PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartolomeo Goodyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mazinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartolomeo Goodyear had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Goodyear
vs
Mazinger

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeo Goodyear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mazinger!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazinger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Mazinger with that takedown attempt.

Goodyear scores a takedown into full mount!
Goodyear trying to control but Mazinger is having none of it.
Goodyear throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mazinger is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodyear has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodyear sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mazinger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mazinger tries to lock up and control but Goodyear gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodyear throws some wild stikes that Mazinger manages to avoid easily.
Goodyear can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazinger is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mazinger tries to hold on but Goodyear pushes him away.

Goodyear working for a guillotine from mount but Mazinger is in no mood to give up.
Mazinger tries to hold on but Goodyear pushes him away.
Goodyear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazinger on the ground.
Goodyear thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mazinger is looking to get to half guard.

Goodyear looking for a guillotine from mount but Mazinger is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodyear avoids the attempt from Mazinger to control.

Goodyear is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mazinger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mazinger shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazinger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazinger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mazinger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goodyear unloading with bombs!
Mazinger wants to hold on but Goodyear pushes him away.
Mazinger is in all sorts of trouble here.

Goodyear jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mazinger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mazinger and Goodyear has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Goodyear looks up at the clock and then as Mazinger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Goodyear smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazinger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goodyear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goodyear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Goodyear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goodyear trying to control the action but Mazinger is working from the bottom.
Mazinger wants to control but Goodyear is keeping busy.

Goodyear is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mazinger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goodyear is breathing heavily.

Mazinger actively working from the bottom here.
Mazinger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodyear is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Goodyear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Goodyear stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Goodyear bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Goodyear thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goodyear misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Mazinger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Goodyear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goodyear working the strikes but Mazinger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Goodyear is trying to work for a kimura but Mazinger is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeo Goodyear dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mazinger scores with a nice right hand.
Bartolomeo Goodyear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodyear.

Goodyear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazinger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Goodyear goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mazinger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goodyear's guard! Nice work there by Mazinger!
Mazinger passes into half guard.
Goodyear trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mazinger manages to pass to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodyear is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mazinger is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goodyear to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goodyear shrugs it off.
Goodyear really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goodyear is squirming around, avoiding Mazinger's attempts to control the action.

Mazinger goes for an armbar but Goodyear turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goodyear.

Goodyear thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mazinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodyear trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodyear trying to move into half guard but instead Mazinger has managed to sweep!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear trying to strike off his back.

Goodyear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mazinger is aware though and is defending well.
Goodyear keeping moving, preventing Mazinger from controlling successfully.
Mazinger looking to pass the guard.
Goodyear controls Mazinger momentarily but Mazinger frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Goodyear gets a takedown into half guard.
Mazinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodyear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodyear wants to stand up but Mazinger manages to regain full guard.

Mazinger is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Goodyear has his hands clasped together but Mazinger extends an breaks Goodyear's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mazinger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Mazinger!