PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nose Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filly Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filly Franks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Goose
vs
Franks

150 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nose Goose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filly Franks!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franks clinches.
Franks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franks lands an elbow inside that Goose shrugs off.

It looks like Nose Goose has been cut.

Franks manages to break the clinch.

Franks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Franks's guard.
Goose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goose in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Goose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franks keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Goose there.
Franks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franks's head.
Goose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Goose.
Goose working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Goose connects with a nice short shot to Franks's temple.
Goose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goose.
Goose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Franks is rocked!
Goose throwing shots but Franks is blocking nicely.
Goose thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Franks to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose thows a big elbow that misses.
Goose lands a couple of digs.
Goose stands and throws Franks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goose working the strikes but Franks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Goose there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franks defending well though.
Goose wants to free his trapped foot but Franks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goose thows a huge punch but Franks dodges it nicely.
Goose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goose thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franks's head.
Ground and pound from Goose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goose thows a huge punch but Franks dodges it nicely.
Goose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goose missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nose Goose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nose Goose's cut.
That's time! Goose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Goose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franks defends it nicely.
Franks throws a sloppy head kick and Goose moves out of range easily.
Franks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franks wants it to stay on the feet.

Franks drives through and clinches with Goose against the cage.

Franks manages to break the clinch.

Franks has managed to clinch.
Franks wants to break free but Goose has control.
Franks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Franks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franks can do to turn this around?
Franks lands with a kick to the temple. Goose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Good exchange - Franks coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franks misses with a two punch combination.
Franks leaves Goose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nose Goose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goose.

Franks drops Goose with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goose looks back up at him and smiles so Franks waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Goose is rocked!
Franks connects with a superb combination that knocks Goose out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Franks before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Goose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Filly Franks!