PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 973 p4p, 104 weight class) and Petro Poroshenko (ranked 1685 p4p, 182 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Goldstein
vs
Poroshenko

200 cm
36
260 lbs
34 - 20 - 1

190 cm
34
265 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

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 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poroshenko slips a straight right by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poroshenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein catches Poroshenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldstein connects with a jab.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Goldstein.

It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Goldstein jabs at Poroshenko's body.
Poroshenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Poroshenko defending well as Goldstein loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldstein defends it well.
Goldstein throws out a powerful jab.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Poroshenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a looping right.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko staying out of range there.
Poroshenko wants to counter with a clinch but Goldstein pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from Goldstein misses the target.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Poroshenko.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.

Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poroshenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Poroshenko controls the action.

Poroshenko jumps into guard, dragging Goldstein to the mat.
Goldstein is looking to stand up but Poroshenko won't let him.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko controlling the position.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poroshenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poroshenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Poroshenko prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Poroshenko wants to pass the guard but Goldstein is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poroshenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Poroshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Poroshenko swings around for an armbar but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poroshenko's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Poroshenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goldstein wants to stand but Poroshenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poroshenko controls Goldstein momentarily but Goldstein frees himself.
Poroshenko is looking to stand up but Goldstein isn't so interested in that idea.
Goldstein tries to stand but Poroshenko is controlling from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poroshenko momentarily.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Poroshenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poroshenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldstein defends it well.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Poroshenko ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.

Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poroshenko's elbow.

Poroshenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goldstein clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Poroshenko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goldstein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Poroshenko has got his arm under Goldstein's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Goldstein has spun round into Poroshenko's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Our spies down at at Russian Bears Training Center inform us that Poroshenko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goldstein trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.
Poroshenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poroshenko has a closed guard, preventing Goldstein from standing up.
Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldstein trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poroshenko being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Goldstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's eight 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 misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein cracks Poroshenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Poroshenko is avoiding it.
Goldstein punishes Poroshenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Poroshenko shoots in for a double leg but Goldstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Goldstein throws a good cross that connects.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Poroshenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldstein is fending him off so far but Poroshenko persists. Nope, Goldstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Poroshenko moves out of range easily.
Poroshenko wants to counter the offense by Goldstein and move into the clinch position.
Goldstein throws a head kick that half lands.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Poroshenko is having none of it.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body

and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Poroshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.

Poroshenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Poroshenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goldstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poroshenko's guard! Nice work there by Goldstein!
Goldstein controlling from the top position.
Goldstein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goldstein stops Poroshenko from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldstein throws a head kick that misses.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poroshenko can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poroshenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Goldstein. That snapped Poroshenko's head back.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick

and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goldstein!

Poroshenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goldstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poroshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samson Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Poroshenko asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Poroshenko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goldstein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poroshenko's guard! Nice work there by Goldstein!
Poroshenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard.

Poroshenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Poroshenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poroshenko's guard.

Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving.
Goldstein prevents Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet.

Poroshenko pushes Goldstein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Poroshenko seems unphased.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poroshenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goldstein lands with a cross.
Goldstein cracks Poroshenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poroshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot

and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poroshenko trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
Poroshenko is looking to stall here but Goldstein recovers full guard.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Poroshenko from controlling successfully.

Poroshenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldstein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Poroshenko has Goldstein in his guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poroshenko is keeping the position for now.

Goldstein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poroshenko, up you get!
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Poroshenko moved out of range.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Poroshenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but Goldstein avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Poroshenko.
Goldstein clobbers Poroshenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That has opened up Petro Poroshenko's cut even more.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Poroshenko circles away.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Poroshenko avoids the punch easily.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand

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

Goldstein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poroshenko.
Goldstein gets underhooks to prevent Poroshenko's takedown attempt.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko blocks an uppercut.

Poroshenko breaks the clinch.

Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Poroshenko is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Poroshenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goldstein takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein misses with a left hand

and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poroshenko is breathing heavily.
Goldstein is not content to let Poroshenko control the position.

Poroshenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldstein defends it well.

Poroshenko seems to be looking for submissions.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is trying to stand.

Poroshenko 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.

Poroshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poroshenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein digs a good hook to Poroshenko's body.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko slips under a jab from Goldstein.
Poroshenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Goldstein digs a good hook to Poroshenko's body.
Poroshenko blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko tries to move into range but Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses

so Poroshenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poroshenko looking to pass the guard.
Goldstein wants to stand but Poroshenko is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poroshenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poroshenko's guard.

Goldstein wants to get up but he can't break Poroshenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goldstein sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving.

That's two 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 prevents Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein trying to control but Poroshenko is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand

and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control.

Poroshenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goldstein is trying to buck Poroshenko off.

Poroshenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poroshenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goldstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poroshenko but great work by Goldstein.
Poroshenko is being controlled here.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Poroshenko is working away.
Goldstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poroshenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goldstein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Poroshenko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poroshenko keeps working.
Goldstein is really struggling to control Poroshenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Poroshenko sneaks back into half guard.
Goldstein stops Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein trying to control from half guard but Poroshenko is working away.
Goldstein working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poroshenko's thigh. Poroshenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poroshenko wants to stand but Goldstein is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein dips to his left and cracks Poroshenko with an uppercut!
Poroshenko blocks a jab.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Poroshenko ducked under it nicely.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Poroshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands a high kick!
Poroshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Poroshenko circles away.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Poroshenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldstein pinned against the ropes. Goldstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Poroshenko slips the punch.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick

and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown. Goldstein fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poroshenko stops Goldstein from standing up.

Poroshenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldstein has escaped and now he's on top!

Goldstein wanted to stand there but Poroshenko had control of the position.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Poroshenko is keeping the position.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein stands and throws Poroshenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poroshenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein wants to stand but Poroshenko is controlling his arm.
Goldstein wants to control but Poroshenko is keeping him busy.
Poroshenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goldstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Poroshenko is not content to let Goldstein control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko tries to buck Goldstein off but Goldstein is having none of it.
Poroshenko wants to get back to his feet.
Goldstein controlling the position from side mount.
Goldstein continues to stall.
Petro Poroshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poroshenko is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poroshenko keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldstein 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.