PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Goodman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leonard Martinez's chin.

Martinez
vs
Goodman

196 cm
28
256 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

203 cm
31
274 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Leonard Martinez has been cut.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martinez defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Martinez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martinez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Martinez dives in and scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.

Goodman kicks Martinez off and gets to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Goodman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.

Goodman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goodman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez has hold of Goodman's hands but Goodman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Martinez tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Goodman is controlling the pace.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Martinez tries to strike from the bottom.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Martinez has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinez keeps working.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martinez is trying to control but can't.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Well, if Goodman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goodman trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Goodman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Goodman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goodman decides to stand up.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Martinez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.

Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Goodman is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Goodman's guard.

Goodman has his feet on Martinez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Goodman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.

Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goodman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back!
Goodman is trapped and Martinez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Martinez tries to get the hooks in deep but Goodman pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Goodman right now.
Martinez not allowing Goodman to control his hands.
Goodman turns into Martinez and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.

Martinez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Goodman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martinez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martinez stops a takedown attempt from Goodman.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martinez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goodman to the mat. Goodman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Goodman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Goodman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martinez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Martinez tries a knee to the head but Goodman blocks it.

Goodman lands a takedown into guard.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Martinez won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez landing with the ground and pound.
Goodman 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 pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
Martinez postures up and lands a big shot to Goodman's brow.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Martinez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Martinez lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodman holds on and takes a little breather.
Martinez works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Martinez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman 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.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Goodman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez with a nice head shot there.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez is pushing down on Goodman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodman is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman gets back to full guard.
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martinez trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martinez works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez throws a big right hand that misses.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Martinez in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Martinez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Martinez pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goodman.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Martinez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
Martinez stops a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Martinez wants to take the fight to the mat but Goodman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
Martinez tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leonard Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goodman breaks the clinch.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Martinez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez leaves Goodman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martinez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Goodman shoots in and gets a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Goodman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard.

Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.

Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Martinez defends easily.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Goodman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Martinez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goodman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Goodman's legs - danger averted.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.

Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martinez passes Goodman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodman has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.

Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.

Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Martinez is pushing down on Goodman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodman is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martinez is trying to control. Goodman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez working over Goodman with some ground and pound. Goodman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Martinez prevents Goodman from getting the reversal.
Martinez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goodman can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Martinez!