PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piter Kuiper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piter Kuiper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Goldberg
vs
Kuiper

182 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

195 cm
20
206 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piter Kuiper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Goldberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuiper which made him look bad.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuiper defends it nicely.

Kuiper has Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kuiper as the two fighters clinch.

Kuiper manages to pull guard.
Kuiper is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuiper is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuiper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuiper trying to control the position.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuiper is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuiper doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Goldberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuiper!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.

It looks like Piter Kuiper has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Kuiper really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kuiper working to try and regain half guard.
Kuiper looks gassed!
Goldberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kuiper's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuiper hang on?
Goldberg raining down shots from the mount!

That has opened up Piter Kuiper's cut even more.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kuiper wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goldberg with a couple of short strikes.
Goldberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuiper is looking to improve his position but Goldberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuiper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piter Kuiper's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kuiper throws a nice inside leg kick.

Kuiper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kuiper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Kuiper is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Goldberg thows a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Kuiper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg passes Kuiper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Kuiper is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Kuiper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg working Kuiper over with strikes.
Kuiper trying to control from the bottom.
Kuiper tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldberg passes to full mount!
Kuiper taking shots to the head.
Kuiper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piter Kuiper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kuiper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuiper doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldberg circles away.
Kuiper thuds his shin into the meat of Goldberg's side.
Kuiper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuiper tries to clinch up but Goldberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuiper tries to clinch but Goldberg moves away

and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuiper won't be happy with that.
Kuiper taking a bit of punishment here - Goldberg scoring with strikes.
Kuiper stops Goldberg from passing to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Kuiper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldberg lands a nice forearm strike.
Goldberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuiper is avoiding damage well.
Kuiper can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldberg misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuiper wants to control but Goldberg postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuiper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuiper wants to clinch.
Kuiper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuiper tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuiper sprawls well. Kuiper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuiper.
Kuiper shoots and misses

and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg wants to pass to mount but Kuiper is defending the position.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Kuiper dodges it nicely.
Kuiper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Kuiper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuiper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuiper clinches but Goldberg breaks the clinch

and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Kuiper didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goldberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!

Bill Goldberg wins by unanimous decision!