PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Goldman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Craig
vs
Goldman

160 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

KAISER
Happy Pills

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig looks to land a right hand but Goldman moved out of range.
Goldman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Craig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Craig.
Goldman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Craig walks away with a smile on his face. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goldman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craig is fending him off so far but Goldman persists. Nope, Craig circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
Goldman with a poor takedown

and Craig counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
An elbow from Craig crashes against the mat.
Goldman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Craig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig with the ground and pound but Goldman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Craig trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig postures up.
Craig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Craig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldman working a defensive guard here.
Goldman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Goldman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craig is aware though and is defending well.
Craig landing some decent shots from guard.
Craig with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a couple of elbows.
Craig tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldman is retaining full guard.
Craig looking to sit in guard and control but Goldman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldman landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldman won't allow Craig to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Craig can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Craig is concentrating on defense, preventing Goldman from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig is pressing down on Goldman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Craig is breathing heavily.
Craig is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Goldman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Craig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Craig feints a jab promting Goldman to slip. Craig then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goldman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tyler Craig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Craig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Craig is looking to clinch.
Craig lands a jab to the head.

Goldman gets caught flat footed, as Craig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Craig stands and throws Goldman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldman struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Craig's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craig trying to control from half guard but Goldman is working away.
Goldman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldman.
Goldman is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Goldman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Craig is aware though and is defending well.

Goldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig postures up.
Craig content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Goldman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goldman is tightening it up a little... Craig has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Craig reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Craig taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goldman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tony Goldman!
After the big win, Tony Goldman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Happy Pills and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.