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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth McGoldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Heckingstall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
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288 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
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188 cm
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth McGoldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin Heckingstall!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoldstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heckingstall defends it nicely.
McGoldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heckingstall tries a knee to the head but McGoldstein blocks it.
Heckingstall has McGoldstein pressed against the cage, preventing McGoldstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heckingstall tries for a takedown but McGoldstein manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McGoldstein wants to stall.
McGoldstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heckingstall prevents it.
Heckingstall prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth McGoldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heckingstall fails to pull guard.
McGoldstein goes for a takedown attempt but Heckingstall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body kick from McGoldstein.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Heckingstall has eaten all the pies!
McGoldstein gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heckingstall is controlling McGoldstein's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Heckingstall looking for submissions off his back.
Heckingstall is trying to stand back up but McGoldstein is controlling him
McGoldstein is trying to control. Heckingstall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heckingstall is trying to get back to full guard.
Heckingstall is trying to maintain the position but McGoldstein is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGoldstein stops Heckingstall from getting back to his feet.
Heckingstall trying to hold on to McGoldstein's head to control him but McGoldstein postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Heckingstall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGoldstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGoldstein is looking to advance position but Heckingstall won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heckingstall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
McGoldstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by McGoldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein controlling the pace for now.
Heckingstall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGoldstein lands a big elbow.
Heckingstall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGoldstein with shots to the head and body - Heckingstall looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGoldstein looking to finish Heckingstall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heckingstall!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGoldstein breaks from Heckingstall's wrist control and lands an elbow.
You get the feeling that Heckingstall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Heckingstall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGoldstein looking to control but Heckingstall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGoldstein is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Heckingstall tries to control McGoldstein's body but McGoldstein pushes him off. Heckingstall squirms to his side and now McGoldstein has his back!
McGoldstein controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth McGoldstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heckingstall shoots and misses
and McGoldstein counters with a right hand to the body.
McGoldstein shoots in and drives through. Heckingstall sprawls well.
Heckingstall tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGoldstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heckingstall misses with a takedown
and McGoldstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGoldstein is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heckingstall wants to improve his position but McGoldstein is controlling well.
Heckingstall wants to control but McGoldstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heckingstall is breathing heavily.
McGoldstein lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGoldstein in particular looking to stall.
McGoldstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heckingstall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Heckingstall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGoldstein.
Heckingstall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGoldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Heckingstall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heckingstall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGoldstein escapes and throws Heckingstall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McGoldstein lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein looking to control but instead Heckingstall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Heckingstall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGoldstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heckingstall wants to hold on but McGoldstein pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heckingstall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGoldstein kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGoldstein looking to control and managing it successfully.
McGoldstein lands a big shot there that rocks Heckingstall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGoldstein tries to control but Heckingstall wriggling away.
That's four 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.
Heckingstall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heckingstall is staying active underneath McGoldstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGoldstein seems to be working for a kimura but Heckingstall defends the submission attempt.
McGoldstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGoldstein wants to stand up but Heckingstall manages to regain full guard.
Heckingstall scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Heckingstall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth McGoldstein dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McGoldstein gets tackled into the cage by Heckingstall. Heckingstall maintains the clinch.
Heckingstall displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGoldstein up against the cage.
McGoldstein has Heckingstall pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGoldstein pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Heckingstall tumbling to the mat - McGoldstein dives into Heckingstall's guard.
Heckingstall trying to keep a closed guard but McGoldstein is proving a slippery customer.
McGoldstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGoldstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heckingstall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heckingstall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGoldstein defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heckingstall is trying to keep McGoldstein in close.
Heckingstall is looking for a triangle but McGoldstein pushes his legs off easily.
McGoldstein wants to stand but Heckingstall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGoldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Heckingstall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGoldstein stops Heckingstall from standing up.
Heckingstall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGoldstein gets to his feet. Heckingstall looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Heckingstall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heckingstall shoots in looking for a takedown but McGoldstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heckingstall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGoldstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Heckingstall's guard.
Heckingstall wants to hit a switch here but McGoldstein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heckingstall there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein lands a nice shot to the head.
McGoldstein tries to control but Heckingstall wriggling away.
McGoldstein moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Heckingstall has worked his arm free - good work by Heckingstall!
Heckingstall sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein trying to control the action but Heckingstall is working from the bottom.
Kenneth McGoldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heckingstall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGoldstein is working away from the top position though.
Heckingstall is trying to get back to full guard.
Heckingstall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Heckingstall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGoldstein.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth McGoldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGoldstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth McGoldstein!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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