PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between August Strindberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goldstein's choice of entrance music: Nothing to Prove by H2O. August Strindberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Strindberg
vs
Goldstein

175 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
135 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, August Strindberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sol Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein looks for a takedown but Strindberg sprawls well.
Strindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Goldstein takes one to the side of the head.
Strindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Strindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Strindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strindberg is fending him off so far but Goldstein persists. Nope, Strindberg circles away and we're back to standing.
August Strindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sol Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Strindberg moves out of range.
Strindberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldstein looks gassed!
Strindberg misses with a few strikes there.
Goldstein moves out of range as Strindberg strikes.
Strindberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strindberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldstein momentarily.
Strindberg digs a good body shot into Goldstein's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Goldstein is rocked!
Strindberg misses with a straight right.
August Strindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strindberg misses with an uppercut.
Strindberg loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.
Strindberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strindberg cracks a nice hook into Goldstein's ribs.
Goldstein is trying desperately to land a takedown but Strindberg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Goldstein.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strindberg but Strindberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
August Strindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strindberg misses with a looping right.
Strindberg dips to his left and cracks Goldstein with an uppercut!
Strindberg throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
Strindberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldstein in his tracks.
Goldstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strindberg tries to avoid it but Goldstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strindberg to the ground. Strindberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strindberg pinned against the cage. Strindberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strindberg, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strindberg throws a nice looking combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Strindberg loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.

Goldstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strindberg did well to prevent Goldstein getting side control.
Goldstein is nestled in close to Strindberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldstein tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Strindberg.
Strindberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Goldstein from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strindberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goldstein wants to stand and escape but instead Strindberg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strindberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldstein looking for a guillotine here but Strindberg defends easily.
Strindberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldstein is keeping the position for now.
Strindberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strindberg slips nicely into half guard.
Strindberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strindberg wants to stand up but Goldstein has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Goldstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldstein.
Goldstein controls Strindberg momentarily but Strindberg frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strindberg preventing the sweep.

Goldstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Goldstein is looking for a triangle but Strindberg pushes his legs off easily.
Strindberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Goldstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goldstein is looking for a triangle here but Strindberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Strindberg is looking to take a break and control but Goldstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strindberg.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
August Strindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Strindberg digs a good body shot into Goldstein's ribs.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strindberg.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Strindberg ducks down to avoid it.
Strindberg misses with a hook.

Goldstein shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strindberg trying to control here.
Strindberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Goldstein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strindberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Strindberg is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strindberg avoid being mounted?
Goldstein stops Strindberg from getting back to his feet.
Strindberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strindberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strindberg punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strindberg connects with a looping right hand.
Sol Goldstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strindberg misses with a jab to the body

so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Strindberg is working an open guard so Goldstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Strindberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strindberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Strindberg connects with a jab.
Strindberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strindberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein looks for a takedown but Strindberg sprawls well.
August Strindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sol Goldstein.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldstein shoots for a takedown but Strindberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strindberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strindberg looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Strindberg as Goldstein shoots in.
Strindberg cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Goldstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strindberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Goldstein walks into a straight right hand from Strindberg.
Strindberg stuffs the takedown.
Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Goldstein dives in and grabs Strindberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strindberg pushes down on Goldstein's head and hops out.
Strindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Strindberg stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strindberg.
Strindberg cracks a nice hook into Goldstein's ribs.
Strindberg fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Goldstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Strindberg which made him look bad.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Strindberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Strindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strindberg lands with a nice body punch.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt - Strindberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strindberg.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strindberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Strindberg.
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 August Strindberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Strindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Goldstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strindberg's waist but Strindberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldstein off to one side.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches up with Strindberg, looking for a takedown. Goldstein pushes Strindberg against the cage but Strindberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strindberg cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Strindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strindberg circles away.
August Strindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sol Goldstein.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Strindberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Strindberg throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Goldstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt - Strindberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strindberg scores with a body shot.
Jab by Strindberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strindberg throws a one two combo.
Goldstein shoots in for a double leg but Strindberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein slips a jab from Strindberg.
Strindberg throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Strindberg misses with a two punch combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldstein.
Strindberg can't do much from the bottom here.

Goldstein has an Americana. Strindberg didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Goldstein is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Goldstein hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sol Goldstein!