PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Goodwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neto Queiroz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Goodwin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Goodwin
vs
Queiroz

221 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lionel Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neto Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Queiroz.
Goodwin blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Queiroz.
Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodwin counters with a straight right hand.
Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Goodwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Queiroz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Queiroz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goodwin is trying to maintain the position but Queiroz is very close to passing his half guard.
Goodwin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodwin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queiroz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queiroz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Queiroz throws an elbow that misses. Goodwin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Queiroz's guard. Nice move by Goodwin!

Goodwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queiroz can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodwin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goodwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin throwing strikes but missing.
Goodwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodwin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Queiroz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queiroz wants to stand up but Goodwin is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Queiroz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodwin circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Queiroz.
Queiroz misses with a leg kick
and Goodwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Queiroz misses.
Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Goodwin moves out of range easily.
Goodwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Queiroz tries to avoid it but Goodwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Queiroz to the ground. Queiroz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Queiroz sprawls well. Queiroz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Queiroz misses with a low kick as Goodwin jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin tries to clinch there but Queiroz circles away.
Queiroz throws a chopping leg kick but Goodwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Queiroz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Lionel Goodwin has been cut.

Queiroz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodwin's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queiroz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Queiroz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodwin trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neto Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lionel Goodwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Goodwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Queiroz circles away.
Queiroz misses with a leg kick
and Goodwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Queiroz thows a leg kick but Goodwin checks it
and Goodwin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goodwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodwin is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Goodwin from controlling successfully.
Goodwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Queiroz has wrist control.
Queiroz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwin throws an elbow that misses. Queiroz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goodwin's guard. Nice move by Queiroz!

Goodwin pulls Queiroz in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz throwing strikes but missing.
Queiroz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodwin's head.
Goodwin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Queiroz is trying to stand.
Queiroz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goodwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goodwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodwin trying to control from half guard but Queiroz is working away.
Goodwin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Queiroz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodwin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Queiroz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodwin wants to stand and escape but Queiroz is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Queiroz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Queiroz with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz stops Goodwin from standing up.
Goodwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queiroz manages to get himself to full guard.

Goodwin throwing strikes but missing.
Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodwin postures up in Queiroz's guard and throws a big left but Queiroz blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Queiroz has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lionel Goodwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lionel Goodwin's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Queiroz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodwin fails with the takedown
and Queiroz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goodwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Goodwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Queiroz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queiroz working away.
Queiroz throwing strikes but Goodwin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Queiroz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goodwin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queiroz tries to escape but Goodwin is in control.
Goodwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodwin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Queiroz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goodwin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Goodwin is chipping away with strikes.
Goodwin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Queiroz sneaks out the side door and pushes Goodwin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Neto Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Goodwin gets caught napping as Queiroz dives in and scores a takedown. Goodwin manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queiroz throwing strikes but missing.
Queiroz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz postures up in Goodwin's guard and throws a big left but Goodwin blocks it.
Goodwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queiroz with a nice head shot there.
Queiroz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queiroz is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodwin has wrist control.
Queiroz scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queiroz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goodwin wants to stand but Queiroz is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Queiroz working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queiroz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodwin, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Queiroz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Queiroz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goodwin to regain full guard.
Queiroz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Queiroz working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Queiroz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Goodwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Queiroz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Queiroz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Queiroz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queiroz throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queiroz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queiroz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Queiroz working some strikes from top position.
Queiroz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Queiroz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Queiroz landing with the ground and pound.
Queiroz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodwin, not yet.
Queiroz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin is looking to stand up but Queiroz isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Queiroz throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neto Queiroz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queiroz 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neto Queiroz!