PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Goods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Goods
vs
Fury

194 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Lamar Goods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goods but Goods pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Goods. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Goods throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fury fails with the takedown.
Lamar Goods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.

Fury closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goods to the mat! Goods manages to get full guard.
Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Fury might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Fury has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Fury just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Goods sprawls well.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goods tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goods to the ground. Goods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goods falls off balance throwing a combination

and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goods's guard.
Fury 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.
Fury's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goods keeping full guard, as Fury tries to pass.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fury looks gassed!

Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Fury just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Goods sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Goods.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goods jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Fury dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goods misses the jab.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Goods shows good takedown defense.
Goods misses with a combination
and Fury counters with a three punch combo that has Goods backing up. Goods nods at Fury to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury shoots in and drives through. Goods sprawls well.
Lamar Goods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.
Goods throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Lamar Goods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goods throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Goods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Goods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lamar Goods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goods cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Goods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Goods, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Goods against the cage but Goods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goods throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Goods scores with a three punch combo!
Goods is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goods swings widly with a right hand
and Fury makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goods is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Goods circles away and we're back to standing.
Goods scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goods tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goods to the ground. Goods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goods pinned against the cage. Goods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fury should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goods's waist but Goods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury closes the distance and clinches up with Goods, looking for a takedown. Fury pushes Goods against the cage but Goods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Goods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goods as he jumps to the side.
Goods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goods avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury shoots in but Goods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fury shoots in but Goods avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goods stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goods throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Fury counters with a shoot takedown. Goods fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fury is pushing down on Goods's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goods is fighting to maintain full guard but Fury has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fury looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Fury is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goods tries to roll over but Fury keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goods is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fury throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury is controlling the pace.
Fury is looking to take a break and control but Goods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goods is looking to control Fury's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goods avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Goods dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fury wants to clinch.
Fury slips a jab and a cross from Goods.
Fury is looking to clinch but Goods is avoiding it.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury looks for a takedown but Goods sprawls well.
Goods throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Goods throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lamar Goods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Fury.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goods moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fury moves forwards but Goods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goods finds it's way round the side to connect with Fury's head.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Goods sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Goods sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goods throws a series of punches but Fury moves out of range.
Goods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goods lands with a nice combination. Fury backs away looking to recover.
Fury tries for a takedown but Goods sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goods as he jumps to the side.
Goods throws a combination that misses

and Fury counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury pushes down on Goods's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fury not doing much here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tyson Fury just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goods throws a hook but Fury blocks it.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goods tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goods to the ground. Goods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goods scores with the left hand. Fury knows he should have avoided that one.
Fury has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Goods.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goods scores with a one two! Fury had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Fury is rocked!
Goods dips to his left and cracks Fury with an uppercut!
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Goods finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Fury 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goods is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goods lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goods misses with a lunging right hand

and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goods's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Goods is keeping the position.
Fury wants to control from the top but Goods keeps moving.
Fury seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamar Goods.
I think Goods 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lamar Goods!