PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Banas
vs
Goldman

176 cm
24
140 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

165 cm
28
145 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman fails with the takedown
and Banas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banas throws a nice head kick!

Goldman moves into the clinch successfully.
Banas lands a right hand.
Banas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldman.
Goldman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banas lands with a light punch inside.
Goldman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
A short right from Banas.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goldman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goldman can't get the takedown.
Goldman has Banas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldman.
Banas stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banas to keep the fight standing.
Goldman is trying to pull guard but Banas has him pressed against the cage.
Goldman jumps guard but Banas stands there with Goldman around his waist. Goldman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Goldman gets control of Banas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goldman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banas!
Banas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldman tries to control but Banas wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas is working to get back to half guard.
Banas regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banas pushes Goldman off looking to stand but Goldman dives back in and keeps control.
Goldman moves nicely into side control.
Banas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goldman but great work by Banas.
Banas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Banas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banas working the ground and pound.
Goldman taking a bit of punishment here - Banas scoring with strikes.
Banas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking to reverse the position.
Banas wants to control for a moment but Goldman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Banas wants to control but Goldman is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banas trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Banas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goldman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banas lands with a short shot to the head.
Banas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goldman tries to pull guard but Banas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Banas.

Goldman is rocked!
Banas tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Banas pushes Goldman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goldman tries to score a body lock takedown but Banas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
Banas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas scores with a shoulder strike.
Banas scores with a shoulder strike.
Banas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldman is still on wobbly legs! Can Banas finish him?
Banas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banas tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
Banas controlling the action here for a moment.
Goldman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banas trying to land knees to the body.
Banas just leaning against Goldman, taking a breather.
Banas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldman is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking for a takedown.
Banas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldman seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Banas.
Goldman tries to pull guard but Banas won't allow it.
A short right from Banas on the inside.
Goldman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banas just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goldman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banas walks away with a smile on his face. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Goldman instigates a clinch.

Goldman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Banas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldman!
Goldman wants to hold on but Banas pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Banas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goldman wants to hold on but Banas pushes him away.
Artur Banas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldman is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banas working the ground and pound effectively.
Goldman can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banas lands a big elbow.
Goldman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman is working to get back to half guard.
Banas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman is trying to escape the mount.
Banas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Banas dominated that second round.
That's time! Banas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Goldman rushes Banas and presses him up against the cage.
Goldman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banas to keep the fight standing.
Goldman fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Banas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Artur Banas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banas creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Goldman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Goldman drops to his knees and Banas pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Banas!
Artur Banas retains his bantamweight title!
Artur Banas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.