PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demarco Goodrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodrich's entrance music is Walk in New York. A fine choice. Demarco Goodrich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clark Kent's chin.

Goodrich
vs
Kent

190 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

210 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarco Goodrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodrich wants to break free but Kent has control.

Goodrich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent landing some decent shots from guard.
Kent landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodrich wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.
Kent trying to control but Goodrich is working from the bottom.
Kent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodrich is looking to stand up but Kent isn't so interested in that idea.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Goodrich is keeping the position.
Goodrich keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodrich is keeping the position for now.
Kent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kent tries for a kimura but Goodrich is defending well.
Kent throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Goodrich throws Kent to one side and escapes!
Goodrich misses with a two punch combination.

Goodrich clinches with his opponent.
Goodrich tries for a takedown but Kent manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kent drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodrich gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kent jumps guard.
Kent is trying to control the position but Goodrich postures up.
Goodrich takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Goodrich preventing the sweep.
Goodrich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kent is on top in guard.
Goodrich is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kent wants to control from the top but Goodrich keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodrich has wrist control.

Goodrich manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Goodrich misses with a series of wild punches.
Kent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodrich shoots in but Kent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarco Goodrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kent with that takedown attempt.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodrich scores with a one two! Kent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goodrich misses with a looping right.
Goodrich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Goodrich does no damage.
Kent shoots in and drives through. Goodrich sprawls well.
Goodrich stalks Kent and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kent's face. Kent staggers backwards, shaken.
Goodrich connects with a single shot there.
Goodrich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kent drives through and clinches with Goodrich against the cage.
Goodrich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kent can't break the clinch.

Goodrich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kent is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Goodrich to the mat. Goodrich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goodrich is looking to stand up but Kent isn't so interested in that idea.
Kent looking to pass the guard.
Goodrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goodrich tries to clinch up.
Goodrich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodrich could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goodrich misses with a series of wild punches.
Kent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodrich lands a head shot.

Kent has managed to clinch.
Goodrich takes an elbow to the temple.
Kent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodrich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goodrich throws an elbow that misses.
Goodrich is trying to stall.

Kent jumps guard.
Goodrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goodrich takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Kent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kent has his foot on Goodrich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodrich works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodrich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kent, up you get!
Goodrich stuffs the takedown.

Goodrich rushes Kent and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodrich wants a takedown.
Goodrich trying to stall but Kent improves his position.

Kent has picked Goodrich up - he's going for a ride! Kent dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kent moves into full mount! Goodrich won't be happy about that!

Kent with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kent landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
You get the feeling that Goodrich really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kent controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kent cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kent scoring with strikes but Goodrich is staying in there.
Goodrich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Kent.

Kent is working for a guillotine from mount but Goodrich frees his head quite easily.
Kent looking to finish Goodrich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Goodrich!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking to control but Goodrich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kent lands a big shot there that rocks Goodrich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kent can't control as he wanted to and Goodrich manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kent not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goodrich wants to get back to his feet.

Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goodrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Goodrich tries to kick Kent off but Kent keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodrich is refusing to be controlled, as Kent sits in half guard.
Goodrich wants to get back to his feet.
Kent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goodrich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kent clinches up against the cage.
Goodrich wants a takedown but no success here.
Kent blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goodrich moves out of range of the body kick from Kent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kent fails with the takedown.
Demarco Goodrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodrich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kent is fending him off so far but Goodrich persists. Nope, Kent circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodrich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarco Goodrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Goodrich both land. Nice combination.
Kent shoots for a takedown but Goodrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goodrich doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kent counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Goodrich is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kent won't allow Goodrich to get back to his feet.
Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodrich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kent trying to control but Goodrich is working from the bottom.

Kent drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goodrich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goodrich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goodrich!
Clark Kent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Goodrich decides to stand back up.
Goodrich looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Goodrich. No joy for Kent on that attempt.
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodrich as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Goodrich or perhaps it was just good defense by Kent which made him look bad.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kent tries to clinch up but Goodrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodrich scores with a four punch combination!

Kent darts in and clinches Goodrich up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodrich gets underhooks to prevent Kent's takedown attempt.
Kent is working for takedown but Goodrich is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kent is trying to trip Goodrich. He has hold of a leg but Goodrich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kent persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goodrich keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Kent stays in close to Goodrich's body and controls the position.
Goodrich wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.
Kent with a nice head shot there.
Kent forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent controlling the action here.
Kent trying to control from half guard but Goodrich is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Kent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kent 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Kent!