PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Goive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hanneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goive
vs
Hanneman

172 cm
26
217 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Goive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Hanneman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hanneman does no damage.
No luck for Goive with that takedown attempt.
Hanneman misses with the combination.
Hanneman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goive backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown by Goive or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanneman which made him look bad.
Goive takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goive has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Goive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goive takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanneman tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hanneman coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanneman tries to bum rush Goive with a series of wild strikes but Goive uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanneman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanneman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hanneman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanneman lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goive slips a jab and a cross from Hanneman.
Hanneman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanneman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goive shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanneman as he avoids it easily.
Hanneman misses with a few strikes there.
Jeff Hanneman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goive has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goive misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanneman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hanneman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanneman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hanneman feints a jab promting Goive to slip. Hanneman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goive slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A lazy left from Hanneman finds it's target.
Hanneman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goive will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanneman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanneman lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanneman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goive takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanneman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goive had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hanneman cracks Goive with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goive slips a jab and a cross from Hanneman.
Some wild striking there from Hanneman.

Goive closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goive lands in his opponent's guard.
Goive won't allow Hanneman to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goive slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goive seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanneman for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goive looking to sit in guard and control but Hanneman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hanneman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goive dives on top into guard.
Hanneman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goive accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goive stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanneman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goive pushing down on Hanneman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goive is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanneman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goive is really struggling to control Hanneman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Goive is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanneman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Hanneman dominated that round.
That's time! Goive's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hanneman looks to land a combination but Goive avoids it well.
Goive shoots for a takedown but Hanneman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanneman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanneman scores with a hook.
Goive on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goive ducks right into an uppercut from Hanneman.
Nice sprawl there from Hanneman as Goive shoots in.
Hanneman lands with a hook. Goive tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanneman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanneman throws a sloppy head kick and Goive moves out of range easily.
Jeff Hanneman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goive tries for a takedown but Hanneman circles away easily
enabling Hanneman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Goive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Goive is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanneman's half guard.
Goive wants to control but Hanneman is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goive is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanneman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goive.
Goive tries to pass to full mount but Hanneman defends it.
Goive has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goive looking to control but Hanneman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanneman tries to buck Goive off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Goive connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goive can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanneman is looking to escape.
Goive thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goive can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanneman is looking to escape.
Goive throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hanneman because Goive loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Goive connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Goive is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hanneman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hanneman!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanneman stands up and waves to Goive to follow him.
Hanneman throws a series of punches but Goive avoids them all with ease.
Hanneman leaves Goive with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanneman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goive in his tracks.
Charles Goive is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goive has a takedown stuffed.
Hanneman throws a series of punches but Goive avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanneman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanneman scores with a three punch combo!
Jeff Hanneman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanneman tries to bum rush Goive with a series of wild strikes but Goive uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Hanneman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hanneman feints a jab promting Goive to slip. Hanneman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goive slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hanneman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanneman scores with a punch to the head.
Hanneman with a hook.
Goive shoots in for a takedown but Hanneman shows good takedown defense.
Hanneman throws a series of punches but Goive avoids them all with ease.
Goive fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goive fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Goive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanneman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanneman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goive blocks a head kick by Hanneman.
Goive misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanneman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goive.
Goive fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanneman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hanneman!

It looks like Charles Goive has been cut.
Hanneman works over Goive's head and body with a nice combination.
Hanneman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanneman duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanneman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Hanneman. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Hanneman misses.
Hanneman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanneman fails to land with a series of punches.
Goive looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanneman connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanneman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goive shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Hanneman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goive to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goive is looking to advance position but Hanneman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Hanneman has hold of Goive's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goive manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Hanneman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goive can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hanneman working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Goive looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hanneman! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeff Hanneman!