PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Worrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Goforth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Worrington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Worrington
vs
Goforth

180 cm
24
179 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

225 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Worrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Goforth!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrington swinging wildly here.
Worrington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Worrington throws a right hand that Goforth ducks under and follows up with a left that Goforth also avoids with ease.
Worrington misses with a body shot.
Worrington misses with a series of wild punches.
Worrington throws a body punch but Goforth moves out of range.
Worrington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goforth.

Worrington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goforth's guard.
Worrington trying to control the position from guard on top but Goforth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worrington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Worrington is looking to stand up but Goforth won't let him.
Worrington wants to pass the guard but Goforth is keeping the position.
Goforth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worrington is looking to work some ground and pound but Goforth has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goforth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goforth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Worrington.
Goforth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Worrington throws a big elbow that misses.
Worrington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Worrington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goforth looking for a sweep. Not yet Goforth, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goforth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goforth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goforth wants to stand up but Worrington is controlling him.

Goforth has his foot on Worrington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worrington works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Worrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worrington throwing strikes from guard but Goforth blocks nicely.
Worrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worrington preventing the sweep.
Worrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Worrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Worrington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goforth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worrington forces his way into half guard.
Goforth looks winded!
Worrington lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Worrington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Worrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goforth keeps working.
Worrington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Worrington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Worrington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrington lands strikes from half guard.
Goforth is not content to let Worrington control the position.
Worrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goforth's head.
Worrington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Worrington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goforth defending well though.
Goforth is looking to escape.
Goforth has hold of Worrington's hands but Worrington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Worrington.
Goforth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Worrington is trying to work for a kimura but Goforth is defending well.
Worrington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Worrington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Worrington leaves Goforth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adam Worrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worrington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worrington lands a nice hook to Goforth's body. Goforth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Worrington scores with a takedown into Goforth's guard.
Goforth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Worrington.
Worrington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goforth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Worrington.
Worrington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Worrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Worrington throws a big elbow that misses.
Worrington with a nice head shot there.
Goforth is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrington lands a couple of digs.
Worrington stands up over Goforth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goforth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Worrington distracts Goforth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goforth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Worrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goforth can do to turn this around?

Worrington stands up and waves to Goforth to follow him.
Goforth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Worrington drops Goforth with a beautiful combination! Goforth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Worrington is looking for the KO!

Goforth is rocked!

It looks like Justin Goforth has been cut.
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!

Worrington closes the distance and pushes Goforth back into the cage.
Goforth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worrington to keep the fight standing.
Adam Worrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Goforth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worrington breaks from the clinch.
Worrington is looking to clinch.

Worrington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goforth is trying to defend but Worrington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Worrington scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goforth taking some punishment here, with Worrington in his half guard.

Worrington stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Goforth to get to his feet.
Goforth ducks right into an uppercut from Worrington.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Worrington manages to break the clinch.
Worrington lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrington scores with a decent looking hook.
Worrington feints a jab promting Goforth to slip. Worrington then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goforth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goforth is still on wobbly legs! Can Worrington finish him?
Goforth shoots in looking for a takedown but Worrington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goforth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Worrington moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Goforth! Worrington continues to tee off on Goforth, landing with a left and a right! Worrington connects with a right hand that leaves Goforth sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Worrington!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Worrington!