PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Richvoten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richvoten has chosen Over The Rainbow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goldman
vs
Richvoten

165 cm
27
135 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

150 cm
27
134 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Cripplers Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manfred Richvoten!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richvoten closes the distance and pushes Goldman back into the cage.
Richvoten tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldman tries for a takedown. No joy.

Richvoten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Richvoten manages to end up in side control.
Richvoten throwing strikes but Goldman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Goldman tries for a kimura but Richvoten is defending well.
Goldman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richvoten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Richvoten is trying to strike from the bottom but Goldman has passed into full mount.
Goldman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richvoten because Goldman loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richvoten working to try and regain half guard.
Goldman avoids the attempt from Richvoten to control.
Richvoten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Goldman looking for a guillotine from mount but Richvoten is having none of it.
Goldman is landing with some decent strikes but Richvoten is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Richvoten sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Richvoten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richvoten keeps trying to improve his position.
Richvoten is not content to let Goldman control the position.
Goldman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richvoten wants to control but Goldman passes into side.
Richvoten is looking for a sweep.
Richvoten is not content to let Goldman control the position.
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!
Richvoten is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goldman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richvoten is looking to escape.
Richvoten is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
Richvoten is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richvoten is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
Richvoten is squirming around, avoiding Goldman's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richvoten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldman looking to control but Richvoten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman with shots to the head and body - Richvoten looks very uncomfortable down there.
Richvoten tries to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Goldman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richvoten is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richvoten is squirming around, avoiding Goldman's attempts to control the action.

Goldman goes for an armbar but Richvoten turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Richvoten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony Goldman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Richvoten.

Richvoten gets a takedown into half guard.
Richvoten trying to pass the guard but Goldman defending well.
Goldman is trying to get back to full guard.
Richvoten thows a huge punch but Goldman dodges it nicely.
Richvoten missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Richvoten throwing shots but Goldman is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richvoten looks to land a strike but Goldman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Richvoten distracts Goldman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Goldman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richvoten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richvoten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Goldman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Goldman working for a triangle but Richvoten defends it easily.

Richvoten is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goldman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Richvoten is looking to defend but Goldman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Richvoten! Goldman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Richvoten taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Goldman!
Tony Goldman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.