PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg comes to the ring accompanied by GOLDBERG. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Goldberg
vs
Fisher

193 cm
36
265 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

196 cm
32
254 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisher is looking to escape.
Goldberg is trying to control. Fisher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg tries to stand and escape but Fisher actually recovers to full guard.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.

Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fisher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fisher!
Goldberg looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fisher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
Goldberg tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Fisher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Goldberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fisher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Goldberg slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldberg circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Fisher. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldberg throws a wild body kick that Fisher sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fisher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fisher somewhat.
Goldberg scores with a nice body kick.
Fisher shoots for a takedown but Goldberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Goldberg drops Fisher with a beautiful combination! Fisher stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goldberg is looking for the KO!

It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldberg swivels and escapes.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Goldberg tries to clinch up but Fisher circles away and keeps his distance.

Fisher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fisher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goldberg regains half guard.

Goldberg has one foot on Fisher's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldberg sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goldberg wants to clinch.
Goldberg ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Goldberg feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Goldberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fisher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldberg, into his guard.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Fisher can't handle though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Goldberg 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.
Fisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.

Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisher is looking to pass into half guard but Goldberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goldberg is in guard.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Fisher has his hands on Goldberg's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldberg counters with a body kick that stops Fisher in his tracks momentarily.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fisher to the ground. Goldberg is now in Fisher's guard.
Goldberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisher's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldberg looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Goldberg closes the distance but Fisher moves to the side
and Fisher counters with a one-two to the body.

Goldberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fisher's guard.
Goldberg advances to half guard.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Fisher is working away.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Goldberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldberg tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldberg to the ground. Goldberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg tries to stand but Fisher is controlling from the bottom.
Goldberg passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fisher being controlled here, momentarily.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goldberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goldberg.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Goldberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fisher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Goldberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fisher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's time! Goldberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fisher shoots in and drives through. Goldberg sprawls well.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.

Fisher dives in and scores a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fisher won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fisher wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Goldberg has his foot on Fisher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fisher works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Fisher chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg looking to control but Fisher passes into half guard.
Fisher sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control but Fisher postures up.
Fisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fisher is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Fisher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg controlling the position well.
Fisher moves into full mount! Goldberg won't be happy about that!
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Goldberg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fisher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldberg is looking to escape.
Fisher landing punches.
Fisher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Goldberg is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fisher's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Fisher!
Spencer Fisher is the new heavyweight champion!
Spencer Fisher bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.