PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Goddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Goddard struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
Goddard

180 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Jerusalem Fight Gear
Berserker Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Graham Goddard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Goddard has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Goddard blocks with his arms.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Goddard is blocking nicely.
A short left from Jackson.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is working Goddard over against the cage.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Goddard won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goddard avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goddard just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goddard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goddard.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Goddard manages to get underhooks.

Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Goddard postures up.

Goddard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goddard, into his guard.

Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goddard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goddard pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Graham Goddard!