PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Goodwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonus Bgc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Goodwin
vs
Bgc

197 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
253 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bonus Bgc!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Bgc being controlled here, momentarily.
Goodwin stops Bgc from standing up.
Goodwin tries to stand but Bgc is controlling from the bottom.

Goodwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodwin throwing strikes from guard but Bgc blocks nicely.
Goodwin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bgc trying to control the position here.
Bgc wants to sweep here but Goodwin controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goodwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bgc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bgc gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Goodwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Bgc is pushing down on Goodwin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goodwin is fighting to maintain full guard but Bgc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bgc controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Goodwin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goodwin tries to get out of the position.
Bgc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bgc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bgc.
Goodwin is looking to improve his position.
Bgc tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Goodwin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bgc controlling the action here.
Goodwin wants to improve his position but Bgc is controlling well.

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

Bgc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bgc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but Bgc keeps moving.
Bgc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodwin's guard.
Goodwin keeping moving, preventing Bgc from controlling successfully.
Goodwin is trying to keep Bgc in close.
Bgc wants to control from the top but Goodwin keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bonus Bgc will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bgc shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodwin tries to sprawl out of it but Bgc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bgc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bgc shoots in for a takedown but Goodwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graham Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonus Bgc.

Goodwin gets a double leg takedown into Bgc's guard.
Bgc wants to get back to his feet but Goodwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bgc is trying to control the position but Goodwin postures up.
Goodwin works over Bgc with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin chips away with some ground and pound.
Bgc is breathing heavily.
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.
Goodwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graham Goodwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Goodwin tries for a kimura but Bgc is defending well.
Goodwin grinds an elbow into Bgc's temple.
Bgc manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodwin's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin works his way into full mount!
Bgc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goodwin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodwin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodwin looking to control but Bgc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Goodwin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bgc is surviving well by controlling Goodwin's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bgc wants to hold on but Goodwin pushes him away.
Goodwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bgc is looking to improve his position but Goodwin isn't that keen on the idea.

Goodwin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bgc to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bgc shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bgc is looking to improve his position but Goodwin isn't that keen on the idea.
Bgc wants to hold on but Goodwin pushes him away.
Bgc can't escape the position.
Goodwin working Bgc over with strikes here.
Goodwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Goodwin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goodwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goodwin showed some decent athleticism there.
Bgc is pressing down on Goodwin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Goodwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bgc is trying to control the position but Goodwin postures up.
Goodwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bgc controls Goodwin momentarily but Goodwin frees himself.
Goodwin wants to stand but Bgc has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bgc keeping moving, preventing Goodwin from controlling successfully.

Graham Goodwin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bgc shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodwin sprawls well. He's pushed Bgc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bgc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Bgc shoots in.

Goodwin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bgc was covering up waiting for the punch and Goodwin finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bgc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bgc working a defensive guard here.
Goodwin stays in close to Bgc's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goodwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Graham Goodwin wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Goodwin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bgc wants to sweep here but Goodwin controlling him for the moment.
Goodwin looking to sit in guard and control but Bgc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goodwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bgc trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bgc trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goodwin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bgc 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.
Bgc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodwin is controlling him.
Bgc keeping full guard, as Goodwin tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodwin pushes down on Bgc's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodwin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Goodwin!