PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Equilibrium (ranked 4177 p4p, 4429 weight class) and Aden Goodwire (ranked 250 p4p, 260 weight class). Pedro Equilibrium has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Equilibrium
vs
Goodwire

174 cm
22
135
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Warrior Nutrition
Tap Out

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Equilibrium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aden Goodwire!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodwire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goodwire wants it to stay on the feet.
Equilibrium doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goodwire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodwire misses with the combination.
Equilibrium fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Equilibrium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Equilibrium showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodwire.
Goodwire should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Equilibrium tries for a takedown but Goodwire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Equilibrium is breathing heavily.
Equilibrium shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodwire sprawls well. He's pushed Equilibrium's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Equilibrium takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodwire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwire tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Equilibrium moves out of range.
Goodwire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodwire misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Goodwire. Those never looked like landing.
Goodwire misses with a few strikes there.
Goodwire misses with the combination.
Goodwire lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodwire throws a sloppy head kick and Equilibrium moves out of range easily.
Equilibrium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodwire's waist but Goodwire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Equilibrium off to one side.
Goodwire throws a right and a left that Equilibrium avoids nicely.
Goodwire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Equilibrium in his tracks.
Goodwire lands a two punch combo.
Goodwire punishes Equilibrium's body with a nice straight punch.
Equilibrium looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodwire with a hook.
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!
Equilibrium blocks the body kick.
Goodwire swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Equilibrium moves out of range.
Goodwire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodwire looks to land a combination. Equilibrium sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Equilibrium is rocked!
Goodwire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Equilibrium is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodwire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Equilibrium back to the cage. Goodwire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Goodwire.
Goodwire misses with a head kick.
Goodwire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodwire swinging wildly here.
Goodwire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Equilibrium dives in and grabs Goodwire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodwire pushes down on Equilibrium's head and hops out.
Equilibrium seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodwire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Goodwire.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwire tries a head kick but it misses.
As Goodwire looks to move away, Equilibrium throws a big counter combo but Goodwire just gets out of the way.
Goodwire scores with a three punch combo!
Goodwire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Equilibrium seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goodwire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodwire throws a right hand that Equilibrium ducks under and follows up with a left that Equilibrium also avoids with ease.
Equilibrium takes one on the button.
Goodwire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Equilibrium moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Equilibrium slips a jab and a cross from Goodwire.
Goodwire tries a head kick but it misses.
Equilibrium shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodwire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Equilibrium's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Goodwire.
A punch combination from Goodwire misses.
Goodwire clobbers Equilibrium with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Equilibrium avoids them all with ease.
Goodwire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Equilibrium slips a jab and a cross from Goodwire.
A left and a right from Goodwire both land. Nice combination.
Goodwire throws a nice looking combination but Equilibrium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aden Goodwire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Equilibrium with that takedown attempt.
Goodwire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Equilibrium had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Goodwire throws a nice looking combination but Equilibrium bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Equilibrium seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goodwire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Equilibrium closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodwire's guard.
Equilibrium throwing strikes from guard but Goodwire blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equilibrium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodwire is keeping the position for now.

Equilibrium thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aden Goodwire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Equilibrium has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goodwire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodwire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Equilibrium counters with a three punch combo that has Goodwire backing up. Goodwire nods at Equilibrium to acknowledge the strikes.
Goodwire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodwire throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodwire.
Goodwire digs a good hook to Equilibrium's body.
Goodwire throws a combination. Equilibrium tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goodwire throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equilibrium dives in and grabs Goodwire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodwire pushes down on Equilibrium's head and hops out.
Goodwire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodwire swinging wildly here.
Equilibrium avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodwire works over Equilibrium's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwire misses with a double jab.
Equilibrium takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Equilibrium gets a double leg takedown into Goodwire's guard.
Equilibrium slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goodwire pushes Equilibrium away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Equilibrium gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Equilibrium is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodwire is defending well.
Goodwire is pushing Equilibrium's head away, looking to escape. Equilibrium manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Equilibrium tries for a kimura but Goodwire is defending well.

Equilibrium is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goodwire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goodwire is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Equilibrium is controlling him well.
Goodwire bucks up and tries to throw Equilibrium off but instead Equilibrium has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Equilibrium working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Goodwire is doing well to defend. Equilibrium seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Goodwire is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Equilibrium!