PBP Commentary

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

Goodwin
vs
Henrique

206 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henrique darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henrique is trying to control. Goodwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henrique sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodwin defending well though.
Henrique throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henrique thows a huge punch but Goodwin dodges it nicely.
Goodwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Henrique is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goodwin sees it coming and defends easily.
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwin is looking to escape.
Henrique throwing shots but Goodwin is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henrique misses with a head shot. Goodwin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goodwin wants to stand but Henrique is controlling the position.
Henrique looking to pass the guard.
Henrique throwing strikes but missing.
Henrique working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Henrique trying to control but Goodwin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henrique pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodwin is keeping the position for now.

Goodwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henrique defends it easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Henrique is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodwin's half guard.
Henrique thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henrique wants to control but Goodwin is keeping him busy.
Henrique trying to pass the guard but Goodwin defending well.
Henrique is keen to just control but Goodwin is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henrique scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Goodwin is rocked!
Henrique is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Goodwin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Henrique fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Goodwin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Henrique! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Henrique!