PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lue Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goose
vs
Ihejirika

207 cm
26
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
261 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lue Goose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ihejirika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goose.
Goose misses with a takedown attempt
and Ihejirika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Ihejirika does no damage.
Goose misses with a takedown attempt
and Ihejirika counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Goose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Ihejirika misses.
Goose fails with the takedown
and Ihejirika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goose avoids the body shot from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika throws a head kick that misses.
Goose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ihejirika.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ihejirika tries to clinch but Goose moves out of range.
Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika takes a swing at Goose's ribcage but misses.
Ihejirika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goose shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a head kick. That will keep Goose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ihejirika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goose with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ihejirika counter with a right hand.
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!
Ihejirika lands with a nice combination. Goose backs away looking to recover.
Goose misses with a takedown attempt
and Ihejirika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goose shoots in for a takedown but Ihejirika shows good takedown defense.
Tatenda Ihejirika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ihejirika counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ihejirika throws a series of punches but Goose moves out of range.
Ihejirika takes a swing at Goose's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Ihejirika.
Goose doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ihejirika to counter with a crisp jab.
Goose with a poor takedown
and Ihejirika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ihejirika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goose will feel that in the morning.
Goose shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a series of strikes. Goose will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goose is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Ihejirika.

It looks like Lue Goose has been cut.
Ihejirika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goose.
Ihejirika tries to bum rush Goose with a series of wild strikes but Goose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ihejirika misses the jab.
Goose shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a nice uppercut.
Goose has his takedown stuffed
and Ihejirika counters with a left to the body.
Ihejirika misses with a few strikes there.
Ihejirika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ihejirika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Goose. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Goose feints and as Ihejirika raises his hands in defense, Goose changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ihejirika keeping full guard, as Goose tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goose won't allow Ihejirika to get back to his feet.
Goose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihejirika swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Goose is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ihejirika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ihejirika has escaped and now he's on top!
Ihejirika tries to stand but Goose is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lue Goose's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Goose shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goose thinking.
Goose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goose misses with a takedown attempt
and Ihejirika counters with a nice body shot.
Ihejirika misses with a wild combination.
Goose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ihejirika counters with a left and a right that stings Goose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Goose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihejirika swings for the body but Goose moves out of range.
Lue Goose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ihejirika lands a jab to Goose's midsection.
Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika throws a series of punches but Goose moves out of range.
Ihejirika is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goose blocks a head kick by Ihejirika.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ihejirika duly obliges.
Goose shoots and misses
enabling Ihejirika to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihejirika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ihejirika tries to land a front kick but Goose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ihejirika throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goose moves out of range of the body kick.
Goose staying out of range there.
Ihejirika fails to land with a series of punches.
Ihejirika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goose.
Goose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ihejirika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goose shoots for a takedown but Ihejirika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goose has his takedown stuffed
and Ihejirika counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihejirika tries to close the distance and clinch but Goose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ihejirika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ihejirika counters with a one-two to the body.
Goose fails with the takedown
and Ihejirika counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goose shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ihejirika looks to land a combination but Goose avoids it well.

Goose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihejirika keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose throws an elbow but Ihejirika slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ihejirika tries to escape but Goose is in control.
Goose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihejirika keeps working.
Ihejirika tries to escape but Goose is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ihejirika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Goose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ihejirika is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Goose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Goose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ihejirika has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatenda Ihejirika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lue Goose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ihejirika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goose shoots and misses
and Ihejirika counters with a left to the body.
Goose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ihejirika misses the shot to the body.
Ihejirika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goose blocks a head kick by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika swings for the body but Goose moves out of range.
Ihejirika is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goose rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihejirika punishes Goose's body with a nice straight punch.

Goose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ihejirika tries to kick Goose off but Goose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Goose is looking for a kimura here.
Goose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ihejirika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ihejirika is defending against the submission attempts here by Goose.

Goose seems to be working for a kimura but Ihejirika defends the submission attempt.
Goose passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ihejirika wants to get back to his feet but Goose drags him back down.
Tatenda Ihejirika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Goose swings around for an armbar but Ihejirika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goose's guard.
Ihejirika stopping the sweep attempt from Goose.
Ihejirika wants to get up but he can't break Goose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goose wants to stand and escape but Ihejirika is having none of it.

Goose is looking for a triangle but Ihejirika pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goose trying to keep a closed guard but Ihejirika is proving a slippery customer.
Ihejirika trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goose's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lue Goose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ihejirika 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatenda Ihejirika!
Tatenda Ihejirika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.