PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Artist
vs
Goodman

190 cm
33
198 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

185 cm
34
205 lbs
27 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition
The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Artist lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goodman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artist moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Artist's knee but Artist avoids it well.
Artist misses with a low kick.

Artist gets caught napping as Goodman dives in and scores a takedown. Artist manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodman is fighting to break Artist's control of his arms but Artist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Artist is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.

Artist looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
Goodman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goodman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Artist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Artist is defending well.
Goodman is keen to just control but Artist is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goodman is trying to control the action in half guard but Artist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goodman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Artist to regain full guard.
Artist has control of Goodman's left arm, preventing Goodman from doing any damage.
Artist 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.
Goodman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Artist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Artist blocks nicely.
Artist keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artist is keeping the position for now.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White Goodman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Artist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Artist wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Artist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Artist.
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Artist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist catches Goodman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Artist scores with a punch to the head.
Artist lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Artist throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Artist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Artist checks the leg kick.
Artist thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Artist slips the punch.
Artist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Artist cracks Goodman with a good jab.
We've been told by Artist's head coaches at Disciples Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Artist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Artist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artist throws a leg kick that misses.
Artist cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Artist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artist.
Goodman throws a jab when Artist was well out of range.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Artist throws a head kick that half lands.
Goodman dives in and grabs Artist's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artist pushes down on Goodman's head and hops out.
Artist throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a two punch combo.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artist. Artist obviously looking to wear him down.
Artist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Artist checks it well.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Artist lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Unkind Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artist throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artist.
Artist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman scores with a nice strike.
Artist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Artist.
Artist thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman slips under a jab from Artist.
An inside leg kick from Artist misses.
Artist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Artist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Artist throws a front kick that sends Goodman stumbling back into the cage.
Artist tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Artist ducks down to avoid it.
Artist lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Artist tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Artist tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Artist. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Artist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artist lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.

Goodman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Artist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goodman is in Artist's guard.
Artist is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Artist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Artist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
Artist pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Artist is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist is looking to stand up but Goodman won't let him.
Artist won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.
Artist wants to stand but Goodman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goodman prevents Artist from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Unkind Artist will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Artist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Artist is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Artist throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Artist.
Artist blocks a low kick nicely.
Artist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman shoots for a takedown but Artist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Artist lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Artist.
Unkind Artist is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Artist moved away.
Artist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artist throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Artist throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Artist.
An inside leg kick lands from Artist.
Artist misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Artist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Artist is out of range.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Artist.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Artist's legs.
Artist throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artist. Artist obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Artist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Artist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Artist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artist was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artist.
Artist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Artist there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
Artist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Artist.
Artist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Artist feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Artist's shoulder, as Artist tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Artist is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Artist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Artist checks it well.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artist moves away.
Artist misses the jab.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Artist seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Artist saw it coming and moves away.
Artist connects with a solid leg kick.
Artist lands with a nice body punch.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Artist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Artist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artist tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodman throws a hook but Artist blocks it.

Artist forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to White Goodman.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!
Our winner, White Goodman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.