PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva Jr
vs
Goldstein

200 cm
24
285 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva Jr moves into range and clinches up with Goldstein.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Silva Jr throws knees to the body.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva Jr misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldstein up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Silva Jr tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Goldstein manages to break the clinch.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva Jr tries to clinch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein misses with a left hand

and Silva Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva Jr misses with some punches.
Silva Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Silva Jr working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Silva Jr tries a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Silva Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns Silva Jr into the cage.
Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva Jr is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr trying to stall but Goldstein improves his position.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein trying to land knees to the body.

Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Goldstein throws a leg kick

and Silva Jr moves into the clinch.
Silva Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Silva Jr fails to land.
Silva Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Goldstein wants to break free but Silva Jr has control.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva Jr controls his hands.
Silva Jr lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein thumps Silva Jr with a low kick.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Silva Jr's shoulder, as Silva Jr tries to avoid the shot.

Goldstein clinches.
Silva Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva Jr tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva Jr leaning against his opponent.
Silva Jr prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Silva Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Silva Jr gets underhooks to prevent Goldstein's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Silva Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Silva Jr clobbers Goldstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silva Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldstein in his tracks.
Silva Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Silva Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
Silva Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva Jr.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and Silva Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
letting Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
Silva Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
letting Silva Jr counter with a right hand.
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!
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein slips a jab from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva Jr sprawls well. Silva Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
Goldstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Silva Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson Silva Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva Jr looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva Jr throws a lazy uppercut

and Goldstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva Jr's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Goldstein postures up in Silva Jr's guard and throws a big left but Silva Jr blocks it.
Silva Jr is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Goldstein managing to control the position.
Silva Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldstein's guard.
Silva Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva Jr passes into half guard.
Goldstein has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein controlling the position well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein gets full guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Silva Jr ducked under it nicely.
Silva Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Silva Jr.

Goldstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva Jr.
Silva Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva Jr throws a looping overhand right but Goldstein ducks down to avoid it.
Silva Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goldstein moves out of range as Silva Jr strikes.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
Silva Jr moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Silva Jr throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein with a jab.
Goldstein lands a jab to Silva Jr's midsection.
Goldstein works Silva Jr's body with a nice hook.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Silva Jr saw that one coming.
Goldstein defending well as Silva Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldstein misses the target.
Goldstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva Jr throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva Jr misses the target.

Silva Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Silva Jr.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva Jr gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr is pushing Goldstein up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva Jr blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Silva Jr tries to tie him up.
Silva Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldstein.
Silva Jr misses with a knee strike.
Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva Jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva Jr!
Anderson Silva Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.