PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamodev Orlosanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlosanko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enae Volare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Goldberg
vs
Orlosanko

192 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamodev Orlosanko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlosanko swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.

Orlosanko closes the distance and clinches.
Orlosanko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
Goldberg being controlled against the cage.
Orlosanko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlosanko leaning his opponent against the cage.

Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg closes the distance but Orlosanko moves to the side
and Orlosanko counters with a three punch combo that has Goldberg backing up. Goldberg nods at Orlosanko to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldberg tries to clinch up
and Orlosanko counters with a left and a right that stings Goldberg.
Goldberg walks into a left hand.
Orlosanko tries to clinch up

and Goldberg counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Orlosanko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlosanko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orlosanko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlosanko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlosanko slowing the pace effectively.
Orlosanko works on Goldberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlosanko.
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!

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlosanko throws a right hand that Goldberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldberg also avoids with ease.

Orlosanko forces Goldberg back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Orlosanko - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Orlosanko.
A shot in the inside from Orlosanko.
A short body shot lands from Orlosanko as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko lands with a right to the head.
Orlosanko slowing the pace effectively.
Orlosanko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short body shot lands from Orlosanko as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Orlosanko as the two fighters clinch.
Orlosanko has Goldberg pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlosanko.
Orlosanko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Orlosanko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlosanko fails to land with a series of punches.

Orlosanko has Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlosanko.
Orlosanko cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Orlosanko.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlosanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlosanko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Orlosanko throws a right and a left that both miss.

Orlosanko moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlosanko lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlosanko digs a right hand into Goldberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldberg's gas tank.
Orlosanko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orlosanko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch.
Orlosanko misses with a double jab.

Goldberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Orlosanko lands a nice shot to the body.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Orlosanko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orlosanko lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlosanko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orlosanko lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlosanko digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlosanko lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlosanko digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlosanko pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Orlosanko on the inside.
Orlosanko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlosanko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlosanko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamodev Orlosanko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Orlosanko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlosanko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orlosanko.
Orlosanko is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Orlosanko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Orlosanko as the two fighters clinch.
Goldberg tries to circle away but Orlosanko has him pinned against the cage.
Orlosanko avoiding damage as Goldberg throws knees to the body.
Goldberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlosanko avoids it.
Orlosanko is leaning against Goldberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orlosanko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Orlosanko is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage.
Orlosanko is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orlosanko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Orlosanko both land. Nice combination.
Goldberg takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orlosanko moves into the clinch.
Orlosanko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Orlosanko as the two fighters clinch.
Orlosanko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Orlosanko.
Orlosanko cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlosanko cracks a nice hook into Goldberg's ribs.

Orlosanko closes the distance and pushes Goldberg back into the cage.

Orlosanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlosanko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orlosanko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goldberg counters by clinching up.
Orlosanko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlosanko lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Orlosanko.
Orlosanko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Orlosanko - that landed with a thud.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch.

Orlosanko has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Orlosanko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orlosanko scores with a shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Orlosanko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goldberg jumps guard but Orlosanko stands there with Goldberg around his waist. Goldberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mamodev Orlosanko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orlosanko lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlosanko is defending well for now.
Orlosanko digs a right hand into Goldberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldberg's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlosanko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage.
Goldberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goldberg has had enough of the clinch but Orlosanko keeps him there for the moment.
Goldberg is trying to break free.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlosanko scores with the left hand. Goldberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Orlosanko tries to clinch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Orlosanko scores with a body shot.
Orlosanko throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orlosanko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orlosanko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orlosanko.

Orlosanko has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Orlosanko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlosanko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlosanko lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Orlosanko.
Orlosanko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlosanko cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.

Orlosanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Orlosanko.
Orlosanko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlosanko misses with a few strikes there.
Orlosanko fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlosanko misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orlosanko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamodev Orlosanko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Goldberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Orlosanko closes the distance and clinches.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlosanko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orlosanko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldberg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orlosanko counters with a three punch combo that has Goldberg backing up. Goldberg nods at Orlosanko to acknowledge the strikes.
Orlosanko misses with a few strikes there.
Mamodev Orlosanko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlosanko works over Goldberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Orlosanko misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Orlosanko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Goldberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orlosanko scores with a shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Orlosanko managing to block the knees to the body from Goldberg.
Orlosanko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Orlosanko.

Orlosanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlosanko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlosanko throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Goldberg wants to clinch but Orlosanko slips to the side

and Orlosanko moves into the clinch.
Goldberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Orlosanko lands a nice uppercut.
Orlosanko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlosanko digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Orlosanko.

Orlosanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orlosanko tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mamodev Orlosanko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlosanko moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.

Orlosanko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Orlosanko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Orlosanko.

Goldberg closes the distance and clinches.
Orlosanko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldberg up against the cage.
Orlosanko is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Orlosanko is working Goldberg over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlosanko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Orlosanko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlosanko misses with a two punch combination.

Goldberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orlosanko was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orlosanko keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg tries to stand but Orlosanko is controlling from the bottom.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is fighting to break Orlosanko's control of his arms but Orlosanko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mamodev Orlosanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orlosanko working a defensive guard here.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlosanko has wrist control.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orlosanko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Orlosanko is standing up over Goldberg. Goldberg looks to escape but Orlosanko dives into side control.
Mike Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg lands an elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamodev Orlosanko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orlosanko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamodev Orlosanko!