PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Whas Dcrackboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whas Dcrackboy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dcrackboy
vs
Goldberg

190 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Whas Dcrackboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dcrackboy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy leaves Goldberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dcrackboy throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
Dcrackboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg works over Dcrackboy's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Whas Dcrackboy has been cut.
Dcrackboy throws a one two combo.
Goldberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Goldberg rushes Dcrackboy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dcrackboy pushes Goldberg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Dcrackboy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dcrackboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg tries to clinch but Dcrackboy moves out of range.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dcrackboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldberg thinking.
Whas Dcrackboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dcrackboy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dcrackboy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Goldberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dcrackboy breaks the clinch.
Dcrackboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Dcrackboy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldberg misses with a double jab
and Dcrackboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldberg thinking.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Whas Dcrackboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Goldberg.
Dcrackboy looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dcrackboy lands an overhand right.
A combination from Dcrackboy does no damage.
Dcrackboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dcrackboy misses the target.
Dcrackboy lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dcrackboy jabs at Goldberg's body.
A shot to the body from Dcrackboy misses
and Goldberg counters with a left and a right that stings Dcrackboy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy misses the body punch

and Goldberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dcrackboy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg slips nicely into half guard.
Goldberg is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Whas Dcrackboy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dcrackboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Dcrackboy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown. Dcrackboy fights it but they end up in guard.
Goldberg trying to control but Dcrackboy is working from the bottom.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Dcrackboy keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Goldberg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dcrackboy throws a right hand that Goldberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldberg also avoids with ease.
Dcrackboy misses with a double jab
and Goldberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goldberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Dcrackboy misses with a combination

and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Goldberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dcrackboy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg passes Dcrackboy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dcrackboy sees it coming and defends easily.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dcrackboy wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg works his foot free and advances to mount.

Goldberg working for a submission but Dcrackboy is keeping him at bay.
Dcrackboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
Dcrackboy can't escape the position.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg forces the positional change into back control.
Goldberg is riding his opponent, not letting Dcrackboy buck him off.

Dcrackboy showing good submission defense here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Whas Dcrackboy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Goldberg dodges the punch combination from Dcrackboy.
Dcrackboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dcrackboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dcrackboy misses with the combination.
Dcrackboy throws a combination that misses

and Goldberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dcrackboy!
Goldberg controlling the pace for now.
Dcrackboy is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Goldberg just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Goldberg with that takedown attempt.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dcrackboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whas Dcrackboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dcrackboy thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goldberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dcrackboy tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dcrackboy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dcrackboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by Dcrackboy. Beautiful body shot.
Dcrackboy throws a sloppy body shot

and Goldberg counters by clinching up.
Goldberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dcrackboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Dcrackboy has him pressed against the ropes.
Dcrackboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldberg has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dcrackboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dcrackboy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldberg up against the ropes.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Dcrackboy is controlling him.

Dcrackboy breaks the clinch.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dcrackboy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dcrackboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goldberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Dcrackboy is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dcrackboy works Goldberg's body with a nice hook.
Dcrackboy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goldberg throws a right hand that Dcrackboy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dcrackboy also avoids with ease.
Dcrackboy walks into a stiff left hand from Goldberg.
Mike Goldberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg throws a right hand that Dcrackboy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dcrackboy also avoids with ease.

Dcrackboy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goldberg stands and throws Dcrackboy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Goldberg!