PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pan Goatboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer's entrance music is Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. A fine choice. Goatboy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bill Hicks - Goat boy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lazer
vs
Goatboy

190 cm
31
200 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

188 cm
31
190 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pan Goatboy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Goatboy. No joy for Lazer on that attempt.
Lazer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goatboy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goatboy wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goatboy! But no joy.
Lazer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goatboy at a distance.
Lazer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lazer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lazer shoots in for a double leg but Goatboy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Goatboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Goatboy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goatboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goatboy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Lazer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lazer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazer has gone for a leg lock! Goatboy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lazer's guard.

Goatboy wants to control from the top but Lazer keeps moving.
Lazer wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazer is trying to control the position but Goatboy postures up.
Goatboy being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goatboy won't allow Lazer to sweep him here.
Goatboy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lazer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goatboy defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Goatboy from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goatboy misses with a head kick.
Lazer dives in for a single leg takedown but Goatboy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazer misses with a looping left.
Lazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazer.
Goatboy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lazer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatboy with a jab.
Lazer dives in for a single leg takedown but Goatboy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goatboy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goatboy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazer attempts a counter takedown but Goatboy avoids it well and moves away.
Goatboy connects with a jab.
Lazer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goatboy pinned against the cage. Goatboy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goatboy but Goatboy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pan Goatboy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goatboy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lazer on the side of the head.
Lazer tests Goatboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazer avoids the head kick by Goatboy.

Lazer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goatboy's guard.
Goatboy is trying to keep Lazer in close.
Goatboy pulls Lazer in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer won't allow Goatboy to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lazer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lazer throws a strike but Goatboy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lazer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goatboy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lazer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goatboy manages to get himself to full guard.

Lazer lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goatboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goatboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lazer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goatboy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazer trying to control but Goatboy is working from the bottom.
Lazer is looking to work some ground and pound but Goatboy has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goatboy lands a head shot.
Lazer goes for a double leg but Goatboy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goatboy continues to drive forward.
Lazer throws a jab when Goatboy was well out of range.
Goatboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lazer slips a straight right by Goatboy.
Lazer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goatboy sprawls and moves away.
Pan Goatboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazer takes a swing at Goatboy's ribcage but misses.
Goatboy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Goatboy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goatboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lazer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lazer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goatboy swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Lazer misses its intended target.
Goatboy throws the left hand but Lazer avoids the punch easily.
Lazer shoots in for a takedown but Goatboy shows good takedown defense.
Goatboy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lazer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Goatboy tries to sprawl but Lazer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Major Lazer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Goatboy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazer.
Lazer shoots in but Goatboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goatboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lazer momentarily.

Lazer is rocked!
Lazer tries for a takedown but Goatboy circles away easily
and Goatboy counters with a huge right that knocks Lazer out cold! Goatboy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pan Goatboy!
In his post fight interview, Pan Goatboy gave a big smile as he said 'Goatboy is here to please you!'.