PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asmodeus Godraker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Van Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godraker comes to the cage accompanied by Set Fire to the Hive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Godraker
vs
Van Black

185 cm
25
248 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

194 cm
25
250 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Asmodeus Godraker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshal Van Black!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godraker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Asmodeus Godraker has been cut.
Van Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Black shoots in and drives through. Godraker sprawls well.
Godraker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Van Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Black connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Black throwing strikes from guard but Godraker blocks nicely.
Van Black chips away with some ground and pound.

Asmodeus Godraker's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Godraker has wrist control.
Van Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Van Black gets to his feet - Godraker follows without any prompting.
Godraker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Black counters with a left to the body.
Godraker scores with a one two! Van Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Marshal Van Black has been cut.
Godraker is breathing heavily.

Godraker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Godraker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Van Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godraker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Black throws a strike but Godraker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Black throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Van Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godraker manages to get himself to full guard.
Godraker wants to stand but Van Black is controlling the position.
Godraker keeping moving, preventing Van Black from controlling successfully.
Van Black passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black lands an elbow.
Van Black working the head with strikes.
Van Black connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Godraker some visible discomfort.
Godraker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Van Black scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Godraker to see if he's OK.
Van Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Godraker to see if he's OK.
Godraker prevents Van Black from moving into mount.

Van Black stands up and beckons Godraker to his feet.
Van Black fails to land with a series of punches.

Van Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Black showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Van Black connects with a nice short shot to Godraker's temple.
Godraker is trying to stand up here but Van Black is controlling him well.
Van Black trying to control the action but Godraker is working from the bottom.
Godraker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Black trying to control the action but Godraker is working from the bottom.
Van Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Black lands strikes from half guard.

Godraker pushes Van Black off and gets back to his feet.
Van Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godraker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Van Black with that takedown attempt.
Asmodeus Godraker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.
Van Black tries to bum rush Godraker with a series of wild strikes but Godraker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godraker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Van Black counters with a single leg into guard. Godraker didn't expect that.
Godraker wants to stand and escape but Van Black is having none of it.

Godraker kicks Van Black off and gets to his feet.
Van Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Godraker throws a right and a left that Van Black avoids nicely.
Godraker throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Black.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Black.
Godraker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Van Black shoots in and bounces Godraker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Black stops Godraker from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Van Black dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godraker misses with a takedown attempt - Van Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Black looks to land a combination. Godraker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Black is defended easily by Godraker.
Asmodeus Godraker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.

Godraker has closed the distance and engaged Van Black in a clinch.
Godraker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Godraker breaks the clinch.

Van Black gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Van Black stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Black tries to clinch there but Godraker circles away.
Godraker tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Van Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godraker won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godraker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Godraker tries to roll over but Van Black keeps him under control.
Godraker pushes Van Black off looking to stand but Van Black dives back in and keeps control.
Van Black lands strikes from half guard.
Godraker trying to control from the bottom.
Van Black looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Godraker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Godraker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Black wants to control but Godraker is keeping him busy.

Godraker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Van Black feints and as Godraker raises his hands in defense, Van Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Godraker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Black lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Black lands a couple of elbows.
Van Black stops Godraker from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godraker is on top in guard.
Van Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godraker manages to get himself to full guard.

Van Black is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Godraker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Godraker has escaped and now he's on top!
Van Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Black is striking off his back. Godraker thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
Godraker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Marshal Van Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Black gets full guard.
Van Black lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Van Black striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Godraker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Godraker stands up and waves to Van Black to follow him.

Van Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godraker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Black is controlling him.
Van Black chips away with some ground and pound.
Godraker keeping moving, preventing Van Black from controlling successfully.
Van Black stands up over Godraker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Black won't allow Godraker to get back to his feet.
Godraker has momentary wrist control but Van Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Black works over Godraker with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Godraker's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Black connects with a couple of short punches.
Godraker wants to stand but Van Black is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godraker stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Black. Van Black gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Van Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Godraker works over Van Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Black misses with the combination.
Van Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Godraker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Black somewhat.
Van Black avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Godraker.
Godraker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Godraker's waist but Godraker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Black off to one side.
Van Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Godraker avoids it really well and circles away.
Asmodeus Godraker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Van Black.
Van Black shoots in for a double leg but Godraker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Godraker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Black shoots for a takedown but Godraker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godraker falls off balance throwing a combination

and Van Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godraker won't be happy with that.
Godraker tries to improve position but can't.
Godraker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Black has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Black scores with punches from side control.
Godraker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Black.
Van Black in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Black lands some shots froms side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Van Black feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Black passes Godraker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Black is looking to advance position but Godraker won't allow it.
Van Black thows a huge punch but Godraker dodges it nicely.
Van Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Van Black connects with a nice short shot to Godraker's temple.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Black is defended easily by Godraker.
Asmodeus Godraker is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godraker misses with a double jab

and Van Black counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godraker won't be happy with that.
Godraker is pushing Van Black's head away, looking to escape. Van Black manages to hold on to the position though.
Godraker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Van Black tries for a kimura but Godraker is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Black tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Van Black working the head and body with strikes.
Asmodeus Godraker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Black lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Van Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Van Black's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Black misses with a low kick.
Van Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four 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.
Godraker cracks Van Black with an open hand slap.
Van Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Godraker throws a lazy right hand but Van Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Van Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Black wants to control but Godraker is keeping him busy.
Van Black working the head and body with strikes.
Van Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Godraker is staying active underneath Van Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Black is nestled in close to Godraker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Van Black is looking for a kimura but Godraker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Black to get the leverage.
Godraker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marshal Van Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Godraker's waist but Godraker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Black off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Van Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Black winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Van Black!