PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickel Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by a milli. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Williams
vs
Goldman

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickel Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch up.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldman tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Goldman controlling the position.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Goldman is controlling the position.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goldman is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control from the bottom.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Goldman is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldman's waist but Goldman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Goldman trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
Goldman wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.

Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldman desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Goldman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams is trying to break free.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goldman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goldman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Goldman looks gassed!

That's four 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.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldman looks to clinch

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
Goldman tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goldman clinches but Williams breaks the clinch
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Goldman darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Goldman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams cracks Goldman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldman closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Goldman backing up. Goldman nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldman misses with a double jab

and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Goldman didn't expect that.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Goldman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams postures up.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams passes Goldman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand up but Goldman is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman looks to clinch

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Goldman fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goldman wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goldman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goldman swivels and escapes.
Goldman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Goldman trying to land knees to the body.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Goldman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman wants to clinch

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldman tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Goldman keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goldman misses with a double jab.

Williams clinches.
Goldman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goldman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Goldman.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Goldman keeps him there for the moment.
Goldman tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Goldman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Williams shoots in.
Williams is looking to clinch but Goldman is avoiding it.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Goldman trying to stall but Williams improves his position.

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.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Goldman keeps him there for the moment.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Goldman keeps him there for the moment.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Williams shoots in.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman clinches but Williams breaks the clinch
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldman.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Justin Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldman throws an elbow that misses.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Goldman is controlling the position.
Williams wants to break free but Goldman has control.
Goldman is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goldman down to the mat. Goldman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goldman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldman darts in trying to clinch

and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
Goldman controlling Williams's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams passes Goldman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Williams!