PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Therman Goodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rollin. The crowd seem to be enjoying Goodson's choice of entrance music: The fire burns by killswitch engage. 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.

Durden
vs
Goodson

182 cm
25
175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

EFC Clothing

Rivers Edge Nutrition

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Therman Goodson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Durden gets caught flat footed, as Goodson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durden keeping full guard, as Goodson tries to pass.
Durden trying to control the position.
Durden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goodson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goodson tries to stand but Durden is controlling from the bottom.
Goodson is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Goodson throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodson is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Durden has a closed guard, preventing Goodson from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Durden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Durden thows a huge punch but Goodson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden wants to control but Goodson is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Durden tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Goodson.
Goodson is controlling Durden's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Goodson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Durden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Goodson avoids it.
Goodson wants to clinch.
Goodson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodson somewhat.

Goodson gets the takedown into side control.
Goodson looks gassed!
Durden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Durden wants to get back to full guard.
Goodson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Goodson looking for a submission but Durden manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodson 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.
Goodson keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.

Durden drops back looking for a leg! Goodson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goodson manages to kick Durden off! Durden jumps back into Goodson's guard.
Goodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durden throwing strikes from guard but Goodson blocks nicely.
Durden passes Goodson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Durden is looking to take a break and control but Goodson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Durden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goodson sprawls well initially but Durden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goodson is staying active underneath Durden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goodson wants to get back to his feet.

Durden maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Goodson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Durden has cracked it and Goodson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Durden!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Durden!