PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coach Goochman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goochman comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy - He Got Game. Coach Goochman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goochman
vs
McNamara

174 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

167 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coach Goochman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor McNamara!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goochman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McNamara throws a head kick that misses.

Goochman scores a takedown into full mount!

Goochman is working for a guillotine from mount but McNamara frees his head quite easily.
McNamara holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goochman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Goochman goes for an armbar but McNamara turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McNamara.
McNamara trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goochman's guard.
McNamara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goochman's head.

McNamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goochman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McNamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Goochman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goochman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Goochman is looking for a triangle but McNamara pushes his legs off easily.
Goochman is breathing heavily.
McNamara wants to get up but he can't break Goochman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Goochman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McNamara trying to control but Goochman is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goochman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Goochman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McNamara is now in Goochman's guard. A big mistake from Goochman there, giving up the dominant position!
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Goochman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara wants to get up but he can't break Goochman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Goochman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Goochman working for a triangle but McNamara defends it easily.
McNamara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wanted to stand there but Goochman had control of the position.
Goochman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McNamara manages to get himself to full guard.
Goochman wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.

Goochman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goochman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goochman trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goochman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNamara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four 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.
Goochman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goochman advances to mount.
Goochman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goochman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Goochman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Goochman tries to keep control of the position but McNamara is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coach Goochman dominated that round.
That's time! Goochman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Goochman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McNamara prevents Goochman from moving into mount.
McNamara wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Goochman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNamara, who protects the arm well.

Goochman swings around for an armbar but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goochman's guard.

Goochman working for submissions but it's allowed McNamara to get to half guard.
McNamara wants to stand but Goochman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goochman is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNamara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.
Goochman regains full guard. Nicely done.
McNamara wants to stand but Goochman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goochman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McNamara!
McNamara flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McNamara flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McNamara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McNamara is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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.
McNamara can't escape the position.

Goochman working for a guillotine from mount but McNamara is in no mood to give up.
McNamara is in all sorts of trouble here.
McNamara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McNamara trying to control here.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.

Goochman is working for a kimura but McNamara is defending it quite comfortably.
McNamara regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wants to stand up but Goochman is controlling him.
Goochman is pushing down on McNamara's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNamara is fighting to maintain full guard but Goochman has managed to sneak the leg through.
McNamara missing with punches from the bottom.

McNamara looking for submissions off his back.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goochman tries a low kick but McNamara avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McNamara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

McNamara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goochman is trying to control but can't.
McNamara slips a nice elbow through Goochman's hands, connecting with Goochman's forehead.
Coach Goochman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McNamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goochman keeps working.
Goochman is looking for a sweep. McNamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goochman trying to control here.
Goochman wants to improve his position but McNamara is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McNamara connects with a nice short shot to Goochman's temple.
McNamara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor McNamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goochman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goochman misses with a head kick.
Goochman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McNamara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coach Goochman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as McNamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coach Goochman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNamara checks a low kick from Goochman.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara checks a leg kick.
McNamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goochman throws a leg kick that misses.

Goochman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Goochman wants to work for an arm triangle but McNamara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNamara is refusing to be controlled, as Goochman sits in half guard.
McNamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goochman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McNamara is trying to maintain the position but Goochman is very close to passing his half guard.

Goochman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McNamara has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goochman is looking for a kimura but McNamara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goochman to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara wants to stand back up but Goochman manages to pass into side control.
Goochman throws a strike aimed at the side of McNamara's head but McNamara avoids it well.
McNamara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNamara.
Goochman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNamara wants to stand but Goochman is controlling the position.
Goochman pushes down on McNamara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goochman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McNamara's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goochman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goochman uses his free foot to push down on McNamara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McNamara.

Goochman looking for a guillotine from mount but McNamara is having none of it.

Goochman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McNamara manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goochman wants to control but McNamara is keeping him busy.
McNamara tries to escape but Goochman is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goochman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goochman is looking to take a break and control but McNamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNamara wants to get back to his feet.

Goochman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McNamara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McNamara gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goochman is tying to control. McNamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goochman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goochman looking to ground and pound but McNamara is blocking nicely.

Goochman working for a guillotine from mount but McNamara is in no mood to give up.

Goochman looking to secure an arm triangle but McNamara defends it well.
Goochman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

McNamara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goochman.
McNamara sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coach Goochman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goochman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coach Goochman!