PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lesnar
vs
Goodridge

190 cm
21
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

208 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Goodridge!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Goodridge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goodridge prevents Lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Goodridge has gone for a leg lock! Lesnar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goodridge's guard.
Goodridge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Goodridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodridge pulls Lesnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lesnar from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodridge wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goodridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge pulls Lesnar in to control the position.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodridge on the ground.
Goodridge keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Goodridge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Goodridge!
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Goodridge is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goodridge drops back looking for a leg! Lesnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnar manages to kick Goodridge off! Goodridge jumps back into Lesnar's guard.

Goodridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to stand but Goodridge is controlling the position.
Lesnar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goodridge wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is keeping the position.

Goodridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goodridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.

Goodridge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Goodridge is having none of it.

Goodridge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodridge passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodridge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lesnar is just riding it out for now. Goodridge eventually gives up the hold.

Goodridge is working for a submission of some sort.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodridge.
Goodridge stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Goodridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Goodridge seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge stops Lesnar from getting back to his feet.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodridge.

Goodridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnar has managed to free his arm - good work.

Goodridge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lesnar sees it coming and defends easily.

Goodridge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnar has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Goodridge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lesnar fails to land the takedown.
Goodridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodridge tries to sprawl out of it but Lesnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodridge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodridge stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnar. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goodridge counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Goodridge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesnar wants to stand but Goodridge is controlling the position.

Goodridge drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Goodridge as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lesnar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Goodridge! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gary Goodridge!
Gary Goodridge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.