PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Gooding (ranked 5926 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miervaldis Ozolinsh (ranked 6046 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.

Gooding
vs
Ozolinsh

190 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gordon Gooding!
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, Miervaldis Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozolinsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Oooooh!!! Gooding has knocked Ozolinsh down with a huge combo! Gooding steps away and waves a wobbly Ozolinsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ozolinsh is rocked!

It looks like Miervaldis Ozolinsh has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ozolinsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Gooding, which made it look bad.
Gooding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gordon Gooding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miervaldis Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh slips a jab and a cross from Gooding.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and clinches up with Gooding, looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh pushes Gooding against the cage but Gooding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ozolinsh gets a clinch.
Ozolinsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gooding throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh prevents Gooding from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gooding.
Gooding wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Gooding has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ozolinsh can't get the takedown.
Gooding has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Gooding working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooding wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gooding is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Gooding on the inside.
Gooding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gooding has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gooding walks away with a smile on his face. Ozolinsh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gooding connects with a crisp jab.
Gooding throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gooding. No joy for Ozolinsh on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozolinsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gooding throws a big counter combination but Ozolinsh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gooding misses with a double jab.
Ozolinsh defending well as Gooding loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Ozolinsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gooding, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooding scores with a shot to the side of Ozolinsh's head.
Gooding throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Gooding doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to score a body lock takedown but Gooding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gooding prevents it.
Ozolinsh tries to pull guard but Gooding forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
Gooding wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gooding has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ozolinsh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gooding.
Ozolinsh looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ozolinsh is looking for a takedown.
Gooding is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gooding misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Gooding.
Gooding gets through Ozolinsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gooding.
Ozolinsh looks winded!
Gooding misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Gooding's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gooding.
Gooding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gooding scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gooding.
Gooding lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
Gooding wants to break free but Ozolinsh has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooding gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh.
Gooding lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozolinsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Gooding finish him?
A short right from Gooding.
Ozolinsh is trying to pull guard but Gooding has him pressed against the cage.
Gooding wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gooding lands a nice shot to the body.
Gooding throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Ozolinsh blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gooding.
Ozolinsh looking to slow down the pace here.
Gooding tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Gooding wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Gooding is trying to force a seperation but Ozolinsh has the dominant position.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gooding is trying to break the clinch but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Gooding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miervaldis Ozolinsh's cut.
That's time! Gooding's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gooding lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice takedown defense from Gooding. No joy for Ozolinsh on that attempt.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Gooding is having none of it.
Gooding scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon Gooding is winning the standup battle so far.
Gooding scores with a nice right hand.
Gooding throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh drops his hands for a split second and Gooding immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ozolinsh face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Gooding follows up with a right hand that knocks Ozolinsh into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Gooding!