PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodridge (ranked 3896 p4p, 356 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 4989 p4p, 401 weight class). John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goodridge
vs
Smith

196 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

196 cm
24
262 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gary Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Goodridge.

It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Goodridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Goodridge misses.
Goodridge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith works over Goodridge's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodridge.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodridge's hands.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Goodridge.
The fighters circling - Goodridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Goodridge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Goodridge scoring with strikes.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Goodridge is controlling him well.
Smith is pressing down on Goodridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goodridge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goodridge postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge stops Smith from standing up.
Smith looking to control.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith wants to stand but Goodridge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goodridge is looking to improve his position.
Goodridge is trying to control but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Goodridge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goodridge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Goodridge.
Goodridge missing with strikes from the back.
Goodridge doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goodridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Goodridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodridge is breathing heavily.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Goodridge misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodridge slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goodridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
That's time! Goodridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Goodridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goodridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith lands with a hook. Goodridge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith digs a good body shot into Goodridge's ribs.
Goodridge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Goodridge's belly button to the back.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodridge misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a jab.
Goodridge walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Gary Goodridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodridge throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Goodridge goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gary Goodridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Goodridge is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Goodridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smith counters with a crisp one two that drops Goodridge! Smith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Goodridge to his feet! Goodridge is in big trouble!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith lands with a big left! Goodridge is wobbled badly! Smith comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Goodridge to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Smith!