PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prudence Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss comes to the cage accompanied by Hit a muthafucker. Prudence Goss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buzz McGillicutty's chin.

Goss
vs
McGillicutty

180 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

182 cm
27
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prudence Goss !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Goss in a clinch.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goss scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Goss .
McGillicutty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goss .
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGillicutty looks winded!
McGillicutty tries to stall but Goss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGillicutty blocks an elbow strike.
Goss connects with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty managing to block the knees to the body from Goss .
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGillicutty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGillicutty told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Goss lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goss up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Goss has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goss blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prudence Goss . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goss wants a takedown.
McGillicutty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goss has McGillicutty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGillicutty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGillicutty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
Goss letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
McGillicutty working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
McGillicutty lands an uppercut.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Goss .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGillicutty takes an elbow to the temple.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGillicutty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but McGillicutty blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goss s head.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty blocks an elbow strike from Goss .
Goss letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicutty.
Goss crunches a lovely knee into McGillicutty's ribcage.
McGillicutty dodges an elbow strike from Goss .
Goss throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGillicutty is defending well for now.
McGillicutty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGillicutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss .
Goss wants to clinch up but McGillicutty keeps it at a distance.

McGillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Goss . Goss maintains the clinch.
McGillicutty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goss lands an elbow inside that McGillicutty shrugs off.
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Goss .
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGillicutty lands with a light punch inside.
Goss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGillicutty's defenses.
Goss connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGillicutty's face.
Knees to the body from Goss .
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prudence Goss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goss tries to clinch there but McGillicutty circles away.
McGillicutty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Goss backs off McGillicutty throws a huge counter combo but Goss manages to avoid it all.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGillicutty swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss .
Goss is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.
McGillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.
McGillicutty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGillicutty circles away from the clinch attempt.

McGillicutty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goss lands an elbow that stopped McGillicutty in his tracks for a moment.
Goss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGillicutty can do to turn this around?
McGillicutty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goss has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Goss tightens his grip and picks McGillicutty up, before dumping him to the ground. McGillicutty manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss won't allow McGillicutty to get back to his feet.
Goss slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGillicutty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goss throwing strikes from guard but McGillicutty blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goss passes McGillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two 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.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goss in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGillicutty's head.
McGillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goss is working away from the top position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

McGillicutty rushes Goss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goss throws an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGillicutty avoiding damage as Goss throws knees to the body.
Goss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGillicutty after a bit of a struggle.
McGillicutty digs a right hand into Goss 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goss 's gas tank.
McGillicutty landing knees to the head.

It looks like Prudence Goss has been cut.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Prudence Goss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goss is looking for a takedown.
Goss goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGillicutty prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prudence Goss . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGillicutty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGillicutty trying to stall but Goss improves his position.
Goss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGillicutty is defending well for now.
Goss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Goss 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goss takes a shot to the head.
Goss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
Goss letting McGillicutty take a breather here.
McGillicutty has Goss pushed against the cage.
McGillicutty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
Goss lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Prudence Goss 's cut.
That's time! Goss 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McGillicutty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGillicutty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goss is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGillicutty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goss tries to clinch there but McGillicutty circles away.
Goss is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.

McGillicutty clinches up with Goss and pushes him back against the cage.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
Goss tries to score a body lock takedown but McGillicutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goss 's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goss obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGillicutty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGillicutty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goss just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGillicutty's brow.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss has McGillicutty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGillicutty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prudence Goss . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGillicutty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goss backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goss .
Goss is looking for a takedown.
McGillicutty has Goss pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGillicutty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goss misses with an elbow strike.
McGillicutty prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goss throws an elbow but it misses.
Goss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGillicutty is defending well.
McGillicutty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
McGillicutty is looking to control Goss 's arms but Goss gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGillicutty has his back to the cage.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty presses Goss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 short uppercut from McGillicutty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss looking to throw knees to the head but McGillicutty is blocking nicely.
McGillicutty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goss tries to land a knee to the head but McGillicutty blocks with his arms.
McGillicutty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goss being controlled against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a body punch.
McGillicutty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGillicutty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGillicutty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goss looking for a takedown.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
Goss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGillicutty lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGillicutty pushes Goss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGillicutty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from McGillicutty.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGillicutty 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Buzz McGillicutty!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Buzz McGillicutty!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Buzz McGillicutty!

Buzz McGillicutty wins by unanimous decision!