PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Friedricksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedricksen's entrance music is The Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth. A fine choice. Goldman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bomb Hands -Social Code. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jason Goldman enters the cage!

Friedricksen
vs
Goldman

198 cm
31
273 lbs
22 - 7 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harald Friedricksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedricksen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Friedricksen loads up on a big right hand but Goldman slips the punch.
Friedricksen throws an overhand right that lands on Goldman's shoulder, as Goldman tries to avoid the shot.

Friedricksen moves into the clinch.
Goldman is trying to break the clinch but Friedricksen is controlling him.
Goldman working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Friedricksen.
Friedricksen swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedricksen is pressed up against the cage. Goldman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Friedricksen down to the mat. Friedricksen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Friedricksen gets a clinch.
Goldman is trying to push Friedricksen away but Friedricksen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goldman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldman trying to stall but Friedricksen improves his position.
Friedricksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
Friedricksen lands a nice knee to the body.
Friedricksen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedricksen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Friedricksen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldman tries to circle away but Friedricksen has him pinned against the cage.
Goldman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Friedricksen to work.
Goldman takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Jason Goldman has been cut.
The referee calls for Friedricksen to work.
Goldman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friedricksen taking a breather.
Friedricksen lands an elbow inside.
Friedricksen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friedricksen misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friedricksen works over Goldman's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Friedricksen misses the target.
Goldman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friedricksen missing with a left hand there. Goldman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedricksen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goldman shoots in but no luck this time.
Harald Friedricksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Goldman.
Friedricksen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldman takes a swing at Friedricksen's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Friedricksen.
Friedricksen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Friedricksen wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Friedricksen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harald Friedricksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedricksen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Friedricksen throws a leg kick

and Goldman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Friedricksen won't be happy with that.
Goldman tries to score with some ground and pound. Friedricksen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedricksen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Goldman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friedricksen is working away from the top position though.
Friedricksen trying to pass the guard but Goldman defending well.
Goldman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldman wants to improve his position but Friedricksen is controlling well.
Goldman gets full guard.
Friedricksen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Friedricksen is aware though and is defending well.

Goldman is looking for a triangle but Friedricksen pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Friedricksen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Friedricksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Friedricksen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harald Friedricksen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Goldman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
Friedricksen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldman can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Goldman.
Jason Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman jabs Friedricksen right on the nose. Friedricksen blinks but takes it well.
Friedricksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Friedricksen jabs Goldman right on the nose. Goldman blinks but takes it well.
Goldman with a hook.
Friedricksen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friedricksen throws a leg kick but Goldman checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman lands a jab.
Goldman lands with a hook. Friedricksen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Friedricksen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedricksen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Friedricksen misses with a low kick as Goldman jumps back.
Goldman feints the counter takedown.
Goldman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldman unleashes a big counter combination but Friedricksen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Friedricksen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Friedricksen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldman manages to avoid it.
Goldman jabs Friedricksen right on the nose. Friedricksen blinks but takes it well.
Harald Friedricksen is winning the standup battle so far.

Goldman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Friedricksen keeps moving.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Friedricksen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedricksen keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Jason Goldman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Friedricksen is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
Goldman lands a couple of digs.
Friedricksen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
Goldman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldman trying to control but Friedricksen is working from the bottom.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Friedricksen but Friedricksen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harald Friedricksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Goldman.
Goldman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Friedricksen slips a jab from Goldman.
Friedricksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Friedricksen misses its intended target.
Goldman with the counter takedown but Friedricksen avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Friedricksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Friedricksen misses with a low kick.
Goldman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Friedricksen throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
Friedricksen moves forwards but Goldman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Friedricksen throws a lazy right hand but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friedricksen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt.
Friedricksen lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Goldman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

A low kick from Friedricksen misses

and Goldman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Friedricksen!
Goldman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldman grinds an elbow into Friedricksen's temple.
Goldman is chipping away with strikes.
Goldman with the ground and pound but Friedricksen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Goldman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goldman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Friedricksen sees it coming and defends easily.

Goldman is looking for a kimura here.
Goldman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedricksen's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedricksen wants to improve his position but Goldman is controlling well.
Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Friedricksen is positioning himself well to prevent Goldman advancing to mount.
Goldman throws a strike but Friedricksen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friedricksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldman works over Friedricksen with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedricksen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldman throws a looping overhand right but Friedricksen ducks down to avoid it.
Goldman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Friedricksen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Friedricksen misses with a hook.
Friedricksen throws a sloppy head kick and Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friedricksen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedricksen scores with a nice right hand.
Goldman is looking to land body kicks.
Friedricksen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goldman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Friedricksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by Goldman as he checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Friedricksen as Goldman shoots in.
Friedricksen misses with an uppercut.
Friedricksen throws a leg kick but Goldman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Friedricksen misses the shot to the body.
Goldman avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Friedricksen misses its intended target.
Goldman loads up on a big right hand but Friedricksen slips the punch.
Friedricksen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Friedricksen defends well and Goldman ends up having to push Friedricksen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harald Friedricksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Goldman.
Nice straight punches there by Goldman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldman.
Friedricksen tries to clinch up but Goldman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldman shoots in looking for a takedown but Friedricksen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedricksen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman tries to move into range but Friedricksen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldman throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Goldman.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Harald Friedricksen!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jason Goldman!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jason Goldman!

Jason Goldman wins by split decision!
Jason Goldman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.