PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zebaztian Nord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nord comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nord
vs
Goldberg

195 cm
28
245 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zebaztian Nord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nord, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nord's efforts to push away.

Goldberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goldberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nord has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nord lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nord throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Nord scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nord postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg wants to stand but Nord is controlling the position.
Nord scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord throws an elbow that misses. Goldberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nord's guard. Nice move by Goldberg!

Nord keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Nord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Nord had control of the position.
Nord can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Nord keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Nord is keeping the position.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nord manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nord accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nord is one step ahead there.
Nord working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nord throwing strikes but missing.
Nord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Nord postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nord accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nord throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nord is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nord is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nord landing with the ground and pound.
Nord throws a big elbow that misses.

Goldberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nord accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nord's guard.

Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nord is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.

Nord manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nord gets underhooks to prevent Goldberg's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg can't get the takedown.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zebaztian Nord dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Goldberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nord's guard.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nord wants to stand but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Nord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Nord being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldberg in his tracks.

A jab-cross combination lands for Nord and sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Nord follows him down to the mat - Goldberg regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nord not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nord's guard.

Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nord wants to stand and escape but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Nord is retaining full guard.
Goldberg is standing up over Nord. Nord looks to escape but Goldberg dives into side control.
Goldberg controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nord is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goldberg is controlling him well.
Nord is letting Goldberg control him for a moment.

Nord sneaks out the side door and pushes Goldberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Nord drops Goldberg with a left right combo! Nord follows him down to the ground into side control.
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!
Nord misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goldberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Goldberg is nestled in close to Nord, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nord avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Nord wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nord looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goldberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Nord manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goldberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zebaztian Nord dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goldberg is looking for the big counter here.
Nord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Nord misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nord throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.

Goldberg moves into the clinch.
Goldberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nord to keep the fight standing.
Goldberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Nord shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nord is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zebaztian Nord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Nord forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nord just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nord wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nord breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nord sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nord lands a two punch combo.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Nord.
We've been told by Nord's head coaches at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nord misses with the combination.
Goldberg tries to clinch up but Nord circles away and keeps his distance.
Nord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Nord.
Nord tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nord swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nord plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Goldberg to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Goldberg just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zebaztian Nord!
Zebaztian Nord took some time post fight to say the following; 'First guy to knockout layprayer Bill Goldberg! im gonna take some time of after this fight and compete in TWGC. '.