PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad McGoobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bender
vs
McGoobs

156 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shannon Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad McGoobs!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGoobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

McGoobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bender has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bender avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGoobs.
McGoobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender wants to get back to full guard.

McGoobs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGoobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGoobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bender pushes McGoobs off and scrambles back to his feet.
McGoobs moves in looking to clinch but Bender pushes him off.

McGoobs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bender manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGoobs pushes down on Bender's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGoobs thows a huge punch but Bender dodges it nicely.

Bender is defending against the submission attempts here by McGoobs.
Bender might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bender tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGoobs is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bender is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGoobs pulls his head out easily.
Bender throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGoobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bender is not content to let McGoobs control the position.
McGoobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGoobs is taking a breather. Bender says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGoobs lands a nice short elbow.
Bender tries to roll over but McGoobs keeps him under control.
McGoobs stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGoobs is trying to control the action in half guard but Bender is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McGoobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bender, pushing him back against the cage.
McGoobs wants to break the clinch but can't.

McGoobs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bender regains guard immediately.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Bender manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bender could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for McGoobs to work.
McGoobs stalling in the clinch but Bender improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad McGoobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bender avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

McGoobs gets a clinch.

McGoobs wants the takedown. Bender is fighting it off but McGoobs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bender's guard against the cage.
McGoobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bender had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGoobs defends it easily.
McGoobs stays in close to Bender's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGoobs won't allow Bender to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McGoobs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGoobs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Conrad McGoobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGoobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGoobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bender connecting with a few gentle strikes.
McGoobs content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGoobs wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGoobs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

McGoobs looking to score a takedown here. Bender is defending well but McGoobs drives through and ends up in Bender's guard.
McGoobs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bender manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

McGoobs is looking to sweep but instead, Bender has passed into half guard.
McGoobs is looking to control Bender's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGoobs avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bender looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGoobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Bender is looking for a kimura here.
McGoobs trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bender gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Bender throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGoobs was covering up waiting for the punch and Bender finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad McGoobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McGoobs closes the distance and clinches.
Bender stalling in the clinch but McGoobs improves position.

McGoobs manages to break the clinch.

McGoobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bender on his heels. He'll look to pass Bender's guard now, I'm sure.
Bender wants to control the position but McGoobs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGoobs controlling the action here.
McGoobs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGoobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGoobs's back!

Bender working for the choke.

Bender is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McGoobs wants to escape the position.
McGoobs trying to control the hands but Bender won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender has the hooks in. McGoobs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Bender working for a choke but McGoobs reverses nicely into Bender 's guard.

Bender throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bender is trying to keep McGoobs in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McGoobs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGoobs passes Bender's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGoobs throwing shots but Bender is blocking nicely.
McGoobs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGoobs is continuing to stall.
Bender is looking for a sweep. McGoobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bender looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGoobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad McGoobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGoobs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad McGoobs!