PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Chesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto von Goldstein told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Chesser
vs
von Goldstein

170 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Chesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto von Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chesser rushes von Goldstein and presses him up against the cage.
von Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chesser.
von Goldstein is pressed up against the cage. Chesser has hold of a leg and is looking to drag von Goldstein down to the mat. von Goldstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

von Goldstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chesser's half guard.
von Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chesser's head.
von Goldstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
von Goldstein moves into full mount! Chesser won't be happy about that!
von Goldstein lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein controlling from mount.
Chesser manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Chesser, under a barage of strikes from von Goldstein.
Chesser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chesser trying to hold on to von Goldstein's head to control him but von Goldstein postures up.
von Goldstein stalling.
Chesser is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chesser won't allow von Goldstein to pass to mount.
von Goldstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chesser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chesser trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chesser looks to clinch
and von Goldstein counters with a two punch combo.
Chesser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and von Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Chesser is letting von Goldstein control him for a moment.
von Goldstein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
von Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chesser tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but von Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
von Goldstein trying to control the action but Chesser is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
von Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Chesser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chesser tries to bench press von Goldstein off him but von Goldstein keeps the position.
Chesser struggling a bit here.
von Goldstein working the strikes but Chesser uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
von Goldstein is looking to stall here but Chesser recovers full guard.

That's four 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.
von Goldstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chesser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Goldstein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
von Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Chesser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
von Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto von Goldstein 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.

Chesser is looking to score with low kicks.
Chesser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and von Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chesser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chesser tries for a takedown but von Goldstein circles away easily
and von Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chesser shoots and misses
and von Goldstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chesser misses with a combination
and Chesser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chesser misses with a hook

and von Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
von Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
von Goldstein drops an elbow to the side of Chesser's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with von Goldstein in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chesser taking some punishment here, with von Goldstein in his half guard.
Nice strikes from von Goldstein there.
von Goldstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
von Goldstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
von Goldstein is keen to just control but Chesser is a slippery customer.
von Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chesser is trying is best to control the position here.
von Goldstein controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Otto von Goldstein.
Chesser doesn't succeed with the takedown

and von Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
von Goldstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chesser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chesser blocking the ground and pound attempt from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chesser defending well though.
Chesser wants to improve his position but von Goldstein is controlling well.
von Goldstein trying to control from Chesser's half guard. Chesser has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

von Goldstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
von Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chesser's head.
Otto von Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chesser utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Goldstein is working Chesser over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
von Goldstein wants to control from the top but Chesser keeps moving.
Chesser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chesser keeping moving, preventing von Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Chesser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
von Goldstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Chesser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in von Goldstein's guard.
von Goldstein 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.
von Goldstein controls Chesser momentarily but Chesser frees himself.
von Goldstein pulls Chesser in close to prevent any damage.

Chesser got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Goldstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chesser has managed to get both his arms back between von Goldstein's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto von Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

von Goldstein throws a shot from downtown. Chesser moves away and avoids it.
von Goldstein connects with a jab.
Chesser misses with a takedown
letting von Goldstein counter with a right hand.
von Goldstein lands with a cross.
A left lands for von Goldstein.
Chesser tries to work over von Goldstein's front leg with a kick but von Goldstein checks it.
Chesser has his takedown stuffed
and Chesser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chesser shoots and misses
and von Goldstein counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Chesser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chesser moves forwards but von Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chesser swings away with a body shot that misses

and von Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chesser manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Goldstein controlling the action here.
von Goldstein is trying to control. Chesser wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
von Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chesser defending well though.
von Goldstein misses with a head shot. Chesser uses the momentum to regain guard.
von Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Otto von Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
von Goldstein is stalling in the full guard.
Chesser wants to get back to his feet but von Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Otto von Goldstein was stalling too much, according to the referee.
von Goldstein stuns Chesser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesser tries to clinch
and von Goldstein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for von Goldstein.
Tim Chesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

von Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chesser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Goldstein.
von Goldstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chesser wants to stand up but von Goldstein is controlling him.
Chesser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
von Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
von Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Chesser blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chesser is keeping the position for now.
von Goldstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tim Chesser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Otto von Goldstein hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Chesser looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for von Goldstein!
von Goldstein holds on for dear life, controlling Chesser's posture momentarily.

Chesser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now von Goldstein is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto von Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got von Goldstein 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto von Goldstein!