PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Gooch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacky Wacky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gooch
vs
Wacky

190 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
278 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Amber Swan CBK

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Gooch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Wacky!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wacky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gooch sprawls well initially but Wacky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gooch trying to hold on to Wacky's head to control him but Wacky postures up.
Gooch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wacky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Wacky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Wacky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gooch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gooch moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gooch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wacky wants to control from the top but Gooch keeps moving.

Gooch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wacky passes Gooch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wacky stalling away here and it's allowed Gooch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Gooch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wacky defends well.
Wacky advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacky wants to control but Gooch is keeping him busy.

Wacky goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gooch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wacky's guard! Nice work there by Gooch!
Wacky is trying to keep Gooch in close.
Gooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gooch drops back looking for a leg! Wacky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wacky manages to kick Gooch off! Gooch jumps back into Wacky's guard.
Gooch trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacky pulls Gooch in to control the position.
Wacky wants to stand and escape but Gooch is having none of it.
Gooch stopping the sweep attempt from Wacky.

Wacky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gooch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gooch misses with a takedown attempt

and Wacky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gooch's guard now.
Gooch is breathing heavily.
Wacky thows a big elbow that misses.
Wacky trying to control but Gooch is working from the bottom.
Wacky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wacky is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gooch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gooch has escaped and now he's on top!
Gooch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gooch throws a big right hand that misses.

Wacky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gooch is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacky wants to stand and escape but Gooch is having none of it.
Gooch landing some decent shots from guard.
Wacky is trying to control the position but Gooch postures up.
Wacky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wacky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Wacky 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.

Gooch stuffs the takedown attempt from Wacky. Wacky gets slowly back to his feet.
Wacky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gooch shoots and misses

and Wacky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wacky trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Gooch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wacky passes Gooch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wacky tries to stand and escape but Gooch is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacky is trying to control. Gooch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wacky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacky thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gooch to regain full guard.
Wacky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wacky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wacky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wacky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wacky wants to control from the top but Gooch keeps moving.

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.

Wacky has gone for a leg lock! Gooch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wacky's guard.
Wacky keeping moving, preventing Gooch from controlling successfully.

Wacky is looking for a triangle but Gooch pushes his legs off easily.
Gooch advances position into side control!
Wacky sneaks back into half guard.
Gooch works his way into full mount!
Wacky is looking to improve his position but Gooch isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gooch goes for an armbar but Wacky turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wacky.
Wacky passes Gooch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gooch is trying to control but can't.

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.
Wacky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gooch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wacky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Wacky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wacky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gooch keeps working.

Wacky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gooch is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Wacky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wacky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gooch's half guard.

Wacky is working for a kimura but Gooch is defending it quite comfortably.
Wacky moves into full mount! Gooch won't be happy about that!

Wacky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gooch is on top in guard.
Gooch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gooch has gone for a leg lock! Wacky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gooch's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wacky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gooch keeping moving, preventing Wacky from controlling successfully.
Wacky works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Wacky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gooch sees it coming and defends easily.

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.
Wacky trying to control from half guard but Gooch is working away.
Gooch wants to control but Wacky is keeping busy.
Wacky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wacky is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Wacky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wacky wants to work for an arm triangle but Gooch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Wacky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wacky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jacky Wacky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gooch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wacky tries to control but Gooch wriggling away.

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.

Gooch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wacky.
Gooch is squirming around, avoiding Wacky's attempts to control the action.
Jon Gooch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacky Wacky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gooch tries to hold on but Wacky postures up.

Wacky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooch is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacky Wacky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wacky 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacky Wacky!