PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Motts (ranked 1409 p4p, 878 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 27 p4p, 33 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Motts
vs
Goodman

190 cm
34
250
17 - 10 - 0

182 cm
28
272
11 - 8 - 0

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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goodman is working Motts over against the cage.

Motts breaks from the clinch.

Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Motts in a clinch.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts lands an uppercut.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Motts tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've been informed that Goodman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goodman's efforts to push away.
A short right from Motts.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Motts.
Motts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.

Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Motts circles away.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Motts moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.

Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Motts, pushing him back against the cage.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motts's elbow.
Motts prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Motts presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman looks winded!
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Motts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Motts to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goodman clinches.
Motts prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Motts blocks an uppercut.

Motts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Motts blocks the leg kick.
Goodman is looking to clinch.

Goodman darts in and clinches Motts up against the cage.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Motts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Motts circles away.

Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman trying to stall but Motts improves his position.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motts lands a shot to the body.
Motts is working Goodman over against the cage.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.

Motts breaks the clinch.
Goodman tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman moves to clinch but Motts breaks away
and Motts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Motts lands a left and a right that send Goodman crashing to the mat, dazed. Motts thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Motts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch but Motts is having none of it.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Motts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Motts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
No joy there for Motts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Motts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's time! Motts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Motts blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.

Motts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.

Goodman moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Motts.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.

Motts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Gregory Motts has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Motts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman tries to clinch but Motts moves away
and Motts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Goodman rushes Motts and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands a left hand.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.

Motts breaks from the clinch.
Motts lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Goodman falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.