PBP Commentary

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

Goodwin
vs
Black

197 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Black!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Goodwin moves out of range easily.

Goodwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Black gets control of Goodwin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goodwin stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goodwin!
Black punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Black connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to control the pace but Goodwin is squirming around nicely.
Black controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodwin can't escape the position.
Black looking to control but Goodwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Black cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goodwin is trying to escape the mount but Black keeps good control and instead manages to take Goodwin's back.

Black is persistently looking for the submission but Goodwin is defending it well.
Goodwin trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin has hold of Black's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Goodwin can't escape the position.

Goodwin fending off the submission attempt from Black.
Black connects with a big shot to the side of Goodwin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodwin trying to control the action but Black just sinks the hooks in.
Goodwin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin wants to escape the position.
Goodwin trying to get back to his feet but Black is in full control for now.
Goodwin is covering up but some of the strikes from Black are getting through and doing damage.
Goodwin trying to control the hands but Black won't let him.

Black is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Goodwin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Black has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Goodwin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Black doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Black!