante pushes his legs off easily.
Brigante trying to control the position from guard on top but Goatcabin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brigante is stalling in the full guard.
Brigante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Brigante wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Goatcabin.
Goatcabin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goatcabin lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brigante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goatcabin avoids the body shot from Brigante.
Goatcabin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brigante tries to avoid it but Goatcabin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brigante to the ground. Brigante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brigante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brigante punishes Goatcabin's body with a nice straight punch.
Brigante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goatcabin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatcabin lands with some strikes.
Goatcabin wants to control the pace but Brigante is squirming around nicely.
Goatcabin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brigante is in a horrible position here. Goatcabin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Brigante is rocked!
Brigante working to try and regain half guard.
Goatcabin landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhomboid Goatcabin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brigante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Brigante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goatcabin scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhomboid Goatcabin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brigante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brigante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatcabin was well out of range. Poor timing from Brigante.
Goatcabin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That kick from Goatcabin tenderised Brigante's leg. Brigante is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goatcabin scores with the left hand. Brigante knows he should have avoided that one.
Goatcabin throws a lazy uppercut
and Brigante counters with a thumping low kick.
Brigante throws a leg kick
and Goatcabin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brigante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goatcabin.
Goatcabin thows a body shot but no joy.
Brigante misses with a kick to the body
and Goatcabin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Brigante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goatcabin jabs Brigante to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goatcabin digs a good hook to Brigante's body.
Brigante seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brigante throws a body kick that misses.
Goatcabin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brigante manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goatcabin.
Brigante lands a slapping body shot.
Brigante is looking to wear down Goatcabin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante misses with a shot to the body
and Goatcabin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goatcabin misses the shot to the body.
Brigante misses with a hook.
Goatcabin scores with a decent looking hook.
Goatcabin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goatcabin is looking to chop away at Brigante's legs.
Brigante thuds his shin into the meat of Goatcabin's side.
Brigante throws a chopping leg kick but Goatcabin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goatcabin dives in and grabs Brigante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brigante pushes down on Goatcabin's head and hops out.
Goatcabin throws a shot from downtown. Brigante moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Goatcabin lands.
Brigante looks to throw the jab but Goatcabin is out of range.
Goatcabin tries to land a front kick but Brigante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goatcabin misses with a body shot.
Brigante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charles Brigante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goatcabin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goatcabin misses the jab.
Goatcabin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brigante.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatcabin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brigante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goatcabin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brigante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brigante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goatcabin blocks the body kick.
Goatcabin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brigantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brigante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin looks to score with a jab to the body but Brigante is just out of range.
Crunch! Brigante slams his shin into Goatcabin's torso.
Brigante tries a head kick but it misses.
Brigante throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goatcabin.
Brigante walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goatcabin!
Brigante thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Brigante with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brigante walks into a jab.
Goatcabin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brigante tries to land a front kick but Goatcabin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goatcabin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goatcabin lands a head kick. Brigante smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brigante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brigante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goatcabin with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goatcabin 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 Brigante has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brigante and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goatcabin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goatcabin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brigante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brigante misses with the body kick
and Goatcabin counters with an outside leg kick.
Brigante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goatcabin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brigante has time to react.
Brigante lands with a nice body punch.
Goatcabin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brigante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brigante scores with a spinning back kick!
Goatcabin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goatcabin moves out of range as Brigante throws a body kick.
Brigante misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goatcabin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goatcabin doesn't manage to clinch there - Brigante circles away.
Goatcabin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brigante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goatcabin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rhomboid Goatcabin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goatcabin 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhomboid Goatcabin!
An out of breath Rhomboid Goatcabin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.