PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Goodwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akyu Lozand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akyu Lozand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goodwin
vs
Lozand

197 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akyu Lozand!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lozand doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodwin circles away.
Lozand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lozand tries to clinch there but Goodwin circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Lozand shoots in.
Lozand tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Goodwin moves into the clinch.

Goodwin pulls guard successfully.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goodwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goodwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lozand trying to control but Goodwin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lozand tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodwin is retaining full guard.
Goodwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodwin controls Lozand momentarily but Lozand frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goodwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lozand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goodwin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goodwin has escaped and now he's on top!
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin forces his way into half guard.
Goodwin stops Lozand from getting back to his feet.
Lozand tries to get to full guard but Goodwin has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lozand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goodwin.
Lozand throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Goodwin manages to pass to side control.
Lozand tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Goodwin easily slips into full mount!
Lozand is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee warns Lozand that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lozand tries to lock up and control but Goodwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodwin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lozand to take his back!
Goodwin avoiding Lozand 's attempts to control his hands.
Lozand is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodwin is landing with strikes. Lozand can't take much more of this.
Lozand tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodwin is not going to allow Lozand to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Goodwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goodwin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lozand gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lozand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodwin.
Graham Goodwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but Lozand keeps moving.
Lozand will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lozand looking for a sweep. Not yet Lozand, not yet.
Lozand looking to control.
Goodwin wants to stand but Lozand has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozand looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lozand has his takedown stuffed

and Goodwin moves into the clinch.
Lozand is trying to break the clinch but Goodwin has him pressed against the cage.
Lozand tries to break free but Goodwin pushes him back against the cage.
Goodwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Lozand avoids the damage to the body.
Lozand has had enough of the clinch but Goodwin keeps him there for the moment.

Goodwin breaks from the clinch.

Goodwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lozand's guard.
Lozand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lozand is breathing heavily.
Lozand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodwin is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lozand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goodwin escapes and throws Lozand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Goodwin tries to stand but Lozand is controlling his head.
Lozand is letting Goodwin control him for a moment.
Lozand wants to control but Goodwin postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozand seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodwin dominates the positioning.
Lozand is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goodwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Goodwin 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.
Goodwin passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin lands a big shot there that rocks Lozand but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Goodwin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goodwin raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodwin with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodwin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lozand can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goodwin avoids the attempt from Lozand to control.
Goodwin landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Goodwin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Goodwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lozand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lozand is looking to clinch.
Lozand closes the distance looking to clinch

and Goodwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lozand gets full guard.
Goodwin 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.
Lozand wants to get back to his feet but Goodwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lozand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Graham Goodwin wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Goodwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goodwin controls the position.

Goodwin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lozand tries to control but Goodwin manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lozand turns into Goodwin and is now in his guard.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Lozand is controlling him.
Goodwin has Lozand pulled in close to control his posture.
Lozand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lozand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodwin tries to get out of the position.
Lozand trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lozand has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goodwin is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozand preventing the sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lozand tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Goodwin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goodwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lozand is keeping the position for now.
Goodwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goodwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin controls the position from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lozand tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodwin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Goodwin!