PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldman
vs
Dicktion

190 cm
23
222 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
260 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Brute
Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juris Dicktion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.

Goldman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dicktion's guard.
Dicktion keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Dicktion wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
Goldman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dicktion is retaining full guard.
Goldman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Michael Goldman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goldman tries to clinch but Dicktion is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dicktion on his heels. He'll look to pass Dicktion's guard now, I'm sure.

Goldman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dicktion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dicktion has escaped and now he's on top!
Goldman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dicktion is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldman.
Goldman content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but Dicktion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dicktion pushes Goldman off looking to stand but Goldman dives back in and keeps control.

Goldman is looking for a kimura but Dicktion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is looking for a kimura but Dicktion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.

Goldman seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldman is stalling here. Dicktion is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goldman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dicktion has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Goldman wants to control but Dicktion postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dicktion controlling the position from side mount.
Dicktion working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to improve position but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldman can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldman is being controlled here.
Dicktion trying to control the position but Goldman is working away.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
That kick from Goldman tenderised Dicktion's leg. Dicktion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. Dicktion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman lunges at Dicktion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dicktion's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman throws a lazy right hand but Dicktion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Goldman dominated that round.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dicktion throws a body kick that misses.
Goldman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dicktion if he has to take too many more of those.

Goldman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dicktion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldman is in Dicktion's guard.
Dicktion is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Goldman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dicktion is keeping the position for now.
Goldman is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicktion being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dicktion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldman.
Goldman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dicktion.
Goldman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goldman lands a jab to Dicktion's midsection.
Dicktion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman clobbers Dicktion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dicktion moves away from the strike by Goldman.
Goldman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dicktion is just out of range.
Dicktion looks for the body kick but Goldman saw that one coming.
Goldman cracks Dicktion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dicktion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldman is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Goldman finds it's way through Dicktion's defenses.
Goldman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dicktion's sensitive parts.
Goldman throws out a loose jab but Dicktion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dicktion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goldman, as that shot connected.
Dicktion lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion throws a lazy body kick
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldman throws a hook but Dicktion blocks it.
Goldman looks to land a left hand but Dicktion moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dicktion.
Goldman throws a shot to the body.
Dicktion is looking to land body kicks.
Goldman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Dicktion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goldman throws a front kick aimed at Dicktion's knee but Dicktion avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Goldman dominated that second round.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Goldman is looking to clinch.
Goldman scores with a nice body kick.
Goldman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldman shoots in looking for a takedown but Dicktion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldman scores with a punch to the head.

Goldman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Goldman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dicktion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is thwarting Dicktion's attempts to control the position.
Dicktion wants to get back to full guard.
Goldman trying to control the pace.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dicktion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldman wants to take a breather but Dicktion is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dicktion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldman is working away from the top position though.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but Dicktion is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Goldman seems to be looking for submissions.

Goldman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Goldman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dicktion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldman.
Goldman is thwarting Dicktion's attempts to control the position.

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.

Goldman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dicktion is just riding it out for now. Goldman eventually gives up the hold.

Goldman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dicktion defends it well.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dicktion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juris Dicktion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dicktion has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Goldman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldman 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Goldman!