PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kaspersky (ranked 1298 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Eli Goode (ranked 198 p4p, 468 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kaspersky
vs
Goode

180 cm
21
188
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
200
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Kaspersky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaspersky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goode misses with a looping right.
Goode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goode loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goode walks into a stiff left hand from Kaspersky.
Kaspersky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaspersky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kaspersky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goode tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaspersky is in Goode's guard.
Kaspersky is in close to Goode's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaspersky throws a big right hand that misses.
Goode is trying to control the position but Kaspersky postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaspersky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaspersky stands up over Goode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goode has momentary wrist control but Kaspersky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaspersky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaspersky stopping the sweep attempt from Goode.
Kaspersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goode is trying to keep Kaspersky in close.
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaspersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaspersky throwing strikes from guard but Goode blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaspersky content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaspersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Goode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaspersky.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaspersky. That snapped Goode's head back.
Kaspersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goode slips a jab and a cross from Kaspersky.

Kaspersky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kaspersky won't allow Goode to sweep him here.
Goode keeping moving, preventing Kaspersky from controlling successfully.
Kaspersky working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaspersky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goode's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode taking some punishment here, with Kaspersky in his half guard.
Goode wants to control but Kaspersky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaspersky lands a nice short elbow.
Kaspersky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goode controlling the position for now.
Kaspersky passes to side control.
Goode wants to control but Kaspersky postures up.
Kaspersky landing a few strikes.
Kaspersky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kaspersky working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goode down.
We've been hearing that Kaspersky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goode is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaspersky connects with a decent elbow.
Kaspersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaspersky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaspersky lands an elbow.
Goode taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goode takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Goode is rocked!

Kaspersky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaspersky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaspersky lands a few punches from side control.
Goode is still in real trouble! Can Kaspersky finish him?
Goode taking a bit of punishment here - Kaspersky scoring with strikes.
Goode seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaspersky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goode down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Goode. Kaspersky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaspersky misses with a wild combination.
Kaspersky throws a lazy right hand but Goode sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goode misses with a wild body shot.
Goode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaspersky keeps control of Goode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaspersky is working for takedown but Goode is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaspersky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goode pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaspersky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goode lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaspersky at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Goode. No joy for Kaspersky on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kaspersky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goode misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Goode.
Kaspersky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaspersky throws a big shot that misses.
Goode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goode misses with a right hand

and Kaspersky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaspersky won't allow Goode to sweep him here.
Kaspersky with a nice head shot there.
Kaspersky postures up in Goode's guard and throws a big left but Goode blocks it.
Goode wants to sweep here but Kaspersky controlling him for the moment.
Goode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaspersky.
Goode throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kaspersky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaspersky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goode working a defensive guard here.
Kaspersky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaspersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goode can do to turn this around?
Goode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaspersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaspersky trying to control but Goode is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaspersky throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaspersky misses with a series of wild punches.

Kaspersky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kaspersky with the ground and pound but Goode uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kaspersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaspersky won't allow Goode to sweep him here.
Kaspersky trying to control but Goode is working from the bottom.
Kaspersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.
Kaspersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.
Kaspersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goode is keeping the position for now.
Goode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaspersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaspersky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaspersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kaspersky has gone for a leg lock! Goode slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaspersky's guard.

Goode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kaspersky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kaspersky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goode works Kaspersky's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Goode misses.
Kaspersky slips under a jab from Goode.
Goode lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaspersky at a distance.
Kaspersky lands with a nice body punch.
Goode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kaspersky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goode quickly recovers to half guard.
Goode is staying active underneath Kaspersky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kaspersky is trying to work for a kimura but Goode is defending well.
Goode trying to control from the bottom.
Goode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaspersky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goode is controlling Kaspersky's trapped leg to prevent Kaspersky from advancing to side control.
Kaspersky working over Goode with some ground and pound. Goode looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaspersky is nestled in close to Goode, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaspersky is looking to take a break and control but Goode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kaspersky is working for a kimura but Goode is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaspersky wants to control but Goode is keeping him busy.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai Kaspersky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goode trying to control from the bottom.
Kaspersky controlling the action here.
Nikolai Kaspersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goode trying to control here.
Kaspersky stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaspersky. That snapped Goode's head back.
Goode misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Goode.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Goode loads up on a big right hand but Kaspersky slips the punch.
Kaspersky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaspersky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaspersky throws a right and a left that Goode avoids nicely.
Kaspersky connects with a body shot.
Kaspersky throws a hook but Goode avoids it easily.
Goode looks to land a combination but Kaspersky avoids it well.
Goode throws a hook but Kaspersky blocks it.
Goode throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaspersky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaspersky sizes up Goode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Kaspersky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goode quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaspersky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaspersky is thwarting Goode's attempts to control the position.
Kaspersky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaspersky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goode for as long as he can get away with.
Kaspersky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kaspersky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaspersky, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kaspersky!
Nikolai Kaspersky thanked the fans post fight for their support.