PBP Commentary

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

Catchmaer
vs
Goodman

196 cm
31
246 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

203 cm
34
274 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Catchmaer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Catchmaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Catchmaer is pushing Goodman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Catchmaer misses with the head strike.
Catchmaer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Catchmaer misses with some punches.
A short left from Catchmaer.
Goodman wants a takedown but no success here.
Catchmaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Catchmaer throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman can't get the takedown.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchmaer avoids the elbow strike from Goodman, against the cage.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodman blocks it with crossed arms.

Goodman breaks the clinch.
Catchmaer throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Catchmaer sees coming a mile off.

Goodman moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman is working for takedown but Catchmaer is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Catchmaer.

Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Catchmaer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catchmaer throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman takes one on the button.
Catchmaer misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Catchmaer is fending him off so far but Goodman persists. Nope, Catchmaer circles away and we're back to standing.
Catchmaer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Catchmaer throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman wants to control but Catchmaer is keeping him busy.
Catchmaer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Catchmaer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Catchmaer throwing shots but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Catchmaer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catchmaer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goodman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goodman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catchmaer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman is trying to keep Catchmaer in close.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catchmaer is one step ahead there.
Catchmaer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Catchmaer lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Catchmaer won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catchmaer distracts Goodman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catchmaer tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Catchmaer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catchmaer is one step ahead there.
Catchmaer is fighting to break Goodman's control of his arms but Goodman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catchmaer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position.

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

Goodman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Catchmaer postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Catchmaer postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Catchmaer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goodman defending well as Catchmaer loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Catchmaer defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Catchmaer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catchmaer moves out of range of the body kick.

Goodman feints and as Catchmaer raises his hands in defense, Goodman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goodman trying to control but Catchmaer is working from the bottom.
Goodman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Catchmaer is proving hard to escape from.
Goodman advances position into side control!
Goodman working away.
Catchmaer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Catchmaer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchmaer is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Catchmaer with a big elbow.
Goodman prevents Catchmaer from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Catchmaer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Catchmaer is trying to get back to half guard.

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

Goodman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A jab from Catchmaer finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman scores with a head kick.
John Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Catchmaer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Catchmaer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Catchmaer lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Goodman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Catchmaer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goodman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Catchmaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Catchmaer swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchmaer throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Catchmaer scores with a shoulder strike.
Catchmaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catchmaer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Catchmaer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Catchmaer misses with some punches.
Goodman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Catchmaer is defending well for now.
Gabryel Catchmaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Catchmaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Catchmaer avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Catchmaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Catchmaer gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.

Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catchmaer's waist but Catchmaer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Catchmaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Catchmaer as Goodman shoots in.

Goodman drives through and clinches with Catchmaer against the cage.

Goodman manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catchmaer misses with a looping left.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Catchmaer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catchmaer finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Catchmaer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Catchmaer pushes him off.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Catchmaer didn't see that one coming.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Catchmaer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Catchmaer jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Catchmaer looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.

Catchmaer rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchmaer is working Goodman over against the cage.
Catchmaer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Catchmaer.
A short body shot lands from Catchmaer as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Catchmaer has the dominant position.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Catchmaer won't allow it.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchmaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Catchmaer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Catchmaer gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabryel Catchmaer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Catchmaer throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Goodman looking to score a takedown here. Catchmaer is defending well but Goodman drives through and ends up in Catchmaer's guard.
Goodman won't allow Catchmaer to sweep him here.
Catchmaer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Catchmaer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodman.
Catchmaer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard.

Catchmaer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Catchmaer wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Catchmaer working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Catchmaer postures up.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Catchmaer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
Catchmaer wants to get back to his feet.

Goodman 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.

Goodman escapes and gets back to his feet.
Catchmaer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Catchmaer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchmaer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Catchmaer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman prevents Catchmaer from getting back to his feet.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Catchmaer keeps moving.

Goodman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Catchmaer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goodman has Catchmaer in his guard.

Catchmaer is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Catchmaer scoring with punches to the head and body.

Catchmaer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goodman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Catchmaer is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Catchmaer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catchmaer wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman is looking to sweep but instead, Catchmaer has passed into half guard.
Goodman is trying to stand.
Goodman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catchmaer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catchmaer's back!
Catchmaer tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goodman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Goodman loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Catchmaer hold on?
Catchmaer trying to control the hands but Goodman won't let him.
Gabryel Catchmaer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Goodman looking for the RNC.
Catchmaer covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Goodman trying to control momentarily.
Catchmaer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Catchmaer is really stuck here.
Goodman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
John Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman is not going to allow Catchmaer to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Goodman.
I think Catchmaer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabryel Catchmaer!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabryel Catchmaer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.