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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
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222 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Goldman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldman off to one side.
Goldman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gray connects with a body shot that sends Goldman's belly button to the back.
Goldman throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a big head kick but Goldman shrugs it off.
Gray scores with a push kick.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gray finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldman's head.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gray.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goldman instigates a clinch.
Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldman taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldman.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray blocking some punches.
Gray gets through Goldman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
Goldman is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Goldman laying and praying for a moment but Gray takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goldman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Gray wants to control but Goldman is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gray defends it well.
Goldman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goldman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldman.
Gray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldman.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Gray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Gray - just one landing.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldman. Goldman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Goldman defending well as Gray loads up on a big left hand.
Gray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldman closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Goldman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldman misses with a body punch.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Goldman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
Gray lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Goldman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldman jumps guard.
Gray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goldman throws some wild stikes that Gray manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws some wild stikes that Gray manages to avoid easily.
Goldman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Goldman working the ground and pound effectively.
Goldman wants to control the pace but Gray is squirming around nicely.
Goldman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gray has worked his arm free - good work by Gray!
Goldman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gray is not content to let Goldman control the position.
Goldman tries to advance position but instead Gray slips a leg back in to half guard.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldman to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman wants to take a breather but Gray is having none of it.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman is thwarting Gray's attempts to control the position.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gray has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gray!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Goldman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goldman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldman lands a right hook to the body.
Goldman walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldman blocks the leg kick.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldman throws a low kick but Gray avoids it.
Gray defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman throws out a powerful jab.
Goldman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldman.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gray.
Goldman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Goldman misses with a leg kick.
Gray drives through and clinches with Goldman against the cage.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray presses Goldman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldman dodges an elbow strike from Gray.
Goldman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldman is defending well for now.
Goldman lands a right hand.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
Gray will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldman up against the cage.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Goldman.
Goldman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gray regains guard.
Michael Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Goldman being controlled here momentarily.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a big right hand that misses.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
Goldman pushes down on Gray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Gray dodges it nicely.
Goldman lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but Gray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldman.
Goldman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Goldman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman lands strikes from half guard.
Gray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldman is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Goldman!
A relieved looking Michael Goldman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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