PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever has chosen X-Files Theme as his entrance music. Gary Goodridge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Goodridge
vs
Griever

208 cm
25
270 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

213 cm
22
285 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Xtreme Merchandise
Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Goodridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodridge fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodridge.
Griever will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griever falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Griever does no damage.
Griever loads up on a big right hand but Goodridge slips the punch.
Goodridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griever.

Goodridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodridge throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodridge pushing down on Griever's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Goodridge is working for a submission of some sort.
Goodridge is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Griever reverses the position - he's now on top in Goodridge's guard.
Goodridge pulls Griever in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griever stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice jab there from Griever.
Goodridge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griever.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griever pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodridge defending well as Griever loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Griever finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zell Griever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griever as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griever looks to land a combination but Goodridge avoids it well.
Griever connects with a right hand. Goodridge shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Goodridge. Beautiful body shot.
Griever keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Gary Goodridge has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griever darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodridge moves out of range of the body kick from Griever.
Goodridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griever.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever scores with a jab to the body.
Goodridge ducks under a wild hook from Griever.
Goodridge blocks a leg kick.
Griever throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Goodridge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griever!

Goodridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Griever avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goodridge.
Goodridge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodridge throws a strike aimed at the side of Griever's head but Griever avoids it well.
Goodridge in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goodridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griever avoids it really well and circles away.
Goodridge slips a jab from Griever.
Griever misses with a body kick.
Griever bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodridge's head backwards.
Griever lands a high kick!
Goodridge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griever was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodridge.
Zell Griever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodridge shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goodridge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griever did well to prevent Goodridge getting side control.
Goodridge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griever's head.
Goodridge wants to pass to mount but Griever is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griever works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griever is looking to stand up but Goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Goodridge postures up.
Griever tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodridge is working Griever over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griever keeping full guard, as Goodridge tries to pass.
Griever bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodridge's guard.
Griever must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodridge has his hands on Griever's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodridge is trying to control the position but Griever postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gary Goodridge wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Griever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griever throws a leg kick but Goodridge checks it.
Goodridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodridge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge has a takedown stuffed.
Goodridge shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griever.
No joy there for Griever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griever thuds a left hand into Goodridge's body.
Griever thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws an overhand right that lands on Goodridge's shoulder, as Goodridge tries to avoid the shot.

Goodridge dives in and scores a takedown into Griever's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge throws an elbow that misses. Griever uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodridge's guard. Nice move by Griever!
Griever not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodridge pulls Griever in close to his closed guard and prevents Griever from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griever won't allow Goodridge to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Griever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Griever is looking to land body kicks.

Goodridge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griever manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griever preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griever wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodridge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodridge postures up in Griever's guard and throws a big left but Griever blocks it.
Goodridge lands a couple of digs.
Goodridge throws a strike but Griever rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griever showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge wants to sweep but no luck.
Griever is pushing down on Goodridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Griever has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goodridge is trying to get back to full guard.
Griever trying to control from half guard but Goodridge is working away.
Goodridge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griever is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge moves into full guard.
Goodridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griever preventing the sweep.
Goodridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodridge takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Griever misses its intended target.
Griever throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griever as he avoids it easily.
Griever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griever loads up on a big right hand but Goodridge slips the punch.
Griever takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griever. Goodridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griever misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griever looks to land a left hand but Goodridge moved out of range nicely.
Goodridge fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griever leaves Goodridge 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 Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griever.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griever pinned against the cage. Griever gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Griever really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown by Goodridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Griever which made him look bad.
Griever lands with a straight right. Goodridge didn't see that one coming.
Goodridge moves away from the strike by Griever.
Goodridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Griever.
Griever jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodridge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griever misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever looks to land a left hand but Goodridge moved out of range nicely.
Griever with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Griever.

Griever gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goodridge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griever looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griever trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge working some strikes from top position.
Goodridge throws an elbow that misses. Griever uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodridge's guard. Nice move by Griever!
Goodridge trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodridge keeping moving, preventing Griever from controlling successfully.
Goodridge trying to keep a closed guard but Griever is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodridge shoots in but Griever avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griever throws a body punch but Goodridge moves out of range.
Griever throws a body kick that misses.
Goodridge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Griever swings for the body but Goodridge moves out of range.
Griever misses with an attempted mid kick.

Griever gets caught napping as Goodridge dives in and scores a takedown. Griever manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griever is keeping the position for now.
Goodridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Griever has wrist control.
Goodridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodridge throws a strike but Griever rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griever is fighting to break Goodridge's control of his arms but Goodridge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Zell Griever will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gary Goodridge's cut.
That's time! Goodridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Goodridge slips under a jab.
Griever looks for the body kick but Goodridge saw that one coming.
Goodridge staying out of range there.
Goodridge blocks a head kick by Griever.
Griever checks a low kick from Goodridge.
Goodridge blocks the body kick.
Griever misses with a body kick.
Griever misses with a body kick.
Griever throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodridge's head.
Griever throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Griever.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodridge fails with the takedown.
Griever takes one to the side of the head.
Zell Griever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodridge connects with a jab.
Griever misses with a kick to the body.
Griever wants to clinch up but Goodridge keeps it at a distance.
Griever lands a jab to the head.
Griever throws a body punch but Goodridge moves out of range.
Goodridge takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zell Griever is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodridge will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever wants to clinch.
Griever misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Griever. No joy for Goodridge on that attempt.
Goodridge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griever will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griever uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodridge blocks a jab.
Griever throws a hook but Goodridge blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodridge shoots in and drives through. Griever sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Goodridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griever is fending him off so far but Goodridge persists. Nope, Griever circles away and we're back to standing.
Griever swings for the body but Goodridge moves out of range.
Griever throws a half hearted mid kick.

Goodridge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griever to the ground. Goodridge is now in Griever's guard.
Goodridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodridge postures up in Griever's guard and throws a big left but Griever blocks it.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Griever blocks nicely.
Griever is looking to stand up but Goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.
Gary Goodridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodridge won't allow Griever to sweep him here.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Goodridge throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodridge throwing strikes from guard but Griever blocks nicely.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Griever is retaining full guard.
Griever working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodridge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodridge throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Griever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griever 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Griever!
Zell Griever is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zell Griever thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.