PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dollar
vs
Goodman

190 cm
30
276 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

203 cm
34
274 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Dollar tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dollar forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.

Dollar gets control of Goodman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dollar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goodman with a nice head shot there.
Goodman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dollar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dollar looking to control.
Goodman won't allow Dollar to sweep him here.
Goodman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman connects with a couple of short punches.
Dollar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.
Goodman wants to get up but he can't break Dollar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dollar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goodman won't allow Dollar to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Dollar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dollar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dollar keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dollar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodman shoots in but Dollar avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Goodman pushes Dollar up against the cage in a clinch.

Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches up with Dollar, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes Dollar against the cage but Dollar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dollar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dollar tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Dollar.
Dollar attempts a counter takedown but Goodman avoids it well and moves away.

Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Dollar. Dollar maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Dollar throws an elbow that misses.

Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dollar fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dollar instigates a clinch.
Dollar missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Dollar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Dollar.
Goodman is trying to drag Dollar to the mat but Dollar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Dollar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Dollar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dollar moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.

Dollar instigates a clinch.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dollar.

Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Dollar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dollar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dollar's waist but Dollar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Goodman tries to bum rush Dollar with a series of wild strikes but Dollar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dollar is looking to clinch.

Dollar instigates a clinch.
Dollar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like John Goodman has been cut.

Goodman breaks the clinch.

Goodman darts in and clinches Dollar up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dollar.

Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dollar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet but Dollar passes into half guard.

Dollar passes into side control, despite Goodman's attempt to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom here.
Dollar gets to mount! Goodman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dollar controlling from the full mount.
Goodman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dollar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dollar trying to control but Goodman is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diamond Dollar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dollar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Goodman looks to move away, Dollar throws a big counter combo but Goodman just gets out of the way.

Dollar closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dollar.
Dollar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Goodman is working for takedown but Dollar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dollar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dollar misses with an elbow over the top.
Dollar throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dollar has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes an elbow to the temple.
Diamond Dollar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dollar lands an elbow inside.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Dollar lands a damaging elbow.

Goodman breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar shoots in but Goodman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodman feints and then cracks Dollar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dollar down.

Goodman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dollar is controlling Goodman's posture.
Dollar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Goodman stands up and waves to Dollar to follow him.

Goodman clinches up with Dollar and pushes him back against the cage.

Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Dollar darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Dollar into the cage.
Dollar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dollar dives in and grabs Goodman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes down on Dollar's head and hops out.
Dollar misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Dollar gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.

Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Dollar.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Dollar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dollar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.

Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dollar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman is trying to control. Dollar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Goodman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodman is thwarting Dollar's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodman is trying to work for a kimura but Dollar is defending well.
Dollar is doing well to control the position and prevent Goodman from advancing to side control.
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.
Dollar is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dollar avoid being mounted?
Goodman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dollar wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goodman trying to control from Dollar's half guard. Dollar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dollar is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Dollar wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dollar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dollar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dollar wants it to stay on the feet.
Dollar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodman defends well and Dollar ends up having to push Goodman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dollar as he jumps to the side.

Goodman rushes Dollar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman is working for takedown but Dollar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.

Goodman manages to break the clinch.
John Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dollar tries to sprawl out of it but Goodman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dollar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dollar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Dollar tries to clinch up.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dollar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt - Dollar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Dollar avoids them all with ease.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Dollar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollar is defending well for now.
Goodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Dollar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dollar has managed to clinch.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Dollar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Goodman breaks from the clinch.

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

Goodman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dollar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Dollar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dollar fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dollar moves into the clinch.
Goodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dollar is defending well for now.
Goodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dollar lands an elbow inside.
Goodman is working for takedown but Dollar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dollar looking to stall.

Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dollar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Dollar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dollar.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dollar but Dollar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Dollar gets a clinch.

Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dollar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goodman trying to hold on to Dollar's head to control him but Dollar postures up.
Dollar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dollar is keen to just control but Goodman is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dollar lands a nice short elbow.
Dollar wants to stand up but Goodman has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to kick Dollar off but Dollar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dollar is working for a kimura but Goodman is defending it quite comfortably.
Dollar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diamond Dollar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman is doing well to control the position and prevent Dollar from advancing to side control.
Dollar wants to take a breather but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dollar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Goodman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diamond Dollar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dollar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diamond Dollar!
A victorious Diamond Dollar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.