PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1315 p4p, 1648 weight class) and Bobby Chunks (ranked 59 p4p, 75 weight class). Saul Goodman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Chunks's chin.

Goodman
vs
Chunks

182 cm
24
279
6 - 4 - 0

199 cm
24
275
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks works the jab nicely.
Chunks connects with the punch.
Chunks swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Chunks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Chunks ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A countering left hand to the body from Chunks misses.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chunks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chunks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goodman defends it well.
A jab from Chunks misses.
Chunks slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
A nice side step and Chunks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chunks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chunks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chunks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chunks is able to avoid easily.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chunks blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a hook but Chunks blocks it.
Chunks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Chunks scores with a hook.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunks is just out of range.
Chunks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks misses with a wild body shot.
Chunks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Chunks jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Chunks.
Chunks circles away from the clinch attempt

so Chunks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chunks is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chunks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chunks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chunks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chunks looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks 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.
Chunks pushing down on Goodman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Chunks in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chunks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chunks not doing much here.
Chunks wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Goodman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goodman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Chunks trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chunks sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chunks manages to avoid it.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a right and a left that Chunks avoids nicely.
Chunks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chunks lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chunks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman tries to clinch but Chunks is having none of it.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Goodman tries to clinch but Chunks is having none of it.

Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chunks is pulling down on Goodman's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chunks working a defensive guard here.
Chunks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Chunks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chunks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chunks counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chunks manages to avoid it.
Chunks throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chunks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chunks moves away.
Goodman is looking to wear down Chunks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Chunks does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a swing at Chunks's ribcage but misses.
Chunks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bobby Chunks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chunks.

It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Chunks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chunks moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chunks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chunks dodges the punch combination from Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunks is just out of range.
Chunks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goodman defends it well.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chunks scores with a hook.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked

and Chunks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodman defending well though.
Nice strikes from Chunks there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chunks lands a nice short elbow.
Chunks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Chunks seems content to control.
Chunks trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Chunks in his half guard.
Chunks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chunks working over Goodman with some ground and pound. Goodman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chunks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goodman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chunks not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks content to control rather than advance.
Chunks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks.
Chunks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chunks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goodman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Chunks seems content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman swings for the body but Chunks moves out of range.
Chunks feints the counter takedown.

That's four 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.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut

and Chunks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chunks advances to half guard.
Chunks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chunks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chunks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goodman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chunks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chunks is trying to control. Goodman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Chunks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Goodman misses with a hook to the body

and Chunks counters with a single leg into guard. Goodman didn't expect that.
Chunks tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Chunks trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Chunks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chunks is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chunks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chunks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chunks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chunks circles away quickly and effectively.
Chunks stalks Goodman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goodman's face. Goodman staggers backwards, shaken.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Chunks misses.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chunks throws a body shot but no joy.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman thumps Chunks with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Chunks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chunks finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Chunks lands a jab.
Chunks slips a jab from Goodman.
Chunks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman misses with a leg kick

so Chunks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chunks wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Chunks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bobby Chunks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chunks postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Chunks is stalling in the full guard.
Chunks cracks Goodman with a solid left hand.
Chunks landing some decent shots from guard.
Chunks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chunks lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chunks 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.
Chunks wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chunks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chunks scores with a jab.
Chunks tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
enabling Chunks to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Chunks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chunks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Chunks!
In his post fight interview, Bobby Chunks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.