PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bejamin Gold (ranked 4816 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stipe Miocic (ranked 4430 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gold
vs
Miocic

188 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bejamin Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stipe Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic looks to clinch
and Gold counters with a two punch combo.
Gold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miocic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miocic just manages to avoid it.
Miocic misses with a series of wild punches.
Miocic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miocic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gold.

Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Miocic has double underhooks.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miocic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miocic is in Gold's guard.
Miocic wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Gold is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic lands a couple of digs.
Miocic postures up.
Miocic controlling from the top position.
It looks like Miocic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miocic prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Miocic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Miocic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gold clinches up with Miocic and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Gold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miocic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Miocic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Miocic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Miocic throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Gold shoots for a takedown but Miocic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Bejamin Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold needs to keep his hands up - Miocic had a free shot at his head there.
Miocic throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
Gold fails with the takedown.
Gold is breathing heavily.

Miocic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gold napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Miocic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gold to his feet.

Miocic has managed to clinch.
Gold wants to break free but Miocic has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Miocic on the inside.
Miocic stalling.
Gold misses with a body punch.

Miocic breaks from the clinch.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.

Miocic moves into the clinch.
Miocic is working for takedown but Gold is calmly controlling the position for now.

Miocic manages to break the clinch.
Miocic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Miocic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Miocic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gold attempts a counter takedown but Miocic avoids it well and moves away.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miocic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gold gets the takedown into side control.
Gold tries to advance to mount but Miocic denies him.
Gold wants to control but Miocic is keeping him busy.
Gold happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to control the position but Miocic is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold prevents Miocic from escaping the position.
Miocic is not content to let Gold control the position.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt - Miocic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miocic moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
Miocic has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic throws an off balance right hand
and Gold counters with a three punch combo that has Miocic backing up. Miocic nods at Gold to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Miocic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miocic misses with a two punch combination.
Miocic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miocic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bejamin Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Miocic cracks Gold with a good jab.
Gold connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gold is defended easily by Miocic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Miocic clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Miocic breaks the clinch.
Miocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic checks the leg kick.
Miocic misses with a looping left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic lands a hook to the side of the head.

Miocic breaks the clinch.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.

Miocic clinches with his opponent.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold wants to break free but Miocic has control.
Miocic scores with a nice hook to the head.

Miocic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miocic tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gold tries to keep at a distance but Miocic has taken the fight into the clinch.

Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Miocic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stipe Miocic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Miocic breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Miocic.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Miocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Miocic clinches up against the cage.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miocic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Gold breaks the clinch.
Miocic wants to clinch.
Miocic stuffs the takedown.

Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Miocic has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic lands a shoulder strike.

It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.

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

Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miocic smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bejamin Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Miocic avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Miocic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miocic prevents the takedown attempt.

Miocic manages to break the clinch.

Miocic clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.

Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Miocic pulls Gold in close to his closed guard and prevents Gold from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miocic is keeping the position for now.
Stipe Miocic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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

Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miocic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miocic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gold's head.
Miocic works over Gold with some ground and pound from guard.
Miocic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miocic connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gold has momentary wrist control but Miocic slips an elbow through the middle.
Miocic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gold wants to stand but Miocic is controlling the position.

Miocic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gold circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Miocic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bejamin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stipe Miocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stipe Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miocic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Miocic!