PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Goddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Goddell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Hughizzle's chin.

Goddell
vs
Hughizzle

183 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Hell's Balls Nutrition
Fight 4 America

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Goddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Hughizzle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddell lands a lovely overhand right.
Goddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Hughizzle. Hughizzle gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest Goddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goddell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Goddell misses its intended target.

Hughizzle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hughizzle prevents Goddell from standing back up.
Hughizzle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughizzle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goddell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughizzle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughizzle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goddell could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hughizzle trying to mount his opponent but Goddell defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hughizzle lands a nice short elbow.
Goddell is trying to stand up here but Hughizzle is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughizzle is looking to take a break and control but Goddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goddell tries to kick Hughizzle off but Hughizzle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hughizzle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hughizzle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goddell is looking to escape.
Hughizzle throwing shots but Goddell is blocking nicely.
Hughizzle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goddell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hughizzle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goddell defending well though.
Goddell wants to get back to his feet.
Goddell is breathing heavily.
Hughizzle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goddell defending well though.
Goddell taking some punishment here, with Hughizzle in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughizzle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goddell tries to get out of the position.
Hughizzle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hughizzle there.
Hughizzle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughizzle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughizzle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughizzle slows the pace down in half guard.
Hughizzle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughizzle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goddell has hold of Hughizzle's hands but Hughizzle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goddell has hold of Hughizzle's hands but Hughizzle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hughizzle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughizzle winds up and cracks Goddell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughizzle working the head and body with strikes.
Hughizzle lands with a punch from half guard.
Goddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughizzle.
Hughizzle working the head and body with strikes.
Hughizzle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughizzle.
Hughizzle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughizzle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hughizzle working over Goddell with some ground and pound. Goddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hughizzle trying to control from half guard but Goddell is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hughizzle lands a nice short elbow.
Goddell is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughizzle.
Hughizzle thows a huge punch but Goddell dodges it nicely.
Hughizzle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hughizzle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goddell defending well though.
Hughizzle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughizzle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hughizzle lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughizzle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughizzle slips a nice elbow through Goddell's hands, connecting with Goddell's forehead.
Nice strikes from Hughizzle there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughizzle prevents Goddell from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Hughizzle there.
Ground and pound from Hughizzle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughizzle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hughizzle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hughizzle tries to score with some ground and pound. Goddell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goddell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hughizzle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughizzle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hughizzle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goddell some visible discomfort.
Hughizzle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddell keeps working.
Hughizzle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goddell to see if he's OK.
Goddell is not content to let Hughizzle control the position.
Hughizzle working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Hughizzle working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goddell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hughizzle scores with punches from side control.
Hughizzle lands a nice forearm strike.
Hughizzle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughizzle working the body and head with strikes.
Hughizzle is working Goddell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goddell is trying to buck Hughizzle off.
Matt Hughizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughizzle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hughizzle scores with punches from side control.
Goddell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hughizzle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hughizzle scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughizzle lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughizzle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughizzle working the head with strikes.
Goddell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hughizzle landing strikes.
Hughizzle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goddell down.
Goddell taking a bit of punishment here - Hughizzle scoring with strikes.
Goddell is trying to escape the position but Hughizzle is controlling the position.
Hughizzle prevents Goddell from escaping the position.
Hughizzle takes a little break here. Goddell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hughizzle lands a nice forearm strike.
Hughizzle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hughizzle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughizzle landing a few strikes.
Hughizzle staying calm.
Hughizzle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughizzle grinds an elbow into Goddell's temple.
Hughizzle working the ground and pound from side control.
Hughizzle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hughizzle wants to control but Goddell is keeping him busy.
Goddell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hughizzle connects with a decent elbow.
Hughizzle scoring with punches from side control.
Hughizzle working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddell is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Goddell's face as Hughizzle controls the position.
Hughizzle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Goddell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goddell tries to escape but Hughizzle is in control.
Hughizzle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hughizzle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hughizzle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughizzle landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goddell is trying to get back to his feet.
Hughizzle working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goddell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goddell is not content to let Hughizzle control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hughizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Goddell misses with an uppercut. Hughizzle saw that one coming.
Goddell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goddell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Forrest Goddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughizzle dodges the punch combination from Goddell.
No luck for Hughizzle with that takedown attempt.
Goddell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughizzle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughizzle shoots for a takedown but Goddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughizzle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forrest Goddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hughizzle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughizzle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goddell.
A swing and a miss from Goddell.
Hughizzle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughizzle ducks under a wild hook from Goddell.
Goddell throws a hook but Hughizzle avoids it easily.
Hughizzle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hughizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goddell but Goddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goddell cracks Hughizzle with a good jab.
Goddell loads up on a big right hand but Hughizzle slips the punch.
Goddell swings for the body but Hughizzle moves out of range.
Hughizzle fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hughizzle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goddell throws a jab when Hughizzle was well out of range.
Goddell misses with a double jab.
Hughizzle shoots in but no luck this time.
Goddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughizzle.

Goddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughizzle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughizzle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughizzle throwing strikes from guard but Goddell blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddell wants to stand but Hughizzle is controlling the position.
Hughizzle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goddell is keeping the position for now.
Hughizzle trying to control but Goddell is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughizzle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughizzle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughizzle somewhat.

Hughizzle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddell is staying active underneath Hughizzle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hughizzle connects with a nice short shot to Goddell's temple.
Matt Hughizzle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hughizzle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughizzle wants to take a breather but Goddell is having none of it.
Hughizzle stops Goddell from getting back to his feet.
Goddell wants to stand back up but Hughizzle manages to pass into side control.
Hughizzle is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Goddell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Hughizzle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forrest Goddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goddell is not content to let Hughizzle control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hughizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughizzle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hughizzle!