PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo AtlaSon has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Goldman
vs
AtlaSon

190 cm
26
190 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman throws a series of punches but AtlaSon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goldman.
AtlaSon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
AtlaSon lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldman misses the target.
Goldman stuns AtlaSon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AtlaSon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses.
AtlaSon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldman throws an off balance right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a good low kick that Goldman was not able to check.
Goldman tries to work over AtlaSon's front leg with a kick but AtlaSon checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman misses with a hook.
Goldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by AtlaSon.
A shot to the body from Goldman misses
and Goldman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AtlaSon blocks the body kick.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick but Goldman checks it.
AtlaSon tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Goldman.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Goldman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. AtlaSon really felt that one!
Decent striking displayed by AtlaSon there.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a body shot.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon motions for Goldman to come forward. AtlaSon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Goldman
and AtlaSon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
AtlaSon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
AtlaSon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps AtlaSon's head backwards.
Goldman connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AtlaSon.
Goldman lands a jab to the head.
AtlaSon lands a two punch combo.
AtlaSon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
AtlaSon blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Goldman. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldman.
AtlaSon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goldman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches AtlaSon on the side of the head.
Goldman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
AtlaSon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and AtlaSon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldman misses with a leg kick
and AtlaSon counters with a left to the body.
Goldman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
AtlaSon just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goldman's jab looks to have found its range, popping AtlaSon under the eye.
AtlaSon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Goldman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
AtlaSon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldman rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
AtlaSon throws a jab when Goldman was well out of range.
Goldman thows a body shot but no joy.
AtlaSon scores with a jab to the jaw.
AtlaSon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
AtlaSon throws a low kick, looking for Goldman's leg but Goldman calmly moves out of range.
Goldman misses with a straight left.
Goldman scores with a one two! AtlaSon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goldman thuds a left hand into AtlaSon's body.
Goldman lands a nice leg kick that just misses AtlaSon's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AtlaSon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
AtlaSon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Goldman connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Theo AtlaSon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A leg kick checked by Goldman.
AtlaSon misses with an uppercut
and Goldman counters with a nice body kick.
AtlaSon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from AtlaSon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldman looks for the body kick but AtlaSon saw that one coming.
AtlaSon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldman lands a body shot.
Goldman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goldman throws a sloppy body shot
and AtlaSon counters with a nice leg kick.
Goldman misses with a left hand
and AtlaSon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldman really felt that one!
Goldman throws a right hand that misses
and AtlaSon counters with a stiff right hand.
AtlaSon tries to clinch
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
AtlaSon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Goldman misses
and AtlaSon counters with a two punch combo.
Goldman misses the body punch
and AtlaSon counters with a low kick, right behind Goldman 's knee.
Goldman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldman slips under a jab.
Goldman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and AtlaSon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
AtlaSon wants to clinch but Goldman slips to the side
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman throws a low kick, looking for AtlaSon's leg but AtlaSon calmly moves out of range.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
AtlaSon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on AtlaSon. That did some damage!
Goldman thuds a left hand into AtlaSon's body.
Decent striking displayed by Goldman there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps AtlaSon thinking.
Goldman is looking to score with low kicks.
AtlaSon misses with a head kick.
Goldman misses the jab.
Goldman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as AtlaSon throws out the jab.
Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and AtlaSon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
AtlaSon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldman is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldman scores with a jab. AtlaSon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AtlaSon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
AtlaSon lands with a shot to the body.
AtlaSon tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Goldman thuds his right hand into AtlaSon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman throws a low kick but it's checked well by AtlaSon.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goldman connects with a body shot.
AtlaSon is looking to chop away at Goldman's legs.
Goldman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman connects with a right hand. AtlaSon shakes it off.
That kick from Goldman tenderised AtlaSon's leg. AtlaSon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldman lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldman misses with a wild combination.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
AtlaSon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Goldman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldman feints and then cracks AtlaSon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow AtlaSon down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Goldman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Goldman ducks under a wild hook from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldman's sensitive parts.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman looks to throw the jab but AtlaSon is out of range.
AtlaSon wants to clinch but Goldman slips to the side
and Goldman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goldman throws the left hand but AtlaSon avoids the punch easily.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Goldman counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman misses with a right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
AtlaSon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman throws a hook but AtlaSon avoids it easily.
Goldman throws a combination. AtlaSon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Goldman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldman.
AtlaSon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
AtlaSon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and AtlaSon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
AtlaSon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No joy there for AtlaSon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldman throws an overhand right that lands on AtlaSon's shoulder, as AtlaSon tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and AtlaSon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AtlaSon looks to land a right hand but Goldman moved out of range.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from AtlaSon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
AtlaSon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldman will feel that in the morning.
AtlaSon tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
AtlaSon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goldman takes a step back to recover.
AtlaSon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
AtlaSon slips under a jab from Goldman.
AtlaSon throws a right hand that misses
and Goldman counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for AtlaSon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman cracks AtlaSon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldman throws a wild body kick that AtlaSon sees coming a mile off.
AtlaSon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
AtlaSon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldman.
Goldman works the jab nicely.
Goldman throws a body kick the misses
and AtlaSon counters with a nice leg kick.
AtlaSon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but AtlaSon circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldman tries to land a body kick
and AtlaSon counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldman scores with a punch to the head.
Goldman throws a sloppy body shot
and AtlaSon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldman checks it well.
AtlaSon wants to clinch.
AtlaSon checks a low kick from Goldman.
Goldman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and AtlaSon counters with a thumping low kick.
AtlaSon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goldman misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
AtlaSon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AtlaSon manages to avoid it.
Goldman falls off balance throwing a combination
and AtlaSon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AtlaSon 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo AtlaSon!