PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanick Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goossens has chosen Inner Light, Schocking Lemons as his entrance music. Yanick Goossens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Peter Nielsen's chin.

Nielsen
vs
Goossens

193 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yanick Goossens!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nielsen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Nielsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goossens flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Goossens looking for submissions off his back.
Goossens punching from the bottom.

Goossens actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goossens looking for submissions off his back.

Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen is nestled in close to Goossens, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goossens has hold of Nielsen's hands but Nielsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen prevents Goossens from standing back up.
Goossens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back!
Nielsen is covering up but some of the strikes from Goossens are getting through and doing damage.
Goossens connects with a big shot to the side of Nielsen's head.
Goossens lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Goossens looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Goossens avoiding Nielsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Goossens scores with punches from the back.
Nielsen wants to control his opponent's hands but Goossens gets his hands free.
Goossens scores with strikes from the back.
Goossens is landing with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goossens lands shots from the back.
Nielsen is covering up but some of the strikes from Goossens are getting through and doing damage.
Nielsen wants to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Nielsen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Goossens!
Goossens lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goossens scores with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Nielsen right now.

Nielsen showing good submission defense here.

Nielsen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen checks a low kick from Goossens.
Goossens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nielsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yanick Goossens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Goossens scores with a leg kick.
Goossens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nielsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goossens.
Goossens wants to clinch up but Nielsen keeps it at a distance.
Goossens avoids the head kick by Nielsen.
Goossens lands a head kick!

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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goossens.
Goossens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nielsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goossens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crunch! Goossens slams his shin into Nielsen's torso.
Goossens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goossens throws a sloppy head kick

and Nielsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goossens's guard.

Goossens has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen stands up out of Goossens's guard for a moment - Goossens manages to land a nice upkick.
Goossens striking from his own guard.
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goossens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goossens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Peter Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goossens tries a head kick but it misses.
Goossens throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Goossens looks to land a body kick but Nielsen moved away.
Goossens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goossens.
Nielsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goossens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goossens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goossens motions for Nielsen to come forward. Goossens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Nielsen blocks the leg kick.
Goossens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goossens looks for the body kick but Nielsen saw that one coming.
Nielsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goossens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nielsen counters with a nice body shot.
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Goossens.
Goossens feints and then cracks Nielsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nielsen down.
Goossens looks for a takedown but Nielsen sprawls well.
Peter Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yanick Goossens.
A nice combination there by Nielsen.
Goossens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goossens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nielsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goossens lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Goossens.
Goossens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goossens stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Goossens misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goossens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goossens pushes Nielsen away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goossens!
Goossens throws out a leg kick but Nielsen moves out of range and Goossens only half commits.
Goossens feints and then cracks Nielsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nielsen down.
Goossens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goossens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Goossens is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goossens sneaks back into half guard.
Goossens tries to kick Nielsen off but Nielsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Goossens is having none of it.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nielsen wants to stand up but Goossens has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but Goossens defends it.
Nielsen prevents Goossens from improving his position.
Goossens connecting with a few gentle strikes.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nielsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goossens scores with a push kick.
Goossens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses
and Goossens counters with a good low kick that Nielsen was not able to check.
Nielsen looks for a takedown but Goossens sprawls well.
A low kick from Goossens is predictable there

and Nielsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Goossens manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Goossens tries to clinch up but Nielsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nielsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Goossens scores with a leg kick.
Goossens fails with the takedown.
Goossens throws a sloppy head kick

and Nielsen counters with a shoot takedown. Goossens fights it but they end up in guard.
Goossens wants to stand but Nielsen is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goossens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Goossens keeps moving.

Goossens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Nielsen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nielsen checks a low kick from Goossens.
A head kick by Nielsen misses
and Goossens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goossens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nielsen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goossens's guard now.
Nielsen throwing strikes from guard but Goossens blocks nicely.
Goossens punching from the bottom.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Goossens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen trying to control but Goossens is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goossens working a defensive guard here.
Goossens wants to stand up but Nielsen is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nielsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Goossens stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielsen. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Goossens lands a front kick.
Goossens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nielsen's sensitive parts.
Goossens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goossens.
Nielsen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goossens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Goossens.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goossens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goossens throws a lazy head kick
and Nielsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Nielsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nielsen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goossens throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nielsen is pushing down on Goossens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goossens is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goossens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goossens pushes Nielsen off looking to stand but Nielsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nielsen is thwarting Goossens's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen controlling the action here.

Nielsen decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goossens misses with a head kick.
Nielsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goossens.
Nielsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goossens.
Goossens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nielsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nielsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Goossens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goossens throws a leg kick which misses Nielsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nielsen tries to avoid it.
Goossens is looking to land body kicks.
Goossens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goossens 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.
Nielsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goossens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nielsen distracts Goossens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goossens will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Yanick Goossens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goossens keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Goossens wants to get back to his feet but Nielsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nielsen cracks Goossens with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goossens throws a head kick that misses.
Peter Nielsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Nielsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nielsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Nielsen!