PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sigandi Legend (ranked 3865 p4p, 4326 weight class) and Lucas Gold Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Sigandi Legend looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Legend
vs
Gold Jr

150 cm
25
265
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigandi Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Gold Jr!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gold Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legend has time to react.
A cross from Gold Jr lands.
Gold Jr scores with the left hand. Legend knows he should have avoided that one.
Legend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gold Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Legend's head.
Legend throws a wild body kick that Gold Jr sees coming a mile off.
Gold Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gold Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gold Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legend has time to react.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Gold Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Gold Jr is looking to clinch but Legend is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold Jr wants to clinch.
Legend walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold Jr, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Gold Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Legend has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Legend there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gold Jr moves in looking to clinch but Legend pushes him off.

Legend 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Gold Jr.
Gold Jr is trying to keep Legend in close.
Legend chips away with some ground and pound.
Legend won't allow Gold Jr to sweep him here.
Gold Jr controls Legend momentarily but Legend frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend stays in close to Gold Jr's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Gold Jr.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gold Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gold Jr digs a good body shot into Legend's ribs.
Gold Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Legend had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gold Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Gold Jr finds it's way through Legend's defenses.
Gold Jr cracks a nice hook into Legend's ribs.
Gold Jr lands a nice hook to Legend's body. Legend takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucas Gold Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold Jr digs a good body shot into Legend's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gold Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legend drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gold Jr sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold Jr lands with a hook. Legend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gold Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Legend takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gold Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gold Jr looks to move away, Legend throws a big counter combo but Gold Jr just gets out of the way.
Gold Jr scores with a hook to the body. Legend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Legend moves forwards but Gold Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gold Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Gold Jr there.
Legend looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold Jr scores with a three punch combo!
A shot to the liver by Gold Jr. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Legend takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Gold Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Legend doesn't seem phased though.
Legend looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gold Jr jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold Jr jabs at Legend's body.
Legend needs to keep his hands up - Gold Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Gold Jr cracks Legend with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gold Jr jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legend's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gold Jr.
Legend takes one on the button.
Gold Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Gold Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigandi Legend's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Gold Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sigandi Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Legend back to the cage. Gold Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gold Jr tries to clinch but Legend moves out of range.
Lucas Gold Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legend walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gold Jr jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Legend on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Legend blocks the leg kick.
Gold Jr cracks Legend with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Legend takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gold Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Legend tries to clinch up but Gold Jr circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legend's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legend scrambles back to his feet.
Legend has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gold Jr jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gold Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gold Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gold Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Legend takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Legend's head back.
Legend needs to keep his hands up - Gold Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Legend takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot by Gold Jr.
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold Jr scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Legend walks into a stiff left hand from Gold Jr.
Gold Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gold Jr scores with a hook to the body. Legend takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gold Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legend gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gold Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gold Jr - just one landing.
Gold Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gold Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gold Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gold Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gold Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gold Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gold Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Gold Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucas Gold Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Gold Jr does it's job there.
Legend takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gold Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gold Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legend eats them both and turns towards Gold Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Legend walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legend blocks a head kick by Gold Jr.
Gold Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gold Jr jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold Jr works Legend's body with a nice hook.
Legend needs to keep his hands up - Gold Jr had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice combination there by Gold Jr.
Gold Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Legend circles away.
Gold Jr lands the left hand.
Legend on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Legend should have avoided that one.
Gold Jr lands with a right hand.
Gold Jr lands with a straight right. Legend didn't see that one coming.
Gold Jr lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold Jr!
Gold Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legend at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Gold Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sigandi Legend's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gold Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Legend looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Gold Jr - just one landing.
Gold Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gold Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Legend backs up against the cage.
Gold Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Legend on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold Jr throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Gold Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Gold Jr catches Legend with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Legend rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gold Jr counters with a left to the body.
Gold Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Legend.
You can see the frustration on Gold Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legend throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gold Jr is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it.

Legend is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gold Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Gold Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legend taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Legend wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gold Jr, who protects the arm well.
Gold Jr struggling a bit here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gold Jr throws a combination. Legend tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Legend takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold Jr tries to clinch but Legend is having none of it.
Lucas Gold Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Legend's head back.
Gold Jr scores with a jab.
Gold Jr punishes Legend's body with a nice straight punch.
Gold Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gold Jr scores with a nice strike.
Gold Jr with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gold Jr connects with a right hand. Legend shakes it off.
Gold Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legend takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sigandi Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Gold Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold Jr 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30

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