PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldstein
vs
Vasara

178 cm
25
167 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

174 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vasara!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Goldstein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vasara misses the jab.

Goldstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasara sprawls well initially but Goldstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vasara is trying to get back to full guard.

Goldstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vasara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasara.

Goldstein drops back looking for a leg! Vasara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasara manages to kick Goldstein off! Goldstein jumps back into Vasara's guard.
Vasara keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Vasara tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice combination there by Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasara circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasara thumps Goldstein with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasara.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasara.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.

Vasara moves into range and clinches up with Goldstein.
Vasara tries to break free but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage.
Vasara is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.
Goldstein tries to break free but Vasara pushes him back against the cage.

Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Harry Goldstein has been cut.
Harry Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasara is looking to clinch but Goldstein is avoiding it.
Vasara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasara wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasara was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasara throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara works the jab nicely.
Vasara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein moves out of range as Vasara strikes.
Vasara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasara connects with a single shot there.
Vasara clobbers Goldstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goldstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasara is just out of range.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasara blocks a jab.
Goldstein shoots in but Vasara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Goldstein scores a takedown into full mount!
Vasara tries to lock up and control but Goldstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldstein goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vasara is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasara advances to half guard.
Vasara is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Goldstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldstein is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasara tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Goldstein.
Goldstein is staying active underneath Vasara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasara tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vasara trying to control the action but Goldstein is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasara misses with a hook. Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasara but Vasara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vasara scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasara.
Goldstein takes one to the chin there.
Vasara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Vasara both land. Nice combination.
Sami Vasara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasara was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.

Vasara gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Vasara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Goldstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldstein scores with a body shot.
Goldstein slips a jab from Vasara.
Vasara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Goldstein scores with a takedown into Vasara's guard.
Vasara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vasara is trying to control the position but Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Vasara keeps moving.
Vasara wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasara throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Vasara misses its intended target.
Vasara throws a right and a left that Goldstein avoids nicely.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vasara swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasara.

Goldstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Vasara is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goldstein's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vasara keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Goldstein is looking to advance position but Vasara won't allow it.
Vasara is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasara is refusing to be controlled, as Goldstein sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara controlling the position for now.
Vasara is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldstein moves into full mount! Vasara won't be happy about that!

Vasara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goldstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasara regains half guard.

Goldstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasara desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vasara wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vasara moves into full guard.
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Vasara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sami Vasara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vasara drives through and clinches with Goldstein against the cage.
Goldstein is trying to break free.

Vasara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Goldstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vasara trying to control the position here.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Vasara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein trying to control but Vasara is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vasara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldstein is aware though and is defending well.

Goldstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for Goldstein with that takedown attempt.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasara.
Vasara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein digs a good body shot into Vasara's ribs.
Sami Vasara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasara throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Vasara throws a looping overhand right but Goldstein ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein is looking to wear down Vasara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Goldstein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vasara wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Vasara is working from the bottom.
Harry Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to move to mount but Vasara blocks the move with his legs.
Vasara gets back to half guard.
Vasara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vasara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard.

Vasara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goldstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasara has managed to get both his arms back between Goldstein's legs - danger averted.
Vasara wants to stand but Goldstein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Vasara stands up and waves to Goldstein to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasara.
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasara.
Vasara fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasara lands with a shot to the body.
Goldstein shoots in and drives through. Vasara sprawls well.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein moves out of range as Vasara strikes.
Vasara misses with a straight right.
Vasara looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sami Vasara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein has Vasara pressed against the cage, preventing Vasara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Vasara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein throws a nice looking combination but Vasara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein misses with a wild combination.
Vasara scores with a hook to the body. Goldstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goldstein looks to land a combination but Vasara avoids it well.
Vasara throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasara finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldstein's head.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasara. That snapped Goldstein's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Goldstein.
Vasara misses the shot to the body.
Vasara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goldstein drops his hands momentarily and Vasara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasara throws a leg kick which misses Goldstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldstein tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Vasara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasara 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Vasara!