PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takka has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goldman
vs
Takka

190 cm
33
190 lbs
30 - 14 - 0

195 cm
30
194 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Takka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goldman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takka is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldman has wrist control.
Takka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takka wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Takka tries to pass.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.
Takka throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldman, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.
Takka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Takka controlling him for the moment.
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goldman's guard.

Takka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goldman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control from the bottom.
Takka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldman keeping control of the position.
Goldman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takka .
Takka is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takka throws a strike but Goldman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Takka tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takka looking to pass the guard.
Takka throwing strikes from guard but Goldman blocks nicely.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka throws a big right hand that misses.
Takka trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Goldman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takka .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takka won't allow Goldman to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goldman connects with a looping right hand.
Takka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takka lands a lovely overhand right.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldman scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman punishes Takka 's body with a nice straight punch.
Takka connects with a body shot that sends Goldman's belly button to the back.

Takka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goldman is trying to defend but Takka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takka working over Goldman with some ground and pound. Goldman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takka wants to free his trapped foot but Goldman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takka working over Goldman with some ground and pound. Goldman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Takka 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.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka thows a huge punch but Goldman dodges it nicely.
Takka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Takka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldman defends it well.
Takka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takka is looking to stall here but Goldman recovers full guard.
Takka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Takka tries to pass.
Takka throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Takka from controlling successfully.
Takka scoring with some ground and pound.
Takka tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldman is retaining full guard.
Takka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takka lands a couple of digs.

Takka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldman dives on top into guard.
Timo Takka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Takka .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Takka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Takka .
Goldman scores with a hook to the body. Takka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takka misses with a kick to the body.
Takka ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Goldman needs to keep his hands up - Takka had a free shot at his head there.
Takka tries to clinch up.
Takka lands with a nice combination. Goldman backs away looking to recover.
Takka moves out of range of the strikes.
Takka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goldman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takka was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldman.
Horrible takedown by Takka or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldman which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Goldman.
Takka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takka just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman swings for the body but Takka moves out of range.
Takka tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timo Takka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Goldman.
Goldman jabs Takka right on the nose. Takka blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka throws a leg kick but Goldman moved away.
Goldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldman.
Takka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takka avoids the body shot from Goldman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
Goldman lands a body shot.
Goldman digs a good hook to Takka 's body.
Timo Takka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takka connects with a looping right hand.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goldman takes a step back to recover.
Goldman tries to score with a low kick but Takka moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Goldman misses.
Takka thuds a left hand into Goldman's body.
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abe Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takka .
Goldman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takka .
A bone on bone clash there as Goldman blocks the leg kick.
Goldman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takka tries a head kick but it misses.
Takka ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Goldman misses its intended target.
Takka lands a jab to the nose.

Takka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Takka postures up and lands a big shot to Goldman's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takka preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Takka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takka 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Takka !
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Takka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.