PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boudreaux Godeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Visigoth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THUNDERSTRUCK. Godeaux has chosen Battle Ready as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Visigoth
vs
Godeaux

175 cm
34
170 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

174 cm
36
163 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boudreaux Godeaux!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Visigoth in his tracks.
Godeaux with a jab.
A slow jab from Godeaux misses its intended target.
Visigoth tries to move into range but Godeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Godeaux slips under a jab from Visigoth.
Visigoth scores with a nice right hand.
Visigoth throws a looping overhand right but Godeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Godeaux misses the shot to the body.
Godeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Visigoth scores with the left hand. Godeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Godeaux misses with a looping right.
Visigoth throws the left hand but Godeaux avoids the punch easily.
Godeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth throws a shot from downtown. Godeaux moves away and avoids it.
Godeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Visigoth gets caught flat footed, as Godeaux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Visigoth is pulling down on Godeaux's head to control his posture.
Visigoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Visigoth, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth has control of Godeaux's left arm, preventing Godeaux from doing any damage.
Godeaux throws a big right hand that misses.
Godeaux throwing strikes from guard but Visigoth blocks nicely.
Visigoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godeaux is one step ahead there.
Visigoth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Visigoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visigoth throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Godeaux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Godeaux won't allow Visigoth to get back to his feet.
Visigoth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godeaux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Godeaux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth is pulling down on Godeaux's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Visigoth is on top in guard.
Godeaux 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth looking to pass the guard.
Godeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Visigoth preventing the sweep.
Visigoth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Godeaux is trying to control the position but Visigoth postures up.
Visigoth working some strikes from top position.
Visigoth is looking to work some ground and pound but Godeaux has wrist control.
Godeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Godeaux wants to sweep here but Visigoth controlling him for the moment.
Visigoth postures up.
Godeaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godeaux trying to control the position.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Godeaux keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godeaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Visigoth is one step ahead there.
Godeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Visigoth.
Godeaux controls Visigoth momentarily but Visigoth frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Godeaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Visigoth's waist but Visigoth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Godeaux off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux slips under a jab from Visigoth.
Alaric Visigoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visigoth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godeaux slips a jab from Visigoth.
Visigoth ducks right into an uppercut from Godeaux.
Godeaux throws a solid leg kick but Visigoth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Godeaux.
Godeaux throws out a loose jab but Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visigoth throws a nice looking combination but Godeaux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Visigoth scores with a punch to the head.
Visigoth loads up on a big right hand but Godeaux slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Godeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Visigoth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Visigoth misses with a left hand
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
Godeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godeaux slips a straight right by Visigoth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boudreaux Godeaux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A big right from Visigoth misses.
Godeaux misses with a low kick.
Visigoth scores with a jab.
Visigoth misses with a two punch combination.
Godeaux throws a looping overhand right but Visigoth ducks down to avoid it.
Visigoth throws a looping overhand right but Godeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Godeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Visigoth has time to react.
Visigoth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Visigoth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godeaux throws out the jab.
Godeaux misses with a low kick.
Godeaux misses with a straight right.
Visigoth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visigoth throws an off balance right hand
letting Godeaux counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Godeaux is defended easily by Visigoth.
Godeaux throws a lazy right hand but Visigoth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux throws a looping overhand right but Visigoth ducks down to avoid it.
Visigoth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Godeaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Visigoth throws a hook but Godeaux avoids it easily.
Visigoth ducks under a wild hook from Godeaux.
Godeaux fails with the takedown.
Visigoth misses with an uppercut.
Godeaux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Visigoth misses with a takedown attempt - Godeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Visigoth misses with a right hand
and Godeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godeaux throws a hook but Visigoth blocks it.
Godeaux shoots in but Visigoth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alaric Visigoth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boudreaux Godeaux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth misses with a two punch combination.
Godeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Visigoth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Visigoth. Visigoth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Visigoth scores with a takedown into Godeaux's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth throwing strikes from guard but Godeaux blocks nicely.
Visigoth throwing strikes from guard but Godeaux blocks nicely.
Visigoth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Visigoth postures up.
Visigoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godeaux is keeping the position for now.
Alaric Visigoth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Visigoth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth postures up in Godeaux's guard and throws a big left but Godeaux blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Visigoth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Godeaux holds on and takes a little breather.
Visigoth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Godeaux keeping moving, preventing Visigoth from controlling successfully.
Godeaux keeping full guard, as Visigoth tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Boudreaux Godeaux.
Godeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Visigoth's shoulder, as Visigoth tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Visigoth misses.
Visigoth avoids the body shot from Godeaux.

Visigoth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Godeaux's half guard.
Godeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Visigoth connects with a nice short shot to Godeaux's temple.
Godeaux is not content to let Visigoth control the position.
Godeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Visigoth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Godeaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Visigoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Godeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Visigoth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visigoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alaric Visigoth dominated that second round.
That's time! Visigoth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Visigoth throws a one two combo.
Godeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Visigoth should have avoided that one.

Visigoth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Visigoth is trying to control the action in half guard but Godeaux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Godeaux won't allow Visigoth to pass to mount.
Visigoth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Godeaux taking some punishment here, with Visigoth in his half guard.
Godeaux won't allow Visigoth to pass to mount.
Visigoth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godeaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Visigoth tries to free his leg and advance position but Godeaux is retaining full guard.
Godeaux wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godeaux trying to control the position here.
Visigoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Godeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Visigoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godeaux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Godeaux has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Boudreaux Godeaux has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Visigoth misses with a takedown attempt - Godeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Visigoth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Godeaux pinned against the cage. Godeaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Visigoth throws a combination that misses
and Godeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Visigoth misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visigoth moves out of range as Godeaux strikes.

Godeaux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Visigoth did well to prevent Godeaux getting side control.
Visigoth is trying to stand up here but Godeaux is controlling him well.
Godeaux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Godeaux thows a huge punch but Visigoth dodges it nicely.
Godeaux wants to pass the guard but Visigoth is defending well.
Visigoth tries to get to full guard but Godeaux has control of the leg.
Godeaux wants to pass the guard but Visigoth is defending well.
Visigoth is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godeaux lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Visigoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godeaux wants to take a breather but Visigoth is having none of it.
Visigoth has hold of Godeaux's hands but Godeaux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Visigoth wants to get back to full guard.
Visigoth wants to get back to his feet.
Godeaux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Godeaux passes the guard and advances to mount!
Visigoth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Godeaux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Godeaux working for a submission but Visigoth is keeping him at bay.
Visigoth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Godeaux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Godeaux breaks from Visigoth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Godeaux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Visigoth wants to control but Godeaux is having none of it.
Godeaux trying to control but Visigoth is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Visigoth is trying to escape the mount.
Godeaux dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boudreaux Godeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Godeaux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!