PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alexandersson
vs
Goldstein

197 cm
31
269 lbs
32 - 10 - 0

200 cm
31
267 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars
Hellbent

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandersson has time to react.

It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein looks for the body kick but Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Alexandersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandersson throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexandersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexandersson looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Alexandersson keeps it at a distance.
Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alexandersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Goldstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Alexandersson is keeping the position.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein works over Alexandersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandersson wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Alexandersson pulls Goldstein in to control the position.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Alexandersson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexandersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexandersson is wise to it.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
A nice side step and Goldstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexandersson off the cage and back into range.

Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
Gymer Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexandersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexandersson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A left and a right from Alexandersson both land. Nice combination.
Alexandersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Goldstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Goldstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexandersson lands with a good body shot.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson with a jab.
Gymer Alexandersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Alexandersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
And Alexandersson counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
As Goldstein backs away, Alexandersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandersson connects with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexandersson cracks Goldstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
It looked like Alexandersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Gymer Alexandersson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goldstein tries to clinch
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
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!
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson lands a nice hook to Goldstein's body. Goldstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandersson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexandersson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a shot to the body.
Alexandersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandersson defends it well.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Alexandersson connects with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldstein scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexandersson moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Alexandersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson lands with a right hand.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Alexandersson.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Alexandersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goldstein pushes Alexandersson away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Alexandersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandersson digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson scores with a kick to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldstein counters with a good low kick that Alexandersson was not able to check.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson connects with a jab.
Alexandersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldstein circles away.
Nice shot lands for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Goldstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandersson on the side of the head.
Alexandersson lands with a slapping head kick.
Alexandersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Alexandersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goldstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Alexandersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein takes one on the button.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein throws a lazy head kick
and Alexandersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldstein thinking.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson avoids the head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandersson defends it well.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Alexandersson moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldstein at a distance.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexandersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexandersson throws a nice looking combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goldstein counter with a right hand.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alexandersson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexandersson checks it well.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Goldstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson scores with a nice strike.
Alexandersson lands a head kick. Goldstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandersson sprawls well. Alexandersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexandersson lands with a slapping head kick.

Goldstein is rocked!
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Alexandersson.
Goldstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandersson finish him?
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that drops Goldstein like a sack of potatoes! Alexandersson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
Gymer Alexandersson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.