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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Qwertal Schizo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Goodrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.
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189 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Qwertal Schizo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walter Goodrich!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schizo fails with the takedown
and Goodrich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schizo!
Goodrich unloads with some shots from mount but Schizo bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodrich trying to control but Schizo is having none of it.
Schizo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodrich unloads with some shots from mount but Schizo bucks and avoids them well.
Goodrich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goodrich controlling from the full mount.
Goodrich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Schizo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schizo wants to hold on but Goodrich pushes him away.
Schizo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goodrich.
Goodrich looking to finish with strikes here!
Goodrich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schizo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goodrich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goodrich throwing strikes here but Schizo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Goodrich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Goodrich misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Goodrich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Schizo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goodrich thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schizo working to try and regain half guard.
Schizo is breathing heavily.
Goodrich controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Goodrich might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodrich looking to finish with strikes here!
Goodrich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich controlling the position easily from mount.
Schizo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Schizo is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodrich has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodrich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schizo blocking the ground and pound.
Schizo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goodrich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Goodrich thowing shots but they're missing.
Goodrich punching from mount but Schizo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich misses with a head shot.
Goodrich thowing shots but they're missing.
Goodrich controlling the pace for now.
Goodrich with good strikes from the mount here!
Goodrich looking to ground and pound but Schizo is blocking nicely.
Goodrich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Goodrich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodrich tries to clinch but Schizo is having none of it.
Goodrich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodrich wants to control from the top but Schizo keeps moving.
Goodrich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Schizo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodrich postures up in Schizo's guard and throws a big left but Schizo blocks it.
Schizo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goodrich!
Goodrich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schizo avoids the attempt from Goodrich to control.
Goodrich is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Schizo looking to secure an arm triangle but Goodrich defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodrich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schizo avoids the attempt from Goodrich to control.
Goodrich wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goodrich tries to lock up and control but Schizo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodrich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goodrich tries to hold on but Schizo pushes him away.
Goodrich is working to get back to half guard.
Goodrich holds on to Schizo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich is trying to stand up.
Goodrich is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodrich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schizo.
Goodrich throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Goodrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodrich blocking the ground and pound.
Goodrich controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodrich is trying desperately to improve position.
Schizo avoids the attempt from Goodrich to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Goodrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schizo shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodrich sprawls well. He's pushed Schizo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schizo gets caught flat footed, as Goodrich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodrich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodrich looking to pass the guard.
Schizo is looking for a triangle but Goodrich pushes his legs off easily.
Goodrich throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schizo keeping moving, preventing Goodrich from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodrich wants to control from the top but Schizo keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Walter Goodrich wasn't active enough on the ground.
Goodrich scores with a jab. Schizo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodrich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schizo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schizo stops Goodrich from passing to mount.
Schizo is trying to control Goodrich's posture but Goodrich avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich controls the position.
Goodrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schizo keeps working.
Schizo is trying to escape the position but Goodrich is controlling the position.
Goodrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schizo dodges the ground and pound from Goodrich.
Schizo parries the strikes from Goodrich easily there. Goodrich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schizo to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodrich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schizo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schizo is not content to let Goodrich control the position.
The referee asks Goodrich politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Goodrich prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goodrich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Goodrich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Goodrich controlling the position from side mount.
Walter Goodrich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodrich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goodrich controls the position from side control.
Schizo parries the strikes from Goodrich easily there. Goodrich is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schizo to escape.
Walter Goodrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich trying to control the action but Schizo is working from the bottom.
Schizo is looking for a sweep.
Schizo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goodrich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schizo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodrich taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Goodrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodrich 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Goodrich!
After the fight, Walter Goodrich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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