PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johann Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eat IT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Goethe
vs
IT

177 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johann Goethe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eat IT!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goethe moves into range and clinches up with IT.
IT wants to get back to striking at distance but Goethe won't allow it.
Goethe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goethe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IT prevents a body shot from Goethe.
Goethe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite IT's efforts to push away.
IT is trying to maintain a safe position but Goethe gets an underhook and turns IT into the cage.
Goethe leaning his opponent against the cage.
IT stalling in the clinch but Goethe improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethe lands a body punch.
IT can't get the takedown.
Goethe scores with a hook to the body.
IT drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goethe pulls his leg out and moves away.
IT looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Goethe moves into range and clinches up with IT.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goethe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goethe pushes IT back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Goethe.
IT looks winded!
Goethe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goethe presses IT against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goethe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goethe scores with a shot to the side of IT's head.
Goethe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt IT or not.
Goethe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Goethe - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Goethe.
IT letting Goethe take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Goethe.
Goethe digs a right hand into IT's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on IT's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goethe controlling the action here for a moment.
Goethe slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Goethe.
IT takes a shot to the head.
Goethe pushes IT back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goethe stalling.
Goethe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt IT or not.
IT's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goethe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Goethe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Goethe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goethe displaying some good clinch control by pressing IT up against the cage.
Goethe lands a shoulder strike.
Goethe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Goethe.
A short right from Goethe on the inside.
Goethe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt IT or not.
A short right from Goethe on the inside.
Goethe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goethe as the two fighters clinch.
Goethe stalls.
A short left from Goethe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goethe presses IT against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Goethe.
Goethe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goethe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goethe stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Goethe - that landed with a thud.
Goethe lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Goethe.
Goethe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down IT.
Goethe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goethe digs a right hand into IT's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on IT's gas tank.
Goethe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goethe.
Goethe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Goethe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goethe closes the distance and clinches.
IT tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goethe scores with a shot to the side of IT's head.
Still in the clinch, Goethe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Goethe.
Goethe taking a breather.
A short right from Goethe.
Goethe lands an uppercut.
IT is trying to break the clinch but Goethe has him pressed against the cage.
Goethe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethe lands with a left to the head.
Goethe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ITs head.
Goethe digs a right hand underneath IT's ribcage. IT let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goethe lands with a light punch inside.
IT is breathing heavily.
Goethe is working IT over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethe lands a shot to the body.
Goethe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goethe lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goethe digs a right hand underneath IT's ribcage. IT let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goethe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Goethe.
Goethe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goethe lands a right hand.

IT is rocked!
Nice body punch from Goethe.
A short left from Goethe.
IT is still on wobbly legs! Can Goethe finish him?
Goethe lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goethe cracks IT with a nice body shot.
Goethe lands a left hand.
Goethe lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Goethe as the two fighters clinch.
Goethe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down IT.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goethe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Goethe.
IT seems to have recovered his senses.
Goethe lands a shot to the body.
Goethe stalls.
Goethe digs a right hand underneath IT's ribcage. IT let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goethe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goethe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goethe stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Goethe.
Johann Goethe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goethe lands a left hand that snaps the head of IT backwards.
Goethe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down IT.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goethe pushes IT back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goethe presses IT against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goethe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goethe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IT can do to turn this around?
Goethe lands a shot to the body.
Goethe lands with a right to the head.
Goethe leaning against his opponent.
Goethe lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Goethe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goethe is leaning against IT and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goethe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goethe avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goethe.
Still in the clinch, Goethe scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Goethe.
A shot in the inside from Goethe.
Goethe lands a big right hand that drops IT! The killer instinct kicks in and Goethe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Goethe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Goethe!