PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gouldmeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gaetan ditte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gouldmeister comes to the cage accompanied by ACDC - Highway To Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gouldmeister
vs
ditte

183 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce Gouldmeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, gaetan ditte!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ditte has a takedown stuffed.
ditte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gouldmeister moves into range and clinches up with ditte.

Gouldmeister has dropped down and is working for a takedown. ditte is trying to keep an underhook but Gouldmeister manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gouldmeister keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
ditte tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ditte tries to kick Gouldmeister off but Gouldmeister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

ditte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
ditte looks gassed!

Gouldmeister wants to work for an arm triangle but ditte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gouldmeister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ditte is just riding it out for now. Gouldmeister eventually gives up the hold.

Gouldmeister is working for a kimura but ditte is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouldmeister trying to control the action but ditte is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gouldmeister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Royce Gouldmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gaetan ditte.

Gouldmeister drives through and clinches with ditte against the cage.

Gouldmeister tightens his grip and picks ditte up, before dumping him to the ground. ditte manages to land in guard.
Gouldmeister trying to control but ditte is working from the bottom.

Gouldmeister drops back looking for a leg! ditte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ditte manages to kick Gouldmeister off! Gouldmeister jumps back into ditte's guard.

Gouldmeister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gouldmeister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ditte trying to control the position.
Gouldmeister wants to stand but ditte is controlling his posture from full guard.

Gouldmeister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

ditte is looking for a triangle but Gouldmeister pushes his legs off easily.

ditte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

ditte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gouldmeister defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gouldmeister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gouldmeister drops back, looking for a kneebar! ditte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ditte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ditte!

ditte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

ditte tries for a kimura but Gouldmeister is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouldmeister tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but ditte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gouldmeister can't do much from the bottom here.

ditte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Gouldmeister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

gaetan ditte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gouldmeister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ditte.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ditte.

Gouldmeister looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
ditte wants to get back to full guard.

Gouldmeister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gouldmeister wants to control but ditte is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

ditte is defending against the submission attempts here by Gouldmeister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouldmeister wants to lay and pray for a moment but ditte keeps working.
Gouldmeister wants to stand up but ditte is controlling the position.
ditte is trying to maintain the position but Gouldmeister is very close to passing his half guard.
Gouldmeister tries to stand but can't do so whilst ditte controls his leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

ditte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gouldmeister sprawls well initially but ditte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gouldmeister trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ditte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gouldmeister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ditte.

Gouldmeister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ditte pulls his head out easily.
Gouldmeister is holding on to half guard well.

ditte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gouldmeister defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouldmeister is looking to improve his position.
Gouldmeister is trying to maintain the position but ditte is very close to passing his half guard.
ditte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gouldmeister trying to control but ditte postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

ditte is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

ditte is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gouldmeister defends it well.
Gouldmeister won't allow ditte to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gouldmeister is trying to maintain the position but ditte is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ditte has his takedown stuffed

and Gouldmeister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but gaetan ditte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

ditte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gouldmeister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gouldmeister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gouldmeister wants to control from the top but ditte keeps moving.
Gouldmeister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gouldmeister trying to control but ditte is working from the bottom.
Gouldmeister in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

ditte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gouldmeister looking to sit in guard and control but ditte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouldmeister has his hands on ditte's head, controlling the position.
ditte trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouldmeister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ditte looking to pass the guard.
ditte wants to control from the top but Gouldmeister keeps moving.

That's two 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.
ditte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ditte is fighting to break Gouldmeister's control of his arms but Gouldmeister is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
ditte in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

ditte postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gouldmeister is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of ditte, into his guard.
Gouldmeister trying to control the position from guard on top but ditte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gaetan ditte has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gouldmeister drops back looking for a leg! ditte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ditte manages to kick Gouldmeister off! Gouldmeister jumps back into ditte's guard.
Gouldmeister in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
gaetan ditte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gouldmeister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ditte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
ditte controlling the pace.
Gouldmeister is looking to control ditte's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gouldmeister avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

ditte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gouldmeister sees it coming and defends easily.
ditte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gouldmeister keeps working.
Gouldmeister desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

ditte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to gaetan ditte.
I've got ditte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... gaetan ditte!