PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisn Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Good is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wiz Khalifa - I'm Good. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Khan
vs
Good

189 cm
27
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krisn Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Good!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan closes the distance but Good moves to the side
and Good counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Khan's head coaches at Helsinki Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good scores with a punch to the head.
Good scores with a spinning back kick!
Good is looking to score with low kicks.
Good showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Khan throws a combination that misses
letting Good counter with a right hand.
Good throws a head kick that misses.
Khan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Good counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good ducks under a wild hook from Khan.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Good breaks from the clinch.
Khan scores with a one two! Good had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khan lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Good was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Good avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Good does no damage.
Krisn Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Good circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Good moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws a right hand that Good ducks under and follows up with a left that Good also avoids with ease.
Good misses with a hook.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Khan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Wes Good has been cut.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Khan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Good's head.
Good defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan looks to land a combination but Good avoids it well.
Khan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Good.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Good lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Khan catches Good right on the button with a cross.
Khan swinging wildly here.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Good sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good scores with a head kick. Khan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Good bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Khan both land. Nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Khan blocks the leg kick.
Good slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Good circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Good counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krisn Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wes Good'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.

Good misses with a body kick.
Khan misses the body punch
and Good connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan avoids the head kick by Good.
Nice uppercut lands for Good. That snapped Khan's head back.

Khan moves into range and clinches up with Good.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good scores with a nice hook to the head.

Good pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krisn Khan is winning the standup battle so far.

Khan closes the distance and pushes Good back into the cage.
Good blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good blocks an uppercut.
Good on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Good breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Good was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch
and Good counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Good counters with a stiff right hand.
Good scores with a leg kick.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Good manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.

Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Good avoids it.

Good breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan misses with a straight left.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krisn Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Good counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan lands with a hook. Good tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Good - the referee stops the clock and Khan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Good. Khan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side.
Khan moves out of range as Good throws a body kick.
Khan looks to land a combination. Good sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Good sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Good checks it well.

Khan clinches up against the cage.
Good blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Good breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Good misses.
Good displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Good feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khan's calf.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a series of punches but Good moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Khan catches Good with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Good counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan is looking to clinch but Good is avoiding it.
Good ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan closes the distance but Good moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Good.
Good lands with a nice body punch.
Good looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wes Good will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wes Good's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Khan tries to clinch there but Good circles away.
Khan misses with a hook. Good ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target.
Good takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Good moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a hook. Good ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Good swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan throws a series of punches but Good moves out of range.
Good scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Good makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Good.
Khan throws a hook but Good avoids it easily.
Good cracks Khan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
Khan throws a right hand that Good ducks under and follows up with a left that Good also avoids with ease.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Good.
Khan throws a head kick but Good moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan throws a hook but Good blocks it.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good scores with a leg kick.
Good misses with a double jab.

Good lands a big head kick that sends Khan tumbling to the mat! Good takes a step backwards and waves Khan back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Khan is rocked!
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked

and Good counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khan! Good lets Khan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan leaves his chin hanging out and Good seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Khan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wes Good!
Wes Good is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Wes Good started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.