PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Uprising. Trent has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldman
vs
Trent

193 cm
33
185 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
32
178 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Trent!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Trent.
Trent staying out of range there.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trent staying out of range there.
Trent walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trent swivels and escapes.
Goldman lands with a shot to the body.

Trent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Goldman is working hard here to advance position.
Goldman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trent is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Trent is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Trent is trying to control. Goldman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Goldman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldman missing with punches from the bottom.
Trent is pressing down on Goldman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goldman is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman missing with punches from the bottom.
Goldman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldman won't allow Trent to pass to mount.
Goldman is in trouble now - Trent has advanced to mount!
Goldman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Trent. What's that going to do exactly?
Goldman tries to reverse the position but Trent maintains control.

Trent has hold of Goldman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goldman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goldman regains half guard.

Trent seems to be looking for submissions.
Trent has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trent looking to secure an arm triangle but Goldman defends it well.
Goldman stops Trent from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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!
Goldman is looking to improve his position but Trent isn't that keen on the idea.

Trent is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goldman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goldman is trying to escape the mount.
Goldman manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Goldman looking for submissions off his back.
Goldman wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent passes to side control.
Goldman misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Goldman throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Trent blocks the strikes from Goldman.
Goldman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldman is looking to improve his position.
Trent is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Trent seems to be working for a kimura but Goldman defends the submission attempt.

Goldman actively working from the bottom here.
Trent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trent frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent wants to take his opponent's back but Goldman doesn't allow it.
Trent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldman is looking to escape.
Goldman is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman is trying to escape the mount but Trent keeps good control and instead manages to take Goldman's back.
I really don't envy Goldman right now.
Trent avoiding Goldman 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trent has the hooks in. Goldman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Goldman fending off the submission attempt from Trent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trent looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Trent dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trent closes the distance and pushes Goldman back into the cage.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Trent's ribcage. Trent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trent misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldman.
Trent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trent.
Trent working aggressively here.
Trent gets through Goldman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trent struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but Trent avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman blocking some punches.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Trent's ribcage. Trent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trent lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Trent.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trent prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman gets through Trent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Trent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trent.
Goldman misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Trent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldman as Trent tries to tie him up.
Trent is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Trent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trent working aggressively here.
Trent misses with a body punch.
Trent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
A short uppercut from Trent.
Goldman lands with a right to the head.
Goldman lands a hook that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Trent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrew Trent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Goldman digs a right hand underneath Trent's ribcage. Trent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trent is trying to stall.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Trent.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trent misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Trent.
Trent tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Trent lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Trent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trent blocking some punches.
Trent swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trent lands a left hand.
Trent lands with a light punch inside.
Goldman cracks Trent with a nice body shot.
Trent tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman pushes Trent back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trent backwards.
Trent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldman backwards.
Trent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trent's elbow.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trent misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman working aggressively here.
Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Trent.
Goldman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trent or not.
Trent is breathing heavily.
Goldman throws a punch but it's blocked by Trent.
A body shot lands from Goldman.
Goldman misses with the head strike.
Trent tries a body shot but Goldman blocks it.
Goldman lands an uppercut.
Trent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trent lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Goldman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Goldman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trents jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trent tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman with a hook.

Goldman gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldman is nestled in close to Trent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Trent is rocked!
Goldman moves into full mount! Trent won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldman cracks Trent with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trent is still in real trouble! Can Goldman finish him?

Goldman has hold of Trent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Goldman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trent sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trent seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent 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.
Trent can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trent is trying to control but can't.
Trent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Trent.
Trent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldman pushes down on Trent's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Goldman seems to be working for a kimura but Trent defends the submission attempt.
Trent wants to improve his position but Goldman is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to mount his opponent but Trent defends it.
Goldman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trent working to try and regain half guard.

Goldman has hold of Trent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trent is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldman looking to finish Trent with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trent!
Trent prevents Goldman from taking his back.
Tommy Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goldman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Trent is trying to escape the mount.
Trent prevents Goldman from taking his back.
Trent is looking to get to half guard.
Goldman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goldman raining down shots from the mount!
Goldman wants to take Trent's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent tries to reverse the position but Goldman maintains control.
Trent wants to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Trent is defending the position.
Trent is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Trent is defending the position.
Trent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman trying to mount his opponent but Trent defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Goldman!
A very excited looking Tommy Goldman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.