PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Goons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Theanswer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Theanswer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Goons
vs
Theanswer

172 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Goons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Theanswer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goons shoots in for a double leg but Theanswer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Theanswer dives in for a single leg takedown but Goons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Theanswer.
Goons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Theanswer is looking to break free of the clinch but Goons has double underhooks.
Theanswer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Goons manages to break the clinch.
Theanswer misses with a takedown attempt - Goons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theanswer defends it nicely.

Theanswer closes the distance and clinches.
Goons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theanswer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goons to keep the fight standing.
Aaron Goons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goons tries to pull guard but Theanswer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Theanswer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goons lands a nice knee to the body.
Theanswer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theanswer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Theanswer can't break the clinch.

Goons jumps guard and drags Theanswer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Goons looking to control.
Goons throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Goons keeping moving, preventing Theanswer from controlling successfully.
Theanswer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Theanswer stopping the sweep attempt from Goons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Theanswer won't allow Goons to sweep him here.
Goons looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goons blocks a head kick by Theanswer.
Goons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theanswer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goons somewhat.
Goons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goons wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Theanswer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theanswer fails with a takedown attempt.
Goons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A lazy left from Theanswer finds it's target.
Goons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goons keeps the fight on the outside.
Theanswer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goons.
Theanswer tries to land a body kick
and Goons counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theanswer swats away the attempt to clinch by Goons.
Goons tries to clinch but Theanswer moves away

and Theanswer moves into the clinch.
Theanswer looking for a takedown.

Goons jumps guard and drags Theanswer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Theanswer stands up and waves to Goons to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theanswer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Theanswer dives in for a single leg takedown but Goons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theanswer looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goons jumps into guard, dragging Theanswer to the mat.
Theanswer wants to pass the guard but Goons is keeping the position.

Theanswer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goons, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Theanswer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Goons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Goons instigates a clinch.
Goons wants a takedown.
Theanswer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Theanswer can turn it around.
Theanswer has Goons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Goons successfully pulls guard.

Goons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theanswer is aware though and is defending well.
Theanswer stopping the sweep attempt from Goons.
Goons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Theanswer content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theanswer is working Goons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theanswer passes into half guard.
Theanswer controlling the action here.
Theanswer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goons is squirming around, avoiding Theanswer's attempts to control the action.
Goons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Theanswer content just to control the position here.
Goons tries to lock up and control but Theanswer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Theanswer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goons manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goons parries the strikes from Theanswer easily there. Theanswer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goons to escape.

Theanswer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Goons explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Theanswer fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theanswer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goons as he avoids it easily.
Aaron Goons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.
Theanswer is breathing heavily.
Goons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Theanswer as he avoids it easily.
Goons throws a head kick that Theanswer semi-blocks.
Goons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theanswer tries to avoid it but Goons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theanswer to the ground. Theanswer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goons shoots for a double leg takedown but Theanswer sprawls well. He's pushed Goons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theanswer tries to clinch but Goons moves out of range.
Theanswer looks for a takedown but Goons sprawls well.
Theanswer wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Theanswer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Theanswer shoots in looking for a takedown but Goons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theanswer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theanswer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goons as he avoids it easily.
Theanswer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theanswer wants it to stay on the feet.
Theanswer looks to clinch
and Goons counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Theanswer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Theanswer dives in for a single leg takedown but Goons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aaron Goons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Theanswer.
Theanswer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Theanswer taking a breather.
Goons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theanswer's efforts to push away.
Goons unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theanswer has Goons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Theanswer tries to pull guard but Goons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Theanswer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goons landing knees to the head.
Goons tries to pull guard but Theanswer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Goons manages to pull guard.

Theanswer gets to his feet. Goons looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goons throws a combination that misses

and Theanswer counters by moving into the clinch.
Theanswer has Goons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goons misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Goons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Theanswer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goons, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theanswer defends it nicely.

Theanswer rushes Goons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Theanswer tries to pull guard but Goons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goons prevents Theanswer from breaking the clinch.
Theanswer wants to get back to striking at distance but Goons won't allow it.
Theanswer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Theanswer gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theanswer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goons missing with knees to the body.

Goons jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goons is on top in guard.
Theanswer wants to sweep but no luck.
Theanswer is pulling down on Goons's head. It's preventing any offense from Goons, at least for the moment.
Theanswer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goons is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Theanswer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goons tries to pull guard but Theanswer holds him up against the cage and eventually Goons drops back down to his feet.
Theanswer leaning his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frankie Theanswer.
I've got Theanswer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Theanswer!