PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet with a name. This should be a great matchup!

Gold
vs
Kissinger

188 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rich Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Kissinger!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gold moves into the clinch.
Kissinger landing knees to the body.
Kissinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gold is defending well for now.
Kissinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.

Kissinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kissinger cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kissinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Kissinger.
Kissinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Kissinger misses with a leg kick.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick from Kissinger.

Kissinger rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kissinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gold tries to keep at a distance but Kissinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissinger lands an elbow inside that Gold shrugs off.
Gold wants to take the fight to the mat but Kissinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger is working Gold over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kissinger lands a nice knee to the body.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Kissinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gold.
Gold is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Kissinger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
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!
Kissinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger effectively controlling the action here.
A short left from Kissinger.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kissinger.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kissinger obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kissinger.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Gold really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger is working Gold over against the cage.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kissinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kissinger has Gold pressed against the cage.
Kissinger is working Gold over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kissinger crunches a lovely knee into Gold's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Gold takes an elbow to the temple.
Kissinger lands a knee to the body.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Kissinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
Kissinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kissinger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Kissinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kissinger throws a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Kissinger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kissinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Kissinger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gold backs up against the cage.

Kissinger pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Kissinger presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Kissinger.
Kissinger working Gold over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Kissinger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Kissinger.
Come on Kissinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Kissinger manages to break the clinch.
Kissinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kissinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Gold should have avoided that one.
Kissinger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Kissinger closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Kissinger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kissinger throws a shot to the body.
Kissinger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.

Gold rushes Kissinger and presses him up against the cage.
Gold fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Kissinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kissinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kissinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kissinger crunches a lovely knee into Gold's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kissinger.
Still in the clinch, Kissinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kissinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kissinger digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kissinger lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
Kissinger digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Kissinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gold gets tackled into the cage by Kissinger. Kissinger maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Kissinger.
Kissinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kissinger lands a shoulder strike.
Kissinger lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands an uppercut.
Gold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kissinger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Kissinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry Kissinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kissinger has closed the distance and engaged Gold in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissinger lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger has Gold pressed against the cage.
Kissinger landing knees to the head.
Kissinger is struggling to control the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Kissinger.
Kissinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kissinger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kissinger lands a body shot.
A short right from Kissinger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kissinger with a knee to the head.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
Kissinger lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kissinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kissinger is working Gold over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kissinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kissinger obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kissinger as the two fighters clinch.
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.
Kissinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Kissinger lands a right hand.
Henry Kissinger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Kissinger breaks from the clinch.
Henry Kissinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissinger lands a head kick. Gold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kissinger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Gold is rocked!

Kissinger forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kissinger presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Kissinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A jab-cross combination lands for Kissinger and sends Gold crashing to the mat! Kissinger follows him down to the mat - Gold regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Kissinger stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gold to get to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kissinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Kissinger drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kissinger presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kissinger lands with a light punch inside.
Kissinger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Kissinger.

Kissinger breaks the clinch.

Kissinger instigates a clinch.
Kissinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kissinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Kissinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kissinger takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kissinger.

Kissinger breaks the clinch.
Kissinger lands a two punch combo.

Kissinger gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Kissinger.
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!
Come on Kissinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kissinger.
Kissinger connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands a body punch.
Kissinger digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kissinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kissinger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kissinger.
Gold fails to pull guard.
Kissinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Kissinger digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kissinger.
Gold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kissinger stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Kissinger.
Kissinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kissinger lands a shot to the body.
Gold letting Kissinger take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kissinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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

Kissinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kissinger lands a knee to the head.
Kissinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry Kissinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kissinger scores with a knee to the head.

Kissinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kissinger takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kissinger - that landed with a thud.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kissinger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kissinger scores with a hook to the body.

Kissinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rich Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kissinger scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Kissinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kissinger 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Kissinger!