PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaw Maxwell (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.

Goodfellow
vs
Maxwell

175 cm
25
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

165 cm
21
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaw Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Goodfellow moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodfellow circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Goodfellow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodfellow slips a jab from Maxwell.
Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodfellow works the jab nicely.
Goodfellow lands a with a good body shot.
Maxwell connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Andrew Goodfellow has been cut.
Shaw Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodfellow throws a body punch but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell throws a series of punches but Goodfellow avoids them all with ease.
Goodfellow defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Goodfellow misses with a few strikes there.
Goodfellow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goodfellow jabs Maxwell right on the nose. Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
Maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodfellow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maxwell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodfellow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maxwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodfellow thuds a left hand into Maxwell's body.
Maxwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodfellow digs a right hand underneath Maxwell's ribcage. Maxwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Goodfellow has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow is working Maxwell over against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a body shot.
Maxwell tries to break free but Goodfellow pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Goodfellow is stalling here.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Maxwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maxwell can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
Maxwell throws a hook but Goodfellow blocks it.
Goodfellow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maxwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Maxwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodfellow throws a series of punches but Maxwell moves out of range.
Goodfellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Goodfellow connects with a single shot there.
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!
Goodfellow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow scores with a hook to the body. Maxwell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maxwell looks gassed!
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and Maxwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Goodfellow moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Goodfellow to work.
Goodfellow lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Come on Goodfellow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow prevents Maxwell from breaking the clinch.
Goodfellow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Goodfellow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodfellow presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow has Maxwell pressed against the cage, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodfellow pressing his opponent against the cage.

Goodfellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
Goodfellow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
Goodfellow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Goodfellow pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodfellow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodfellow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodfellow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maxwell doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Maxwell does it's job there.
Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Goodfellow had a free shot at his head there.
Goodfellow avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Goodfellow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Goodfellow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maxwell throws the left hand but Goodfellow avoids the punch easily.
Goodfellow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrew Goodfellow is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Goodfellow takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodfellow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodfellow scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodfellow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
Goodfellow taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Goodfellow - that landed with a thud.
Goodfellow cracks Maxwell with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodfellow.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodfellow is working Maxwell over against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a body punch.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Goodfellow has the dominant position.
Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goodfellow is leaning against Maxwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodfellow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodfellow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands with a right to the head.

Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Goodfellow.

Goodfellow clinches with his opponent.
Goodfellow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Goodfellow on the inside.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch.
Goodfellow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodfellow digs a good hook to Maxwell's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow misses with a two punch combination.

Goodfellow rushes Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodfellow staying out of range there.
Goodfellow misses with a double jab.
Goodfellow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Goodfellow moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Goodfellow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maxwell doesn't seem phased though.
Maxwell misses the jab.

Goodfellow pushes Maxwell up against the cage in a clinch.

Goodfellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
Maxwell walks into a jab.
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!
Maxwell misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow slips under a jab from Maxwell.
Goodfellow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maxwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodfellow.
Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Goodfellow closes the distance and clinches.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Goodfellow has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Goodfellow.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Goodfellow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goodfellow keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodfellow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maxwell is trying to break free.

Goodfellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodfellow lands with a straight right. Maxwell didn't see that one coming.
Maxwell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Goodfellow.
Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodfellow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Goodfellow instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodfellow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Come on Goodfellow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goodfellow lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodfellow.
Maxwell can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Maxwell tries to break free but Goodfellow pushes him back against the cage.
Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Goodfellow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodfellow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodfellow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maxwell.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Goodfellow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Goodfellow'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. This is the final round!

Goodfellow takes one to the side of the head.
Maxwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodfellow throws a series of strikes that have Maxwell backpedaling.
Maxwell with a hook.
Maxwell throws a hook but Goodfellow avoids it easily.
Goodfellow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.

Goodfellow clinches up with Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
Maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow is leaning against Maxwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodfellow won't allow it.
Good body shot from Goodfellow.
Maxwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodfellow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodfellow's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodfellow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodfellow is working Maxwell over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Goodfellow as the two fighters clinch.
Goodfellow lands a body punch.
Goodfellow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodfellow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maxwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodfellow cracks Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Goodfellow has Maxwell pressed against the cage.
Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodfellow has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodfellow taking a breather.
Goodfellow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodfellow.
Goodfellow presses Maxwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shaw Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodfellow lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Goodfellow breaks from the clinch.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodfellow lands a lovely overhand right.

Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Goodfellow has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow has him pressed against the cage.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Goodfellow is controlling him.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to break free but Goodfellow has control.
A shot in the inside from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow prevents Maxwell from breaking the clinch.
Goodfellow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodfellow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodfellow digs a right hand into Maxwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maxwell's gas tank.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Goodfellow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Goodfellow has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Andrew Goodfellow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodfellow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Goodfellow breaks the clinch.
Maxwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maxwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodfellow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Goodfellow has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Goodfellow lands a hook to the side of the head.

Goodfellow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxwell throws a lazy head kick

and Goodfellow moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodfellow.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodfellow.
A hook to the body from Goodfellow.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
Goodfellow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodfellow.

Goodfellow manages to break the clinch.
Goodfellow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maxwell misses with a hook.
Maxwell works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maxwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Goodfellow is out of range.
Goodfellow avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Goodfellow clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Goodfellow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodfellow 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Goodfellow!