PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Strap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strap has chosen Thunderstruck by ACDC as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Goodfellow
vs
Strap

175 cm
27
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 1

179 cm
27
167 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Strap!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap tries to score with a low kick but Goodfellow moves his leg out of the way.
Goodfellow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strap moves away from the strike by Goodfellow.
Strap throws a nice looking combination but Goodfellow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodfellow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodfellow takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Andrew Goodfellow has been cut.
Goodfellow misses with a looping right.
Goodfellow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strap.
Strap throws a series of punches but Goodfellow moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodfellow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strap ducks under a wild hook from Goodfellow.
Strap has a takedown stuffed.
Goodfellow sizes up Strap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strap throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strap throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodfellow's head.
Goodfellow throws a hook but Strap avoids it easily.
Strap on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodfellow lands a jab.
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!
Goodfellow thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Goodfellow.
Strap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodfellow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Strap does no damage.
Goodfellow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Goodfellow clinches.
Strap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodfellow is working Strap over against the cage.
Goodfellow is leaning against Strap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Strap looks gassed!
Goodfellow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strap has him pressed against the cage.
Strap can't break the clinch.
Goodfellow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodfellow wants to break free but Strap has control.

Strap manages to break the clinch.
Strap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strap throws a series of punches but Goodfellow avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Goodfellow - just one landing.
Andrew Goodfellow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strap in his tracks.
Strap swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodfellow moves out of range of the leg kick from Strap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodfellow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodfellow sizes up Strap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodfellow!
A telegraphed right hand from Goodfellow misses the target.
Goodfellow lands a body shot.
Goodfellow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Goodfellow finds it's way through Strap's defenses.
Strap is looking to land body kicks.
Strap looks to land a combination but Goodfellow avoids it well.
Strap ducks right into an uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Goodfellow - just one landing.
Goodfellow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andrew Goodfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodfellow keeps the fight on the outside.

Goodfellow instigates a clinch.
Goodfellow misses with some punches.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch.

Goodfellow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strap, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Strap working hard to break the clinch.
Goodfellow cracks Strap with a nice body shot.
Strap can't break the clinch.
Strap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodfellow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrew Goodfellow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Strap.
Strap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Strap throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Strap's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strap is trying to force a seperation but Goodfellow has the dominant position.
Strap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Strap is trying to force a seperation but Goodfellow has the dominant position.

Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Goodfellow.
Strap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodfellow lands a jab to Strap's midsection.
Donk. Goodfellow catches Strap right on the button with a cross.
Strap tries to clinch but Goodfellow moves out of range.
Goodfellow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodfellow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strap walks into a stiff left hand from Goodfellow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow jabs at Strap's body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Nice body punch from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strap tries to throw a body punch but Goodfellow avoids it by throwing Strap back against the cage.

Strap manages to break the clinch.
Goodfellow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Goodfellow moves into the clinch.
Goodfellow pressing his opponent against the cage.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow tries to clinch but Strap moves out of range.
Good exchange - Goodfellow coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodfellow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strap takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strap moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Goodfellow does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodfellow looks to throw the jab but Strap is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Goodfellow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Goodfellow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Some wild striking there from Strap.
Goodfellow misses with a wild body shot.
Goodfellow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodfellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Strap.
Strap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Goodfellow rushes Strap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Strap manages to break the clinch.
Andrew Goodfellow is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodfellow cracks Strap with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacque Strap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodfellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strap moves away.
Strap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strap tries to clinch there but Goodfellow circles away.
Goodfellow jabs at Strap's body.
Goodfellow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strap slips under a jab.
Goodfellow clinches but Strap breaks the clinch
and Strap counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodfellow thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strap moves in looking to clinch but Goodfellow pushes him off.
Strap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strap slips a jab and a cross from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodfellow defending well as Strap loads up on a big left hand.
Strap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goodfellow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodfellow throws a right and a left that Strap avoids nicely.
Goodfellow thuds a left hand into Strap's body.
Goodfellow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strap in his tracks.
Goodfellow clinches but Strap breaks the clinch

and Strap counters with a shoot takedown. Goodfellow fights it but they end up in guard.
Strap 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Strap wants to stand but Goodfellow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goodfellow is looking to stand up but Strap isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap won't allow Goodfellow to sweep him here.
Strap is stalling in the full guard.
Strap wants to get up but he can't break Goodfellow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodfellow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Strap gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Goodfellow.
Strap is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Goodfellow has Strap pressed against the cage, preventing Strap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Goodfellow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strap throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
Strap wants to break free but Goodfellow has control.
Strap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Goodfellow taking a breather.

Strap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Goodfellow moves into range and clinches up with Strap.
Strap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Strap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Goodfellow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Strap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goodfellow lands a jab.
Strap misses with a body kick.
Goodfellow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodfellow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodfellow just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodfellow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodfellow lands a slapping body shot.
Goodfellow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodfellow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strap keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodfellow cracks Strap with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Goodfellow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodfellow.
Strap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goodfellow looks to throw the jab but Strap is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Goodfellow closes the distance and clinches.
Strap throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Goodfellow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strap jumps guard but Goodfellow stands there with Strap around his waist. Strap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Strap's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodfellow misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodfellow.
Goodfellow keeps control of Strap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strap is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Strap decides to pull guard.
Goodfellow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow wants to get up but he can't break Strap's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodfellow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goodfellow stopping the sweep attempt from Strap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodfellow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Goodfellow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodfellow 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Goodfellow!