PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indy Gestion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donny Goldstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goldstein
vs
Gestion

200 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Donny Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Indy Gestion!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gestion works over Goldstein's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Donny Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gestion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gestion moves away.
Gestion scores with a one two! Goldstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gestion lands the left hand.
Gestion throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Gestion throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Gestion looks to land a combination but Goldstein avoids it well.
A punch combination from Gestion misses.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Gestion lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Goldstein sprawling to the canvas. Gestion follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Goldstein hang on?

Goldstein is rocked!
Gestion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gestion working over Goldstein with some ground and pound. Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gestion is looking to advance position but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldstein tries to get out of the position.
Gestion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gestion throwing shots but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Goldstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gestion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gestion working Goldstein over with strikes.
Goldstein pushes Gestion off looking to stand but Gestion dives back in and keeps control.
Gestion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldstein defending well though.
Gestion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gestion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldstein defending well though.
Gestion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldstein's head.
Goldstein wants to get back to his feet.
Gestion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gestion thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gestion scores with a jab. Goldstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gestion throws a nice looking combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gestion clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gestion breaks the clinch.
Gestion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gestion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.

Gestion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goldstein takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Goldstein defending against the ground and pound.
Gestion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gestion landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gestion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldstein tries to escape but Gestion is in control.
Gestion tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gestion landing strikes.
Goldstein wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gestion creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gestion prevents Goldstein from escaping the position.
Gestion grinds an elbow into Goldstein's temple.
Gestion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goldstein to see if he's OK.
Goldstein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gestion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goldstein is avoiding damage well.
Gestion working the body and head with strikes.
Gestion cracks Goldstein with a big right hand but Goldstein just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goldstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gestion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldstein tries to escape but Gestion is in control.

Gestion decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gestion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gestion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gestion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gestion stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Gestion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gestion misses with the combination.
Gestion lands a jab to Goldstein's midsection.
A left lands for Gestion.

Gestion takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Gestion tries to tie him up.
Gestion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gestion breaks from the clinch.

Gestion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gestion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Goldstein because Gestion loaded up on that one.
Gestion is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Indy Gestion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gestion moves into the clinch.
Gestion is trying to drag Goldstein to the mat but Goldstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gestion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gestion misses with a wild combination.
Indy Gestion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gestion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gestion throws a right and a left that both miss.

Gestion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gestion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gestion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gestion with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gestion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goldstein squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Gestion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gestion breaks from Goldstein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gestion connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gestion connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goldstein is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goldstein blocking the ground and pound.
Goldstein is bucking up trying to escape but Gestion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goldstein taking shots to the head.
Gestion connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gestion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goldstein looks a forlorn figure.
Gestion looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gestion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goldstein looks a forlorn figure.
Gestion looking to finish Goldstein with some ground and pound. This is bad for Goldstein!
Goldstein tries to buck Gestion off but he can't manage it.
Gestion with shots to the head and body - Goldstein looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gestion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gestion in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gestion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goldstein looks a forlorn figure.
Gestion lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gestion has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goldstein's face.
Goldstein really wants to buck Gestion off and get back to his feet.
Gestion dominating with strikes here.
Goldstein is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goldstein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gestion tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goldstein wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gestion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gestion with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gestion lands a big elbow.
Goldstein is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gestion landing shots from mount.
Gestion lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Gestion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gestion lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldstein's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gestion cracks Goldstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gestion landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Indy Gestion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donny Goldstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gestion misses with a series of wild punches.

Gestion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gestion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gestion thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely.
Gestion throwing shots but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Gestion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldstein pushes Gestion off looking to stand but Gestion dives back in and keeps control.
Gestion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldstein is trying to stand up here but Gestion is controlling him well.
Indy Gestion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gestion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gestion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gestion thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely.
Gestion wants to stand up but Goldstein has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Goldstein is trying to stand up here but Gestion is controlling him well.
Gestion working over Goldstein with some ground and pound. Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gestion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gestion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gestion slips a nice elbow through Goldstein's hands, connecting with Goldstein's forehead.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gestion.
Goldstein is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gestion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldstein pushes Gestion off looking to stand but Gestion dives back in and keeps control.
Gestion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldstein taking some punishment here, with Gestion in his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gestion scores with a three punch combo!
Gestion cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Gestion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldstein doesn't seem phased though.
Gestion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gestion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goldstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Gestion.
Gestion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gestion tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gestion scores with a decent looking hook.
Goldstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Gestion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Gestion.
Gestion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gestion lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Gestion presses Goldstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Gestion won't allow it.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gestion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gestion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Gestion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gestion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gestion.

Gestion moves into the clinch.
Goldstein goes for a takedown attempt but Gestion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gestion misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gestion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gestion landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gestion throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goldstein works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gestion drops an elbow to the side of Goldstein's head.
Donny Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldstein is trying to stand up here but Gestion is controlling him well.
Goldstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gestion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gestion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Indy Gestion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gestion 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Indy Gestion!