PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Platinum Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schwarzeneg
vs
Gold

187 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 23 - 1

179 cm
24
167 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

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 7 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goran Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Platinum Gold!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schwarzeneg back to the ropes. Gold follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick by Schwarzeneg misses

and Gold decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzeneg's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gold thows a big elbow that misses.

Schwarzeneg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Gold is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg looking to control.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold throws a strike but Schwarzeneg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwarzeneg looking to sit in guard and control but Gold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schwarzeneg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gold wants to stand and escape but instead Schwarzeneg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schwarzeneg postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schwarzeneg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Platinum Gold.
Schwarzeneg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Gold counters with a single leg into guard. Schwarzeneg didn't expect that.
Schwarzeneg trying to keep a closed guard but Gold is proving a slippery customer.
Gold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Gold preventing the sweep.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schwarzeneg controlling Gold's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gold postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Gold scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gold wants to get up but he can't break Schwarzeneg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schwarzeneg has momentary wrist control but Gold slips an elbow through the middle.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarzeneg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.

Gold decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gold closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gold lands in his opponent's guard.
Gold is working Schwarzeneg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold thows a big elbow that misses.
Gold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Platinum Gold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gold's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gold duly obliges.
Schwarzeneg tries to clinch up

and Gold counters with a takedown into side control.
Gold looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schwarzeneg is avoiding damage well.
Gold looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schwarzeneg is avoiding damage well.
Schwarzeneg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gold postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gold is working Schwarzeneg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold working the strikes but Schwarzeneg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Gold there.
Schwarzeneg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwarzeneg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
Gold drops an elbow to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Gold thows a huge punch but Schwarzeneg dodges it nicely.
Gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gold prevents Schwarzeneg from improving his position.
Gold working Schwarzeneg over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a head shot. Schwarzeneg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Gold is working Schwarzeneg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gold tries to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling from the bottom.
Platinum Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schwarzeneg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schwarzeneg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold thows a big elbow that misses.
Gold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarzeneg has wrist control.

Gold decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schwarzeneg throws a poor cross that misses

and Gold counters by moving into the clinch.

Gold is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Schwarzeneg can't fight it off and eventually Gold manages to take the fight to the floor. Schwarzeneg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Schwarzeneg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwarzeneg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold postures up in Schwarzeneg's guard and throws a big left but Schwarzeneg blocks it.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.
Gold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarzeneg has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Platinum Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gold - that landed with a thud.
Schwarzeneg tries to land knees in the clinch but Gold avoids the damage to the body.
Gold working Schwarzeneg over with knees to the body.
Gold stalling in the clinch but Schwarzeneg improves position.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.

Gold pulls Schwarzeneg into guard.
Gold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schwarzeneg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schwarzeneg prevents Gold from improving his position.
Gold looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwarzeneg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gold tries to kick Schwarzeneg off but Schwarzeneg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold wants to control but Schwarzeneg is keeping busy.
Gold is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Schwarzeneg escapes and gets back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg looks to clinch

and Gold counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzeneg fights it but they end up in guard.

Schwarzeneg is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Gold manages to break the clinch.
Gold lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg has his takedown stuffed

and Gold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwarzeneg gets full guard.
Gold cracks Schwarzeneg with a solid left hand.
Gold cracks Schwarzeneg with a solid left hand.
Schwarzeneg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well,Schwarzeneg is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gold stops Schwarzeneg from standing up.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but Schwarzeneg blocks nicely.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schwarzeneg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Schwarzeneg sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold wants to get back to full guard.
Gold gets back to full guard.
Goran Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg preventing the sweep.
Gold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gold lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schwarzeneg!
Gold thowing shots but they're missing.
Gold lands a heavy elbow.
Schwarzeneg tries to hold on but Gold postures up.
Gold is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Platinum Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwarzeneg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Platinum Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gold 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Platinum Gold!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Platinum Gold!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Platinum Gold!

Platinum Gold wins by unanimous decision!