PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerrell Goodman (ranked 24870 p4p, 0 weight class) and When Mama Isint Ome (ranked 3282 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Goodman
vs
Mama Isint Ome

165 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

150 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jerrell Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, When Mama Isint Ome!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Goodman clinches up with Isint Ome and pushes him back against the cage.

Isint Ome has Goodman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Isint Ome pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Goodman tumbling to the mat - Isint Ome dives into Goodman's guard.
Isint Ome looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Isint Ome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard.

Goodman stands up from Isint Ome's guard - Goodman perhaps looking for a knockout.

Goodman rushes Isint Ome and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Isint Ome gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goodman moves into full guard.
Isint Ome wants to stand and escape but instead Goodman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Isint Ome can do anything to dispel that myth.

Goodman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Isint Ome, up you get!

Isint Ome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goodman to the mat! Goodman manages to get full guard.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Isint Ome's guard.

Isint Ome looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
Isint Ome looks winded!

Isint Ome is working an open guard so Goodman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Isint Ome gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.

Isint Ome gets control of Goodman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Isint Ome will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard.

Goodman stands up and waves to Isint Ome to follow him.

Goodman forces Isint Ome back against the cage and clinches.

Isint Ome manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodman gets to his feet. Isint Ome looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Goodman drives through and clinches with Isint Ome against the cage.

Goodman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Goodman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Isint Ome is trying to control but Goodman passes into side control!

Goodman decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Isint Ome in a clinch.

Isint Ome is trying to trip Goodman. He has hold of a leg but Goodman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Isint Ome persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Isint Ome's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goodman gets to his feet. Isint Ome looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Isint Ome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Goodman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Isint Ome keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Goodman gets to his feet - Isint Ome follows without any prompting.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isint Ome manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Isint Ome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrell Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Goodman instigates a clinch.

Isint Ome jumps guard and drags Goodman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Goodman gets to his feet. Isint Ome looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Goodman feints and as Isint Ome raises his hands in defense, Goodman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Isint Ome trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.

Goodman stands up and waves to Isint Ome to follow him.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman tries to clinch but Isint Ome is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Isint Ome throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Isint Ome is in Goodman's guard.
Goodman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Isint Ome is breathing heavily.
Goodman is pulling down on Isint Ome's head. It's preventing any offense from Isint Ome, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goodman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Isint Ome pulls guard successfully.

Goodman gets to his feet - Isint Ome follows without any prompting.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Goodman clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman can't get the takedown.

Goodman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Isint Ome regains guard.

Goodman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goodman tries to clinch but Isint Ome moves out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch but Isint Ome is having none of it.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Isint Ome is avoiding it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Isint Ome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Isint Ome keeps it at a distance.
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!

Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isint Ome can do to turn this around?

Isint Ome is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goodman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Isint Ome to the mat. Isint Ome regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goodman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Isint Ome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Jerrell Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
When Mama Isint Ome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isint Ome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Isint Ome tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Goodman moves into the clinch.

Goodman is trying to trip Isint Ome. He has hold of a leg but Isint Ome is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goodman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Isint Ome is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goodman dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goodman decides to stand back up. Goodman steps back and let's Isint Ome get back to his feet.

Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isint Ome is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrell Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isint Ome trying to control the position but instead, Goodman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Isint Ome into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrell Goodman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Isint Ome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Isint Ome throws a counter combo.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman tries to counter by clinching up but Isint Ome breaks away and moves out of range.
Isint Ome misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Isint Ome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Isint Ome misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isint Ome throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Isint Ome sprawls and moves away.
Isint Ome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Isint Ome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goodman to the mat! Goodman manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodman holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Isint Ome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman wants to sweep here but Isint Ome controlling him for the moment.
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.

Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Goodman stands up and beckons Isint Ome to join him on the feet.

Goodman pushes Isint Ome up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants a takedown but no success here.

Goodman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Isint Ome is trying to keep an underhook but Goodman manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Goodman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Isint Ome to get to his feet.

Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Isint Ome misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Isint Ome prevents it.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Isint Ome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrell Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Isint Ome wants the takedown. Goodman is fighting it off but Isint Ome persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goodman's guard against the cage.

Goodman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Isint Ome presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Goodman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Isint Ome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

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

Goodman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isint Ome swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Isint Ome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Isint Ome gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Isint Ome avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Isint Ome misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman has Isint Ome pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Isint Ome manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Isint Ome after a bit of a struggle.
Goodman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Isint Ome's efforts to push away.
Goodman can't get the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrell Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrell Goodman!