PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daxx Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Weiffenger (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.

Goodman
vs
Weiffenger

200 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daxx Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Weiffenger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiffenger is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Weiffenger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodman defends it easily.

Weiffenger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Weiffenger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goodman stacks Weiffenger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goodman!
Weiffenger is trying to improve his position.
Weiffenger is trying to escape the position but Goodman is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goodman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Goodman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weiffenger is trying to work for a sweep but Goodman has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiffenger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goodman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Weiffenger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goodman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weiffenger, into his guard.

Goodman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Goodman stalls from top position.
Weiffenger tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weiffenger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goodman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Weiffenger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goodman is landing with some decent strikes but Weiffenger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!

Goodman has hold of Weiffenger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Weiffenger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
Weiffenger manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weiffenger with the active half guard here but Goodman passes nicely into side control.
Weiffenger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goodman off and has taken his back!
Goodman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Weiffenger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Goodman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Weiffenger is trying to stick to Goodman's back but Goodman is turning into Weiffenger. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Weiffenger's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goodman.
Goodman slips nicely into half guard.

Weiffenger looking for submissions off his back.
Weiffenger looks winded!

Goodman stands up out of the half guard.

Goodman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman controlling from the top position.

Weiffenger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodman uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Weiffenger's face as Goodman controls the position.
Weiffenger is trying to get back to half guard.
Weiffenger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Weiffenger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daxx Goodman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodman.
Goodman wants to stand but Weiffenger has his arm trapped.
Weiffenger tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
Weiffenger is letting Goodman control him for a moment.
Goodman gets to mount! Weiffenger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Goodman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is looking to stand but Weiffenger has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Goodman controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman dominating with strikes here.
Weiffenger is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Goodman connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Goodman working for a submission but Weiffenger is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weiffenger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daxx Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman landing punches.
Weiffenger is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodman unloading with bombs!
Weiffenger is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Weiffenger hang on?
Weiffenger is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Weiffenger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!
Weiffenger is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman looking to finish Weiffenger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Weiffenger!
Weiffenger is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodman content just to control the position here.
Weiffenger tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Goodman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Weiffenger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goodman controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiffenger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Weiffenger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Weiffenger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Weiffenger is defending well.
Goodman trying to control the pace.

Weiffenger actively working from the bottom here.
Weiffenger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back!
Weiffenger is not going to allow Goodman to sit and survive in this position.

Goodman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Weiffenger gets his way!
Goodman turns into Weiffenger and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daxx Goodman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Weiffenger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weiffenger gets slowly back to his feet.

Goodman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goodman showed some decent athleticism there.
Goodman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Weiffenger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman not doing much here.

Goodman wants to work for an arm triangle but Weiffenger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Weiffenger has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goodman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goodman!
Weiffenger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Weiffenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman staying calm.

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.
Goodman wants to stand but Weiffenger is controlling his arm.
Weiffenger is looking for a sweep.
Goodman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Weiffenger some visible discomfort.
Weiffenger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goodman grinds an elbow into Weiffenger's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Weiffenger tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
Goodman controls the position.

Goodman tries for a kimura but Weiffenger is defending well.
Weiffenger is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiffenger keeps trying to improve his position.
Weiffenger looks to move to half guard but instead Goodman has passed into mount! Damn!

Goodman looking for a guillotine from mount but Weiffenger is having none of it.
Weiffenger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Goodman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Weiffenger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Weiffenger tries to reverse the position but Goodman maintains control.
Goodman looking to finish Weiffenger with some ground and pound. This is bad for Weiffenger!
Goodman controlling from mount.
Weiffenger manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weiffenger looking for submissions off his back.

Weiffenger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Goodman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Weiffenger actively working from the bottom here.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weiffenger can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Goodman seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Goodman there.
Daniel Weiffenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daxx Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daxx Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daxx Goodman!