PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wang Dong (ranked 1219 p4p, 574 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 114 p4p, 48 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.

Dong
vs
Goodman

165 cm
21
140
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
158
9 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wang Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong misses with a right hand

and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Dong is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.

Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.

Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Goodman lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman stands up over Dong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Goodman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Goodman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman advances to half guard.

Goodman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Goodman eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman working the head and body with strikes.

Dong is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodman.

Dong looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dong slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Dong misses the jab.
A big right from Dong misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong misses with a straight right.
Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman catches Dong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a series of strikes. Dong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dong thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it

and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown. Dong fights it but they end up in guard.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong has Goodman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodman trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.

Dong has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.

Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.

Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.

Dong is looking for a triangle here but Goodman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman working the head with strikes.
Dong looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Goodman with a couple of short strikes.

Dong is rocked!
Goodman controlling the position easily from mount.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong lands a jab to the head.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Goodman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Oh Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong looks to throw a body kick

and Goodman counters with a double leg. Dong bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Goodman follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). White Goodman!
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.