PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Mael has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Goldman's chin.

Goldman
vs
Mael

165 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Mael!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mael clinches.

Goldman pulls Mael into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mael throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mael trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldman is on top in guard.
Mael trying to control the position.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Mael.
Mael is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
Goldman trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Goldman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mael is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goldman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mael.
Mael wants to sweep but no luck.

Mael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mael wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mael's guard.
Goldman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mael defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldman is trying to control. Mael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mael is pressing down on Goldman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mael throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Goldman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mael tries to get to full guard but Goldman has control of the leg.
Mael trying to hold on to Goldman's head to control him but Goldman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mael keeps working.

Mael actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mael is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldman.
Goldman stalling away here and it's allowed Mael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mael keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.

Goldman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldman has managed to get both his arms back between Mael's legs - danger averted.
Mael wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mael's head.
Mael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mael is retaining full guard.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mael keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mael is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mael trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Goldman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goldman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mael was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mael is looking for a triangle but Goldman pushes his legs off easily.
Mael is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Goldman passes into half guard.
Mael won't allow Goldman to pass to mount.
Goldman is keen to just control but Mael is a slippery customer.
Mael has hold of Goldman's hands but Goldman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but Mael is defending well.
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the action but Mael is working from the bottom.
Goldman lands strikes from half guard.
Mael is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldman is pressing down on Mael's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mael is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldman in particular looking to stall.

Mael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldman pulls his head out easily.
Mael regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldman trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Mael wants to hit a switch here but Goldman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mael there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mael is looking to escape.

Goldman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mael is trying desperately to improve position.

Goldman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mael is now in Goldman's guard. A big mistake from Goldman there, giving up the dominant position!
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael looking to pass the guard.

Goldman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.

Goldman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mael looking to pass the guard.
Mael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Goldman looking for a guillotine here but Mael defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Mael from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Goldman dominated that second round.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goldman misses with a body shot.
Mael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mael.

Goldman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goldman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goldman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mael manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldman is working away from the top position though.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mael has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mael is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mael works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldman!
Goldman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mael tries to control but Goldman wriggling away.
Mael controlling the position easily from mount.
Mael wants to control the pace but Goldman is squirming around nicely.
Goldman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tony Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mael in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mael looking to control but Goldman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman wants to control but Mael is having none of it.
Goldman is squirming around, avoiding Mael's attempts to control the action.
Goldman wants to hold on but Mael pushes him away.
Goldman is trying desperately to improve position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is squirming around, avoiding Mael's attempts to control the action.
Mael controlling his opponent.

Anthony Mael has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Goldman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mael!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mael is looking to escape.
Mael is trying desperately to improve position.
Mael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mael is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mael can't escape the position.
Anthony Mael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mael swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Mael.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Goldman!
Tony Goldman made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills in his post fight interview.