PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Platinum Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wall has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wall
vs
Gold

185 cm
18
249 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

179 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Platinum Gold!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gold shoots in and bounces Wall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gold gets to his feet - Wall follows without any prompting.
Wall could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Gold moves into the clinch.
Wall fails to pull guard.

Gold tightens his grip and picks Wall up, before dumping him to the ground. Wall manages to land in guard.
Wall is looking to stand up but Gold isn't so interested in that idea.

Gold gets to his feet. Wall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Gold clinches.

Gold manages to break the clinch.
Wall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
Wall is breathing heavily.

Gold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wall on his heels. He'll look to pass Wall's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wall is looking to stand up but Gold isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold is working Wall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gold is controlling him.

Gold stands up from Wall's guard - Gold perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gold working over Wall with some ground and pound. Wall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gold working over Wall with some ground and pound. Wall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wall is trying to stand up here but Gold is controlling him well.
Wall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.
Gold drops an elbow to the side of Wall's head.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wall taking some punishment here, with Gold in his half guard.
Gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Gold thows a huge punch but Wall dodges it nicely.
Gold working Wall over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gold lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Gold there.
Gold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Gold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wall's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wall is trying to stand up here but Gold is controlling him well.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold.
Wall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
Gold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold prevents Wall from standing back up.
Gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gold prevents Wall from standing back up.
Gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wall looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gold connects with a nice short shot to Wall's temple.
Gold working over Wall with some ground and pound. Wall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wall trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wall defending well though.
Wall tries to kick Gold off but Gold keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gold lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Platinum Gold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gold gets a double leg takedown into Wall's guard.

Gold stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wall with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gold counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wall's guard now.
Gold lands a couple of elbows.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wall, up you get!

Gold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold won't let Wall get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gold unloading with bombs!
Gold landing shots from mount.
Gold unloading with bombs!
Gold dominating with strikes here.
Wall trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wall's face.
Wall taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold dominating with strikes here.
Gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wall hang on?
Gold pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
You get the feeling that Wall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold lands a heavy elbow.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gold lands a nice shot to the head.
Wall is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gold with a couple of short strikes.
Gold looking to finish Wall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wall!
Wall is in a horrible position here. Gold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wall?
Platinum Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold won't let Wall get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wall tries to get out of the position.
Gold scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wall?
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wall wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wall taking shots to the head.
Gold lands a heavy elbow.
Gold landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wall squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gold lands a big elbow.
Wall trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gold looking to finish Wall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wall!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wall hang on?
Wall is trying to stand up.
Gold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gold lands a nice shot to the head.
Wall takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wall hang on?
Gold lands a big elbow.
Gold postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wall looks a forlorn figure.
Gold lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gold throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gold lands a nice shot to the head.
Gold sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gold throws some wild stikes that Wall manages to avoid easily.
Gold breaks from Wall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gold misses with a head shot.
Wall is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gold raining down shots from the mount!
Gold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wall'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.
Gold lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall is trying to stand up.
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold with shots to the head and body - Wall looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wall really wants to buck Gold off and get back to his feet.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wall doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Gold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wall wants to stand and escape but Gold is having none of it.
Wall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gold landing some decent shots from guard.
Gold lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
Gold thows a big elbow that misses.
Wall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold won't allow Wall to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold stands up over Wall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Wall has wrist control.
Wall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gold is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold lands a couple of elbows.
Gold stops Wall from standing up.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Wall has wrist control.
Gold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wall wants to stand and escape but Gold is having none of it.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Wall has wrist control.
Wall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gold postures up and lands a big shot to Wall's brow.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gold prevents Wall from getting back to his feet.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Wall wants to stand and escape but Gold is having none of it.

That's two 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Gold gets to his feet. Wall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Platinum Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Gold clinches.

Gold has hold of one of Wall's legs. Wall is fighting the takedown attempt but Gold gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Wall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gold off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a big head kick but Wall shrugs it off.
Wall tries for a takedown but Gold circles away easily
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall tries to clinch but Gold moves away

and Gold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wall is trying to stand back up but Gold is controlling him
Wall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
Gold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wall's head.

Wall makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wall throws an off balance right hand

and Gold counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wall!
Wall is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wall wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gold.
Wall is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gold connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold won't let Wall get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wall is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gold is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Gold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wall is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gold cracks Wall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wall wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gold with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wall taking shots to the head.
Wall really wants to buck Gold off and get back to his feet.
Gold lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnny Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platinum Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gold controlling his opponent.

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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Platinum Gold!