PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Herman's choice of entrance music: Get ready to roll. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goldberg
vs
Herman

193 cm
22
255 lbs
6 - 6 - 1

196 cm
24
248 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Herman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Herman shoots in and bounces Goldberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herman looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Herman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Herman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldberg dives on top into guard.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg passes into half guard.
Herman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Herman from improving his position.
Herman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Herman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldberg passes Herman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goldberg wants to free his trapped foot but Herman is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg is looking to pass Herman's guard but actually Herman recovers to full guard.
Goldberg prevents Herman from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg passes Herman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goldberg throwing shots but Herman is blocking nicely.
Goldberg tries to pass to full mount but Herman defends it.
Goldberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Goldberg prevents Herman from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Herman because Goldberg loaded up on that one.
Herman 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 thowing shots but they're missing.
Herman is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Goldberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Goldberg with shots to the head and body - Herman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goldberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman is trying desperately to improve position.
Herman wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
Herman is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Herman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount and Herman is in trouble!
Goldberg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Herman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Goldberg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Goldberg stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!