PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Radar (ranked 682 p4p, 823 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 100 p4p, 115 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Radar
vs
Goodman

194 cm
25
270
10 - 4 - 0

182 cm
31
272
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radar shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Radar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Radar circles away from the clinch attempt.

Goodman gets a clinch.
Radar is looking for a takedown.

Radar manages to pull guard.
Radar wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Radar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Radar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.

Goodman kicks Radar off and gets to his feet.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a swing at Radar's ribcage but misses.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Radar circles away.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Radar shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Radar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Radar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Radar pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radar dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Radar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman working aggressively here.
Radar jumps guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Radar fails to pull guard.
Goodman stalls.
Radar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Radar wants to take the fight to the mat but Goodman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Radar pulls Goodman into guard.
Goodman wanted to stand there but Radar had control of the position.
Radar working a defensive guard here.
Radar is pulling down on Goodman's head to control his posture.
Radar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radar wants to hit a sweep here but Goodman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Radar there!
Radar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goodman content just to control the position here.
Radar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Radar regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goodman is trying to control. Radar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goodman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Radar is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radar is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Radar pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Radar being controlled here, momentarily.
Radar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Radar's takedown attempt.
Radar blocking some punches.
Goodman wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Radar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Radar.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Radar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodman uses from the top position.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman trying to control but Radar is working from the bottom.
Goodman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Radar.
Goodman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman postures up.
Radar tries to strike from the bottom.
Goodman won't allow Radar to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Radar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goodman escapes and throws Radar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Goodman trying to control the position but Radar is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar sneaks back into half guard.
Goodman prevents Radar from improving his position.

Radar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goodman prevents Radar from improving his position.
Goodman moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Radar is trying to get back to half guard.
Radar is trying to escape the position but Goodman is controlling the position.
Radar is looking for a sweep.
Goodman trying to control the action but Radar is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goodman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
Goodman working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goodman tries to clinch but Radar is having none of it.
Radar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goodman sprawls and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radar was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Radar shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Radar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Goodman forces Radar back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radar's elbow.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Radar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radar prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Radar blocks an elbow strike from Goodman.
Radar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Radar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radar fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radar is trying to pull guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Radar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodman to keep the fight standing.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Radar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goodman tries to clinch but Radar is having none of it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goodman drops Radar with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Radar! Goodman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Saul Goodman made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.