|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corrinth Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrinth Kessler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 157 cm
18
346 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reed Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corrinth Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goodman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goodman has his foot on Kessler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kessler works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman is looking for a triangle but Kessler pushes his legs off easily.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kessler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman being controlled here, momentarily.
Goodman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman working for a triangle but Kessler defends it easily.
Kessler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kessler distracts Goodman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kessler wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman pushes Kessler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goodman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kessler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corrinth Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kessler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kessler works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman wants to stand up but Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Kessler. Kessler maintains the clinch.
Goodman fails to pull guard.
Goodman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kessler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kessler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kessler gets the takedown into side control.
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kessler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corrinth Kessler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodman tries to sprawl but Kessler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goodman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kessler defends it easily.
Kessler trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Kessler won't allow Goodman to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goodman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kessler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goodman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kessler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Kessler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Kessler in his half guard.
Kessler lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goodman! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kessler jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corrinth Kessler!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
