PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad To The Bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Otto von Goldstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

von Goldstein
vs
Evil

175 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto von Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Captain Evil!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil is looking to clinch.
von Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
von Goldstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
von Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evil.
Evil throws a right hand that von Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that von Goldstein also avoids with ease.
von Goldstein takes a swing at Evil's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Evil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
von Goldstein works the jab nicely.
Evil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. von Goldstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evil wants to clinch up but von Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
Evil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
von Goldstein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evil on the side of the head.
Evil misses with a hook.
Evil throws a right hand that von Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that von Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Evil swinging wildly here.
von Goldstein takes a swing at Evil's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Evil.
Evil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Evil moves into range and clinches up with von Goldstein.
A short right from Evil on the inside.
Evil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Evil scores with a shot to the side of von Goldstein's head.
Evil is leaning against von Goldstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Goldstein blocks a body shot from Evil.
Evil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evil throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from von Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.

Evil gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evil wants to take a breather but von Goldstein is having none of it.
von Goldstein trying to control but Evil postures up.
von Goldstein regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Evil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil trying to control the position from guard on top but von Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evil throwing strikes but missing.
Evil throwing strikes but missing.
Evil working some strikes from top position.

Evil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! von Goldstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Evil, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evil controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein throws a strike but Evil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evil throwing strikes from guard but von Goldstein blocks nicely.
von Goldstein trying to keep a closed guard but Evil is proving a slippery customer.
Evil looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evil wants to control from the top but von Goldstein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Goldstein trying to control the position.
Evil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Goldstein working a defensive guard here.
von Goldstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evil manages to get himself to full guard.
von Goldstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Evil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

von Goldstein cracks Evil with a good jab.
Good shot there by von Goldstein.
von Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evil moves away from the strike by von Goldstein.
Evil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Evil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
von Goldstein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
von Goldstein dodges the ground and pound from Evil.
You can see the frustration on von Goldstein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Evil working the ground and pound.
von Goldstein struggling a bit here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein is looking for a sweep.
von Goldstein can't do much from the bottom here.
Evil looking to punish the body of his opponent here but von Goldstein is avoiding damage well.
Evil lands a nice forearm strike.
Evil landing a few strikes.
von Goldstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Evil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
von Goldstein is staying active underneath Evil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. von Goldstein defending well though.
von Goldstein gets full guard.
von Goldstein is pulling down on Evil's head. It's preventing any offense from Evil, at least for the moment.
von Goldstein is trying to control the position but Evil postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evil throws a big right hand that misses.
Evil preventing the sweep.
Evil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. von Goldstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
von Goldstein trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
von Goldstein controlling the position.
von Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evil throws a big right hand that misses.
von Goldstein working a defensive guard here.

von Goldstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evil defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evil thows a big elbow that misses.
Evil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed von Goldstein's guard.

Evil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but von Goldstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Evil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
von Goldstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evil throws a big right hand that misses.
Evil is looking to work some ground and pound but von Goldstein has wrist control.
Evil with a flurry of punches that miss.
von Goldstein is pulling down on Evil's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Evil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Evil throws a nice looking combination but von Goldstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck for Evil with that takedown attempt.
Evil misses with a double jab.
Evil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by von Goldstein.
von Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Evil slips the punch.
von Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Evil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
von Goldstein keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evil closes the distance and clinches up with von Goldstein, looking for a takedown. Evil pushes von Goldstein against the cage but von Goldstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
von Goldstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evil.
Otto von Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Evil.
Evil fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
von Goldstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Evil. Those never looked like landing.
Evil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but von Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Evil clinches with his opponent.
Evil tries to score a body lock takedown but von Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

von Goldstein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. von Goldstein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
von Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Evil from controlling successfully.
Evil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Goldstein wants to sweep here but Evil controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Otto von Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evil preventing the sweep.
Evil working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as von Goldstein holds on and takes a little breather.
Evil is looking to work some ground and pound but von Goldstein has wrist control.
Evil trying to control the position from guard on top but von Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Goldstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Evil advances position into side control!
von Goldstein tries to buck Evil off but Evil is having none of it.
Evil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evil throws a strike aimed at the side of von Goldstein's head but von Goldstein avoids it well.
Captain Evil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
von Goldstein tries to improve position but can't.
Evil wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Goldstein keeps working.

Evil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. von Goldstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.
Evil is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down von Goldstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Evil working away.
Evil controlling from side mount.
von Goldstein manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evil wants to lay and pray for a moment but von Goldstein keeps working.
von Goldstein throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Captain Evil.
I've got Evil 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Evil!