PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Duderinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Goldstein had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Goldstein
vs
Duderinski

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Duderinski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Goldstein with that takedown attempt.
Duderinski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goldstein counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duderinski's guard now.

Duderinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Duderinski has his foot on Goldstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duderinski wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.

Duderinski has his foot on Goldstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldstein works his way back into a safe position though.

Goldstein drops back looking for a leg! Duderinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duderinski manages to kick Goldstein off! Goldstein jumps back into Duderinski's guard.
Duderinski wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Duderinski looks gassed!
Duderinski controls Goldstein momentarily but Goldstein frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duderinski wants to sweep but no luck.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duderinski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Goldstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldstein.
Duderinski keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein is really struggling to control Duderinski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duderinski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Duderinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duderinski is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Duderinski keeps moving.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duderinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goldstein counters with a single leg into guard. Duderinski didn't expect that.

Duderinski had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Goldstein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Duderinski Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Goldstein's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Duderinski's guard. Nice work there by Goldstein.
Duderinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Duderinski is keeping the position.

Goldstein drops back looking for a leg! Duderinski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duderinski manages to kick Goldstein off! Goldstein jumps back into Duderinski's guard.
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Duderinski.
Goldstein seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goldstein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Goldstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duderinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duderinski is looking for a sweep.

That's four 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.
Duderinski regains half guard.
Duderinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duderinski.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Duderinski is keeping the position.

Duderinski looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Duderinski trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Duderinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Duderinski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Goldstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Duderinski misses with a takedown attempt

so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tom Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duderinski trying to strike off his back.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Duderinski keeps moving.
Duderinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldstein!
Goldstein tries to lock up and control but Duderinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Duderinski looking to isolate an arm here. Goldstein doesn't see it coming and as Duderinski extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Duderinski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Duderinski!