|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Goodwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Heaton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
 |
|
 |
| 155 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Merlin 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, Jake Heaton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heaton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodwin jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heaton wants to pass the guard but Goodwin is keeping the position.
Goodwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Goodwin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Goodwin tries to circle away but Heaton has him pinned against the cage.
Goodwin successfully pulls guard.
Heaton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heaton controlling from the top position.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heaton is looking to pass into half guard but Goodwin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodwin is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin trying to control but Heaton is working from the bottom.
Heaton working a defensive guard here.
Heaton has a closed guard, preventing Goodwin from standing up.
Heaton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heaton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two 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.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heaton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Heaton trying to keep a closed guard but Goodwin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodwin works the jab nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heaton.
Goodwin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Heaton shoots in.
Goodwin looks for the body kick but Heaton saw that one coming.
Heaton looks for the body kick but Goodwin saw that one coming.
Heaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodwin.
Heaton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodwin counters with a straight right hand.
Goodwin misses with a wild combination.
Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodwin tries to counter with a takedown but Heaton is quick to defend against it.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
Heaton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodwin has managed to clinch.
Heaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heaton is looking for a takedown.
Heaton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodwin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Heaton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Heaton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin tries to break the clinch but Heaton is controlling the position.
Heaton jumps guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heaton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goodwin lands a nice hook to Heaton's body. Heaton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heaton is looking to clinch but Goodwin is avoiding it.
Goodwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heaton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heaton wants to clinch.
Goodwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heaton is looking to clinch.
Goodwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Heaton rushes Goodwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heaton struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodwin controls his hands.
Goodwin jumps guard but Heaton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin successfully pulls guard.
Heaton won't allow Goodwin to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodwin wants to stand and escape but Heaton is having none of it.
Goodwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Heaton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heaton trying to control but Goodwin is working from the bottom.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodwin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodwin throws a low kick but Heaton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Heaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin throws a big shot that misses.
Heaton tries to keep at a distance but Goodwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heaton lands a nice uppercut.
Heaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin misses with a two punch combination.
Heaton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Merlin Goodwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heaton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Heaton tries to get set, Goodwin tries to push him back and clinch up but Heaton manages to avoid the attempt.
Donk. Goodwin catches Heaton right on the button with a cross.
Merlin Goodwin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily
and Goodwin counters by clinching up.
Heaton is trying to pull guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goodwin is trying to break the clinch but Heaton has him pressed against the cage.
Goodwin is trying to push Heaton away but Heaton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heaton tries to pull guard but Goodwin won't allow it.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
Heaton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodwin is defending well.
Heaton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heaton takes the fight into the clinch.
Heaton jumps guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but Heaton has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Heaton.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heaton leaning against his opponent.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heaton fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
That's time! Goodwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Heaton dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heaton misses the body punch
and Goodwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heaton wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goodwin is looking for a kimura but Heaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodwin to get the leverage.
Goodwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heaton is trying to stand back up but Goodwin is controlling him
Goodwin stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heaton wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goodwin trying to control from half guard but Heaton is working away.
Well, if Goodwin 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.
Heaton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Heaton taking some punishment here, with Goodwin in his half guard.
Heaton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodwin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Goodwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Heaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heaton darts in trying to clinch
and Goodwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heaton looks to land a combination but Goodwin avoids it well.
Heaton misses with a takedown attempt - Goodwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but Heaton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goodwin pulls Heaton into guard.
Merlin Goodwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heaton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodwin, up you get!
Goodwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heaton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heaton can do to turn this around?
Heaton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodwin has one foot on Heaton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jake Heaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Goodwin tenderised Heaton's leg. Heaton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodwin feints a jab promting Heaton to slip. Goodwin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heaton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodwin cracks Heaton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heaton under the eye.
Jake Heaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin Goodwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodwin tries to bum rush Heaton with a series of wild strikes but Heaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodwin 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
38% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
