Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 35 265+ Tournament
Date: May 01, 2020

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow Galute down.
Goldstein misses with a few strikes there.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Galute saw that one coming.
Galute wants to counter the offense by Goldstein and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Galute rushes Goldstein and presses him up against the cage.
Galute lands a body punch.
Galute leaning against his opponent.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Galute.
Galute effectively controlling the action here.
Goldstein is trying to pull guard but Galute has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Galute takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Galute misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein tries to pull guard but Galute holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldstein drops back down to his feet.
Goldstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galute pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Galute. #T1#
Galute lands a nice uppercut.
Galute lands with a light punch inside.
Galute stalling in the clinch.
Galute prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein is working for takedown but Galute is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galute struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Goldstein tries to work over Galute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galute lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein looking for a takedown.
Goldstein is trying to force a seperation but Galute has the dominant position.
Goldstein looking for a takedown.
Galute lands a shoulder strike.
Galute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Galute.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Goldstein is trying to drag Galute to the mat but Galute just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galute lands a body shot.
Galute content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galute lands an uppercut.
Galute tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Galute back against the cage.
Galute is leaning against Goldstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Galute - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Galute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galute stalling in the clinch.
Galute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Galute.
A short left from Galute.
Galute tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Galute back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Galute.
Galute manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Galute is leaning against Goldstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galute.
Galute has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
Galute gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Galute to work.
Nice body punch from Galute - that landed with a thud.
Galute lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galute can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galute.
Galute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galute stalls. #T4#
Galute controlling the action here for a moment.
Galute cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Galute.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Galute.
Galute has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Galute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goldstein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galute is defending well.
Galute can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lopeared Galute dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Galute takes the fight into the clinch.
Galute tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galute.
Lopeared Galute seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Galute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galute lands a right hand.
Galute lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein is trying to pull guard but Galute turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Galute scores with a hook to the body.
Galute scores with a hook to the body.
Galute's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Galute.
Galute lands with a short shot to the head.
Galute stalling against the cage. #T1#
Galute lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short left from Galute.
Galute struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Galute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Galute slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Galute.
Galute scores with a shoulder strike.
Galute scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Galute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galute has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
Goldstein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Galute avoiding damage.
Galute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Galute to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lopeared Galute.#CL#
Goldstein rushes Galute and presses him up against the cage.
Goldstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Galute taking a breather.
Galute can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Galute lands a body shot in the clinch.
Galute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Galute.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galute lands an uppercut.#T3#
Galute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
A body shot lands from Galute.
The referee is keeping an eye on Galute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galute scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Galute.
Galute lands a nice shot to the body.
Galute lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
A shot in the inside from Galute. #KD2#
Galute drops Goldstein onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goldstein is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Galute - that landed with a thud.
Oh Goldstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galute lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Galute.
Galute lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goldstein to his knees! Galute keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lopeared Galute!
Lopeared Galute seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PL MMA 27 Inarritu vs Erikson
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1##TD2#
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James is keen to just control but Goldstein is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely.
James is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Goldstein is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldstein pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James is looking to advance position but Goldstein won't allow it. #SUB2#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goldstein is holding on to half guard well.
James wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Goldstein is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James is looking to sweep but instead, Goldstein has passed into half guard.
Goldstein slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.#SUB#
Goldstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James trying to control here. #T3#
James regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldstein.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James has Goldstein pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldstein wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goldstein counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goldstein's half guard.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goldstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
James is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldstein trying to control but James postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goldstein enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goldstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein pulls James in close to his closed guard and prevents James from doing any damage or advancing position.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldstein dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw James working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
James passes to side control. #T1#
Goldstein tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
James trying to control the action but Goldstein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldstein is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
Goldstein prevents James from improving position.
Goldstein pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3##SUB2#
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
James prevents Goldstein from escaping the position.
Goldstein is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it. #SUB2#
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldstein wants to control but James postures up.
James trying to control the action but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LeBron James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldstein is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Goldstein circles away and we're back to standing.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeBron James.
Goldstein shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samson Goldstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James wants a takedown. #TD2#
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeBron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3##CL#
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
James lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James stops Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
James has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into James's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Goldstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James controlling the position.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
James is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein tries to stand but James is controlling his head.
Goldstein just content to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James shoots in for a takedown but Goldstein shows good takedown defense.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#BC#
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Goldstein has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeBron James.#TD2#
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James preventing the sweep.
James won't allow Goldstein to get back to his feet.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldstein! #REVR##SU#
Goldstein decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet. #T4##CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldstein gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt. #TD#
Goldstein gets a trip takedown into half guard.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
Goldstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldstein 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein 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.

Event: PL MMA 23 Sight vs McDonald
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Black blocks it. #TD2#
Goldstein pulls guard.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goldstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving. #SUB#
Black drops back looking for a leg! Goldstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldstein manages to kick Black off! Black jumps back into Goldstein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Black wants to free his trapped foot but Goldstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldstein.#T2#
Goldstein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black is looking to stand up but Goldstein won't let him.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein has control of Black's left arm, preventing Black from doing any damage.
Black won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Goldstein pulls Black in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Black catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goldstein did well to prevent Black getting side control.#SUB#
Black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldstein wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldstein tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Black seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Black is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Goldstein is not content to let Black control the position.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Goldstein works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU#
Black gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Black wants to clinch up but Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldstein lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black leaves Goldstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Black closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldstein's guard.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Goldstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black trying to hold on to Goldstein's head to control him but Goldstein postures up.
Black keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Black wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Goldstein is working for a submission of some sort.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Goldstein sits in half guard. #T2#
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.
Black is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldstein's back!
Goldstein is in bad spot here.
Goldstein has hold of Black's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#SUB#
Black looking for the choke from the back.
Goldstein is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Goldstein tries to escape the position.
Black trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goldstein wants to control his opponent's hands but Black gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Black's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Black is persistently looking for the submission but Goldstein is defending it well. #SUB#
Black looking for the RNC. #T4#
I really don't envy Goldstein right now.
Goldstein is trying to get back to his feet but Black has full control of the position and if anything, Goldstein has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Black working for the choke. #SUB#
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Black is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldstein is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldstein connects with a body shot.#CL#
Black clinches with his opponent.
Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Goldstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goldstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Goldstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goldstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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 content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Goldstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
Goldstein throws some wild stikes that Black manages to avoid easily.
Goldstein tries to control but Black wriggling away.
Goldstein with shots to the head and body - Black looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldstein prevents Black from getting the reversal.
Goldstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Black trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Black thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Black trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Matt Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goldstein trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Black shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is looking to escape.
Black controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Black!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Black thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
McDonald cracks Goldstein with a big right hand and Goldstein goes down!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein has momentary wrist control but McDonald slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald gets to his feet and stands over Goldstein, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Goldstein felt that one! McDonald unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Goldstein from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PL MMA 11 Minerva vs Goldstein
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minerva.
Minerva stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minerva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minerva misses with a hook. Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
Minerva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Minerva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldstein thinking.
Minerva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minerva scores with a one two! Goldstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Minerva moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minerva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
Scott Minerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.#TD#
Minerva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldstein on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldstein's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Goldstein wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Minerva scores with a shot to the body.
Goldstein looks winded!
Minerva scores with a nice right hand.
Minerva lands a jab.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Minerva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minerva throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Minerva lands a jab.
Goldstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Minerva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Minerva works Goldstein's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Minerva cracks Goldstein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Goldstein falls to his knees and Minerva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Minerva!
Scott Minerva retains his heavyweight title!
Scott Minerva made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: PL MMA 5 Aurelio vs Laden
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Sionis tries for a takedown but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sionis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sionis tries a head kick but it misses.
Sionis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sionis fails with the takedown
and Goldstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sionis tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldstein scores with a spinning back kick!
Roman Sionis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sionis looks winded!
Sionis doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldstein circles away. #TD#
Goldstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goldstein controls the position from side control.
Goldstein throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB#
Goldstein tries for a kimura but Sionis is defending well.
Sionis stops Goldstein from passing to mount.
Sionis seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldstein dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Goldstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sionis, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sionis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldstein looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Goldstein looking to control but Sionis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldstein controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein tries to control but Sionis wriggling away. #T4#
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.
Goldstein unloading with bombs!
Goldstein trying to control but Sionis is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Goldstein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Goldstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sionis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sionis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sionis! #REVB#
You can see the frustration on Goldstein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Goldstein is trying to control Sionis's posture but Sionis avoids it. #SU2#
Sionis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Sionis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sionis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Sionis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sionis shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldstein tries to sprawl out of it but Sionis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sionis swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Sionis pushes Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sionis jumps guard. #T2#
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sionis has a closed guard, preventing Goldstein from standing up.
Goldstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Sionis is retaining full guard.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sionis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sionis wants to stand up but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sionis wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goldstein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sionis's guard.
Sionis keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
Sionis keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sionis is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sionis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sionis's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sionis closes the distance but Goldstein moves to the side #TD#
and Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sionis is staying active underneath Goldstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldstein trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sionis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldstein avoids it really well and circles away.
Goldstein slaps away a takedown attempt from Sionis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sionis misses with a combination #CL#
and Goldstein counters by moving into the clinch.
Sionis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Sionis.
Sionis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sionis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Goldstein. #TD2#
Sionis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein wants to stand and escape but Sionis is having none of it.
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
Sionis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein trying to keep a closed guard but Sionis is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Goldstein wants to stand up but Sionis is controlling him.
Sionis stays in close to Goldstein's body and controls the position.
Samson Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldstein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sionis preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sionis.
Goldstein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sionis.#TD2#
Sionis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldstein holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Goldstein trying to hold on to Sionis's head to control him but Sionis postures up.
Roman Sionis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldstein gets full guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Sionis controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sionis preventing the sweep.
Goldstein is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Goldstein cracks Sionis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Sionis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Sionis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sionis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sionis throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Goldstein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldstein.
Sionis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Goldstein is trying to trip Sionis. He has hold of a leg but Sionis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goldstein persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goldstein won't allow Sionis to get back to his feet.
Goldstein is looking to stand up but Sionis won't let him.
Sionis is striking off his back. Goldstein thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Goldstein controlling the pace. #T4#
Goldstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Sionis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldstein throwing shots but Sionis is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Goldstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sionis was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sionis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goldstein dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Sionis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldstein 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Samson Goldstein!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Samson Goldstein!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Samson Goldstein!

Samson Goldstein wins by unanimous decision!
Samson Goldstein 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
Goldstein lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Frederick Leubler has been cut.
A lazy left from Goldstein finds it's target.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leubler throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein works Leubler's body with a nice hook.
Goldstein scores with a leg kick.
Goldstein lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Leubler is rocked!
Goldstein drops Leubler with a big left hand! Leubler is injured, injured bad! Goldstein jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2019

#R1#
Goldstein lands a head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Frederick Leubler's cut even more.
Goldstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Goldstein drops Leubler with a beautiful combination! Leubler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goldstein is looking for the KO!
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 throws a monster overhand right that drops Leubler! Goldstein follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
After the fight, Samson Goldstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Torres.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Goldstein misses with a right hand
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Jab by Torres.
Torres avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein looks to clinch
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#T1#
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Torres.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Goldstein pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torres blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Torres cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Torres is looking to slow Goldstein down with leg kicks.
Torres takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Torres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Goldstein drops Torres with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Torres looks back up at him and smiles so Goldstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Goldstein fakes the body blow, causing Torres to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Torres goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
A very excited looking Samson Goldstein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Goldstein
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Tronstone.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tronstone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Goldstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Goldstein wants to land a leg kick but Tronstone is out of range.
Tronstone throws a big counter combination but Goldstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Tronstone is just out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch up
and Tronstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldstein's knee momentarily.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Tronstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tronstone attempts a counter takedown but Goldstein avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Tronstone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tronstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tronstone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tronstone blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Goldstein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tronstone lands a left hand. #BC#
Tronstone manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tronstone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Tronstone's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Tronstone pulls guard effortlessly.
Goldstein trying to control but Tronstone is working from the bottom.
Tronstone wants to stand up but Goldstein is controlling him.
Tronstone has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Tronstone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tronstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein trying to control but Tronstone is working from the bottom.
Tronstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldstein is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tronstone wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Tronstone keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tronstone backwards.
Tronstone pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tronstone blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Tronstone decides to pull guard.
Tronstone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tronstone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Goldstein has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tronstone to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Goldstein is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tronstone pulls down on the head and he's put Goldstein to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ike Tronstone!
Ike Tronstone retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ike Tronstone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC 335
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Anstey throws a body kick that misses.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Anstey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Goldstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anstey is really struggling to control Goldstein but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anstey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Goldstein reverses the position - he's now on top in Anstey's guard.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldstein is in close to Anstey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldstein trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldstein stands up over Anstey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Goldstein stops Anstey from standing up. #SUB#
Anstey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Anstey's brow. #SUB#
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldstein not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Anstey has an active guard here but Goldstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Goldstein is taking a breather. Anstey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goldstein is keen to just control but Anstey is a slippery customer.#T2##ES#
Anstey pushes Goldstein off and gets back to his feet.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldstein, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey working hard to break the clinch.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.#BC#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goldstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Anstey looking to slow down the pace here.
Anstey unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Anstey effectively controlling the action here.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.#BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anstey doesn't seem bothered though.
Anstey scores with a body shot.
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey shoots in and drives through. Goldstein sprawls well.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Anstey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goldstein.
Anstey takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves away
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Anstey rushes Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anstey scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anstey doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein scores with a jab. Anstey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldstein misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.#TD#
Goldstein gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. Goldstein manages to retain guard.
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!
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom. #T1#
Goldstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Anstey distracts Goldstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anstey passes Goldstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anstey is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anstey controlling the pace.
Anstey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldstein wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey misses with a head shot. Goldstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey stands up over Goldstein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anstey won't allow Goldstein to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Anstey closes the distance and pushes Goldstein back into the cage.
Anstey pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Goldstein. #T4##BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anstey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goldstein - the referee stops the clock and Anstey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goldstein. Anstey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Anstey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goldstein manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anstey is fighting to break Goldstein's control of his arms but Goldstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Anstey 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.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey'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.
#R3#
Goldstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey dives in for a single leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anstey works the jab nicely.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt - Goldstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldstein stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anstey if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein tries to counter with a clinch but Anstey shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches up with Anstey and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey wants to take the fight to the mat but Goldstein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Anstey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Goldstein jabs Anstey right on the nose. Anstey blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Anstey's ribcage. Anstey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey tries to break free but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Anstey throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anstey, pushing him back against the cage.
Anstey blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anstey.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side #TD#
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it. #T1#
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldstein has wrist control.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Goldstein's head back. #CL#
Anstey clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anstey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Anstey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage. #BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey misses with the head strike. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
Samson Goldstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anstey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
Anstey shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls well. He's pushed Anstey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3##CL#
Anstey clinches with his opponent.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey lands a left hand.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
A short right from Anstey.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldstein tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Goldstein lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Goldstein takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein tries to clinch up
and Anstey counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Anstey.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Anstey moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein. #BC#
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein tries to clinch #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anstey throws a strike but Goldstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anstey keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1##SUB#
Anstey has his foot on Goldstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldstein works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Anstey working for a triangle but Goldstein defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anstey controlling the position.
Goldstein looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldstein has wrist control.
Goldstein is pulling down on Anstey's head. It's preventing any offense from Anstey, at least for the moment.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T2#
Goldstein has Anstey pulled in close to control his posture.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Goldstein blocks nicely.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.
Anstey goes for a double leg but Goldstein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goldstein continues to drive forward.
Goldstein throws a head kick that half lands.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Anstey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land. #T4#
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Anstey misses with the head strike.
Anstey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anstey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Anstey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anstey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bunny Anstey.
I think Goldstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein is the new heavyweight champion!
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.

Event: CEFC 332
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldstein has time to react.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Anstey had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Anstey gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch. #BC#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Anstey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldstein sprawls well initially but Anstey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldstein's head.
Goldstein keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey stalling. #SUB#
Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.
Still in half guard, Anstey seems content to control.#T1#
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Goldstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anstey throwing shots but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Anstey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Goldstein dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Anstey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey is controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working. #SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey stops Goldstein from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there #TD#
and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goldstein's guard.
Goldstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anstey is controlling him. #T3#
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein trying to control the position.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldstein has wrist control.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
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.
Anstey is trying to keep Goldstein in close. #SUB#
Goldstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.#TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anstey throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goldstein works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away. #T1#
Goldstein gets back to full guard.
Anstey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Anstey working for a triangle but Goldstein defends it easily.
Anstey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Goldstein stands up over Anstey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
Goldstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey looking to control. #SUB#
Anstey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Goldstein frees his head nicely. Oh but Anstey has switched to an armbar! Goldstein is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey is the new heavyweight champion!
Bunny Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 331
Date: Feb 11, 2019

#R1#
Force swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldstein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Force throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force lands a jab.
Force looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Force lands with a right to the head.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Force looks winded!#T1#
Goldstein pushes Force back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Force's ribcage. Force let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Force controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Force's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Force's gas tank.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards. #T2#
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force blocking some punches.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Force.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with the head strike.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
A short left from Goldstein.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Force is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein cracks Force with a nice body shot.
Goldstein creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Force's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Force drops to his knees and Goldstein pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Goldstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Anstey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Goldstein looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Goldstein takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anstey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldstein tries to avoid it but Anstey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldstein to the ground. Goldstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
A jab from Anstey finds it's way through Goldstein's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein lands with a nice body punch.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Anstey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Anstey scores with a hook.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Goldstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldstein! But no joy.
Goldstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Anstey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey. #T2#
Anstey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey 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.#SUB#
Anstey is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Goldstein trying to control here.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anstey is taking a breather. Goldstein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein is looking to clinch. #TD#
Goldstein tries to sprawl but Anstey drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Anstey has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goldstein defend it? Anstey steps over the head and cranks it - Goldstein is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anstey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunny Anstey!
After winning the bout, Bunny Anstey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 326
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Goldstein sets himself, and Anstey steps forward looking for the clinch! Goldstein avoids it this time.#TD2#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Goldstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey stays in close to Goldstein's body and controls the position. #T1#
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Anstey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goldstein pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey throws a fast counter high kick but Goldstein manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Goldstein pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Anstey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Goldstein throws Anstey to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Goldstein misses its intended target.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working.
Goldstein takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Anstey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Goldstein is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Anstey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anstey prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anstey working the strikes but Goldstein uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Anstey is taking a breather. Goldstein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anstey is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Goldstein desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey not doing much here. #SUB2#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldstein defending well though. #ES#
Goldstein pushes Anstey off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.#TD2#
Anstey gets a double leg takedown into Goldstein's guard.#ES#
Goldstein is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anstey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anstey.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Anstey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Anstey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anstey's gas tank.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Goldstein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard. #T1#
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Anstey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anstey is trying to control. Goldstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anstey working over Goldstein with some ground and pound. Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldstein defending well though.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
Goldstein taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard. #T2#
Anstey controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Goldstein still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Goldstein has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Anstey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldstein working the ground and pound.
Anstey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldstein trying to control the pace.
Goldstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Anstey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Anstey tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
Well, if Goldstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anstey moves into full guard.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. #SUB2#
Anstey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldstein prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein content to stall in guard here.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldstein is pushing down on Anstey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anstey is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anstey is trying to stand.
Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Anstey feints and as Goldstein raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Anstey wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anstey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Goldstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldstein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldstein looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.#SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey wants to stand up but Goldstein is controlling him. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking to cinch up a triangle. Goldstein throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Anstey's body to avoid the submission. Anstey has instead reached around Goldstein's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Anstey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bunny Anstey!
A very excited looking Bunny Anstey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Live 71
Date: Jan 15, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein gets through Sionis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sionis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein pushes Sionis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Sionis is breathing heavily.
Sionis lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Sionis controls the action.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis jumps guard but Goldstein stands there with Sionis around his waist. Sionis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Sionis blocking some punches. #T1#
Sionis is trying to drag Goldstein to the mat but Goldstein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Sionis is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Sionis 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!#SUB#
Sionis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Goldstein preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sionis. #SUB#
Sionis 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! #SUB#
Goldstein is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Sionis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goldstein has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sionis throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sionis missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Sionis tightening his grip on Goldstein, looking for the choke.
Sionis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3##SUB#
Sionis working for a choke but Goldstein reverses nicely into Sionis 's guard.
Sionis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sionis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein looking to sit in guard and control but Sionis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sionis postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Sionis from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sionis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sionis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sionis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sionis postures up in Goldstein's guard and throws a big left but Goldstein blocks it.
Sionis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sionis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sionis throws an elbow that misses. Goldstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sionis's guard. Nice move by Goldstein!#REVB#
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Sionis is keeping the position.
Sionis wants to stand but Goldstein is controlling the position.
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 Roman Sionis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sionis looks for a takedown but Goldstein sprawls well.
Goldstein thows a leg kick but Sionis checks it #CL#
and Sionis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sionis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Sionis avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Sionis.
Sionis is trying to pull guard but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Sionis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein keeps control of Sionis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Sionis is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sionis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Sionis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein cracks Sionis with a nice body shot.
Goldstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goldstein cracks Sionis with a nice body shot.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sionis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sionis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sionis drops to his knees and Goldstein pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein 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.

Event: CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goldstein throws a hook but Bombs blocks it.
Goldstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldstein throws a hook to the side of Bombs's head but Bombs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Bombs blocking some punches.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Bombs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bombs wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Bombs avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage. #BC2#
Bombs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs moves away
and Bombs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes Bombs back into the cage.
Bombs lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Bombs misses with a knee to the head.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bombs breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Bombs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldstein slips under a jab.
Bombs throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Bombs moves out of range as Goldstein strikes.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bombs lands with a cross.
Bombs stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Bombs.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Bombs seems unphased.
Bombs connects with a jab.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs moves out of range.
Bombs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Bombs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Bombs is avoiding it.
Bombs lands the left hand.
Bombs lands a right hook to the body.
Bombs blocks the body kick.
Bombs stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombs throws out the jab.
Goldstein misses with a body punch
and Bombs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein lands a nice hook to Bombs's body. Bombs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goldstein moves out of range as Bombs strikes.
Goldstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Goldstein
and Bombs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bombs landing knees to the head.
Bombs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein working aggressively here. #T3#
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bombs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bombs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goldstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bombs.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bombs. That did some damage!
A low kick from Goldstein misses
and Bombs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Bombs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombs misses with the combination.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Bombs is avoiding it.
Bombs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bombs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bombs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Bombs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Bombs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Bombs circles away.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bombs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bombs keeps the fight on the outside.
Bombs swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Bombs lands the left hand.
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Bombs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Bombs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goldstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombs.
Bombs connects with a body shot that sends Goldstein's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Bombs feints a counter leg kick.
Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldstein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Bombs keeps it at a distance.
Bombs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bombs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bombs lands the left hand.#CL#
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bombs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Bombs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldstein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Bombs manages to break the clinch.
Bombs throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein walks into a straight right hand from Bombs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bombs lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombs is just out of range.
Bombs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bombs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombs checks a leg kick. #T1#
Bombs catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Bombs misses.
Bombs is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombs circles away.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldstein missing with a left hand there. Bombs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombs circles away.
And Bombs tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bombs throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Bombs lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombs circles away.
Goldstein closes the distance but Bombs moves to the side
and Bombs counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein lands with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Goldstein
and Bombs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Goldstein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bombs under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombs misses with a hook. Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bombs walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.
Bombs lands a nice looking body shot.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Bombs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Bombs.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Bombs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bombs keeps the fight on the outside.
Bombs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldstein counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bombs's head.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bombs throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein throwing a counter right hand but Bombs manages to avoid it.
Bombs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goldstein cracks Bombs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bombs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs moves away
and Bombs counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bombs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein tries to clinch
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldstein misses the target.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs is having none of it.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombs.
A jab from Bombs finds it's way through Goldstein's defenses.
Bombs swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Bombs misses the shot to the body.
As Bombs tries to get set, Goldstein tries to push him back and clinch up but Bombs manages to avoid the attempt.
Bombs looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch up
and Bombs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Bomb Bombs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldstein under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Goldstein works on Bombs's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Bombs working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bombs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bombs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bombs misses with a few strikes there.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Goldstein backs off Bombs throws a huge counter combo but Goldstein manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Bombs.#CL#
Bombs gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein'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!
#R3#
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.
Bombs ducks right into an uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bombs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bombs takes one to the chin there.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Bombs is avoiding it.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Bombs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombs.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombs blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Bombs. #T1#
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Bombs.
It looked like Goldstein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bombs.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bombs throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Bombs misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Bombs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Goldstein. Beautiful body shot.
Goldstein is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Bombs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bombs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body
and Bombs counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Bombs.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goldstein throws a head kick but Bombs moves out of range.
Goldstein lands a high kick!
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Bombs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombs.
Bombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goldstein with a body shot.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombs was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Bombs throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldstein tries to clinch
and Bombs counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein throws a hook to the side of Bombs's head but Bombs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombs! But no joy.
A cross from Bombs lands.
Bombs defending well as Goldstein loads up on a big left hand.
Goldstein lands the left hand.
Bombs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bombs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bombs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Goldstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bombs scores with a nice strike.
Bombs misses with a looping right.
Bombs lands with a shot to the body.
Bombs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goldstein backs up against the cage.
Bombs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Bombs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombs throws a big counter head kick but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bomb Bombs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bombs throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Bombs counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Bombs circles away.
Goldstein tries to work over Bombs's front leg with a kick but Bombs checks it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Bombs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bombs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.
Bombs blocks a head kick by Goldstein. #T4#
Goldstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bombs.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Bombs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goldstein thuds a left hand into Bombs's body.#CL#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Bombs against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bombs controls his hands.
Bombs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein gets through Bombs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bombs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bomb Bombs.
I've got Bombs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Bombs!

Event: CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Puno lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses Goldstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldstein tries to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
Puno tries to counter by clinching up but Goldstein breaks away and moves out of range.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Puno.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Puno throws a chopping leg kick but Goldstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein wants to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch position.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Puno tried to score with a low kick but Goldstein checks it.
Goldstein flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.#CL2#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno blocking some punches.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Puno.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
I was talking to Puno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses with some punches.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
A short uppercut from Puno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Goldstein pushes Puno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno lands a left hand.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Goldstein.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Puno is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Goldstein tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Puno tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Puno slips a jab from Goldstein.
Puno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Goldstein looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Goldstein misses with a body shot
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Goldstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goldstein is looking to clinch. #CL#
Puno has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno blocking some punches.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Goldstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. #T2#
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Puno tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno blocking some punches.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno lands a shoulder strike.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Puno digs a right hand into Goldstein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldstein's gas tank.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Puno lands a right hand.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Puno.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Puno. #T4#
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno. #KD#
Puno drops Goldstein onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goldstein is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Goldstein is rocked!
Puno unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Goldstein! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puno is unloading with more strikes now! Goldstein drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Kajun Puno bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Mancuello tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Mancuello against the cage.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Mancuello misses with some punches.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Mancuello looks winded!
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Mancuello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mancuello blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Mancuello takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Mancuello backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mancuello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mancuello has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mancuello can turn it around.
Mancuello prevents a body shot from Goldstein. #T1#
Mancuello misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mancuello backwards. #ROC#
Mancuello is rocked!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Mancuello is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein pushes Mancuello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein throws a big uppercut that drops Mancuello! More strikes from Goldstein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mancuello lies dazed against the cage as Goldstein celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Samson Goldstein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 319
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##CL#
Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein pushes Boston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Boston.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Boston blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Boston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Boston tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Boston lands a right hand.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Boston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Boston lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Goldstein closes the distance but Boston moves to the side
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldstein moves to clinch but Boston breaks away
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Boston pushes Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
Boston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Boston.
Boston blocking some punches.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Boston tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Boston blocking some punches.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Boston working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Boston lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Boston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Boston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Boston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Goldstein. #T4#
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boston.
A short right from Boston on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Boston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goldstein enables Boston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goldstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Goldstein pushes Boston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Boston blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boston - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boston misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land. #T4#
Boston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Boston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Boston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Boston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Boston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein is working Boston over against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with some punches. #T1#
Boston takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein working aggressively here. #T3#
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Boston has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boston is leaning against Goldstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston presses Goldstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein had his way with Brent Boston in that round.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Boston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Boston pushes him off.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston throws a counter combo.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Boston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Goldstein catches Boston right on the button with a cross.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boston.
A jab from Goldstein does it's job there.
Goldstein throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Boston feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boston!
Boston moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boston blocks the body kick.
Boston throws a counter combo.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boston, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Boston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
Boston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boston has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Boston working aggressively here.
Boston working aggressively here.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein gets through Boston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Boston tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it. #T4#
Boston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
Boston pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brent Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boston.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goldstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 317
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Sionis instigates a clinch.
Sionis tries a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Sionis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sionis obliges.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sionis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow. #T1#
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Sionis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
A right hand to the body from Sionis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sionis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sionis scores with a shoulder strike.
Sionis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Sionis's head.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sionis.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein is working Sionis over against the cage.
Sionis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Sionis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Sionis pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sionis stalling.
Goldstein presses Sionis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Sionis.
Sionis has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with the head strike. #T3#
Sionis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sionis takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sionis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sionis lands with a right to the head.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sionis controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Sionis controls the action.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Sionis.
Sionis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #KD#
Goldstein drops Sionis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sionis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Sionis is rocked!#T4#
Goldstein lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sionis to his knees! Goldstein keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Samson Goldstein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEFC 316
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Juravlev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goldstein.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Juravlev.
Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
A little jabbing left from Juravlev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juravlev throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juravlev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein works Juravlev's body with a nice hook.
Juravlev misses with a two punch combination.
Goldstein lands with a good body shot.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein slips under a jab.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Juravlev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juravlev's gas tank.
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 lands a nice uppercut.
Juravlev working aggressively here. #T1#
Juravlev tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juravlev looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juravlev blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Juravlev - that landed with a thud.
Juravlev wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Juravlev controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Juravlev looking to throw knees to the head but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Juravlev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
Juravlev tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Juravlev tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juravlev.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Juravlev throws knees to the body.
Juravlev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juravlev prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Juravlev has had enough of the clinch but Goldstein keeps him there for the moment.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev blocks an uppercut.
Juravlev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juravlev blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Juravlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juravlev looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Juravlev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goldstein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juravlev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juravlev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Juravlev tries to tie him up.
Juravlev is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein working aggressively here. #BC2#
Juravlev manages to break the clinch.
Juravlev misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
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!
Juravlev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Goldstein scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a right to the head.
Juravlev lands an elbow that stopped Goldstein in his tracks for a moment.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Juravlev looks winded!
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juravlev lands a nice elbow.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Juravlev 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.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
Goldstein lands a leg kick that knocks Juravlev off balance momentarily.
Goldstein tries a low kick but Juravlev avoids it.
Juravlev throws a counter combo.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Juravlev is having none of it. #CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Juravlev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Juravlev is breathing heavily.
Juravlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juravlev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juravlev can do to turn this around?
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Juravlev.
Juravlev cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Alexey Juravlev's cut even more.
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 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Goldstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev lands a right hand.
Juravlev slows down the pace here.
Juravlev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Juravlev blocks it.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juravlev.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Goldstein tries to work over Juravlev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juravlev has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juravlev blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Juravlev's efforts to push away.
Juravlev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Juravlev stalling in the clinch but Goldstein improves position.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juravlev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Juravlev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Goldstein. #CUT#
The cut above Alexey Juravlev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
A short left from Goldstein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Juravlev's head. #ROC#
Juravlev is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Juravlev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
Alexey Juravlev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Juravlev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein is leaning against Juravlev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein cracks Juravlev with a nice body shot.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein cracks Juravlev with a nice body shot.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juravlev backwards.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Goldstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juravlev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldstein fakes the body blow, causing Juravlev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Juravlev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 313
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Brakeley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brakeley down.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Brakeley is trying to push Goldstein away but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Brakeley.
As Brakeley tries to get set, Goldstein tries to push him back and clinch up but Brakeley manages to avoid the attempt.
Goldstein swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Brakeley off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Brakeley. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brakeley! #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein lands a nice hook to Brakeley's body. Brakeley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goldstein works the jab nicely.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Brakeley's ribcage. Brakeley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brakeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brakeley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brakeley lands with a nice combination. Goldstein backs away looking to recover.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brakeley scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Brakeley looks winded!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brakeley - the referee stops the clock and Goldstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brakeley. Goldstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein gets through Brakeley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brakeley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Brakeley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Goldstein has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brakeley to stand back up!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?#T3#
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a nice body shot.
Brakeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Brakeley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goldstein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brakeley can turn it around.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Brakeley's ribcage. Brakeley let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Goldstein drops Brakeley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brakeley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Brakeley avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Brakeley out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Samson Goldstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Michael Brakeley had this to say: 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.

Event: CEFC 312
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Goldstein cracks Bombs with an open hand slap.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs is having none of it.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombs throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Bombs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs is having none of it.
Bombs blocks the body kick.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
Bombs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goldstein throws a leg kick which misses Bombs's front leg but catches the back leg as Bombs tries to avoid it.
Bombs cracks a nice hook into Goldstein's ribs.
Bombs connects with a right hand. Goldstein shakes it off.
Goldstein scores with a body shot.
Bombs looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Bombs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldstein.
Bombs throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bombs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bombs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldstein is defending well for now.
Bombs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body.
Bombs blocking some punches. #T1#
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bombs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bombs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bombs slips under a jab.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bombs scores with a nice head shot.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Bombs connects with a jab.
Bombs swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Bombs cracks a nice hook into Goldstein's ribs.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot
and Bombs counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bombs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Bombs looks to land a combination. Goldstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 punishes Bombs's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up
and Bombs counters with a nice body shot.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Bombs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bombs.
Bombs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bombs stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bombs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bombs.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bombs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bombs misses its intended target.
Goldstein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Goldstein has Bombs up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Bombs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Bombs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goldstein is defending well for now.
Bombs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Bombs looks winded!
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bombs blocks an uppercut.
Bombs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Goldstein. #T4#
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein gets through Bombs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bombs backwards.
Bombs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bombs blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Bombs misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein jabs at Bombs's body.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Bombs throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bombs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bombs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Bombs is avoiding it.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bombs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Goldstein throws a shot from downtown. Bombs moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bombs doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Bombs tries to keep at a distance but Goldstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bombs manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldstein takes one on the button.
Bombs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bombs is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Bombs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bombs thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Goldstein drops Bombs with a beautiful combination! Bombs stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goldstein is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Bombs is rocked!
A slow jab from Bombs misses its intended target.
Bombs is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bombs is breathing heavily.
Goldstein throws a big uppercut that drops Bombs! More strikes from Goldstein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bombs lies dazed against the cage as Goldstein celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 309
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Nah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Nah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Nah both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Nah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Nah circles away.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Nah.
Goldstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goldstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nah lands a right hand.
Goldstein pushes Nah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nah blocks an uppercut.
Nah misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nah. #T1#
Goldstein is working Nah over against the cage.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Nah controls the action.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Nah controls the action. #BC2#
Nah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein backing away here, and Nah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nah misses with a body shot. #CL#
Nah gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
Nah blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Goldstein is working Nah over against the cage.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Nah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Nah throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Nah.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Nah blocking some punches.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nah.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Nah's head. #BC2#
Nah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goldstein lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
A jab from Nah does it's job there.#CL#
Nah gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Nah avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Nah struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Goldstein is leaning against Nah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nah looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nah blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein is working Nah over against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nah throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Nah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nah paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Goldstein clinches up with Nah and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nah is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Nah prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Nah blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein is working Nah over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Nah is breathing heavily.#T1#
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nah or not.
Nah blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein is leaning against Nah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nah's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Goldstein is working Nah over against the cage.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nahs head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nah backwards. #T2#
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Goldstein is leaning against Nah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein cracks Nah with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Nah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nah.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Nah prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Nah controls the action.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Nah is rocked!
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Nah is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?#T3#
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Goldstein tries to work over Nah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Nah controls the action.
Nah blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein dips a shoulder and cracks Nah with a mighty uppercut! Nah falls back against the cage and Goldstein unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nah is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goldstein screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 307
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Goldstein wants to clinch but Sionis slips to the side
and Sionis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sionis swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldstein walks into a stiff left hand from Sionis.#CL#
Goldstein forces Sionis back against the cage and clinches.
Goldstein cracks Sionis with a nice body shot.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Sionis.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Sionis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sionis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Sionis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sionis lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head. #CUT#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
Sionis fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Sionis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Sionis avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Sionis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein tries to work over Sionis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sionis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sionis misses with the head strike.
Sionis lands a body shot.
Sionis misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Sionis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sionis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein works on Sionis's body with a couple of short punches.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein blocking some punches. #T2#
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Sionis looks winded!
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Sionis avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Sionis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sionis's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sionis blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein.
Sionis blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Sionis blocks a body shot from Goldstein. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sionis.
Sionis missing with knees to the body.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Sionis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sionis's gas tank.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sionis blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sionis blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Sionis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein presses Sionis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sionis's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sionis.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein tries to work over Sionis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Sionis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Sionis is rocked!
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sionis is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein pushes Sionis against the cage. Goldstein is working some dirty boxing. Goldstein pushes off with a quick right hook! Sionis goes down! Sionis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Goldstein moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Samson Goldstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC 305
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a hook.
Brakeley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brakeley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.#CL#
Goldstein has Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch.
Brakeley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Brakeley is trying to break free.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein tries to work over Brakeley'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!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brakeley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brakeley is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brakeley swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Brakeley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brakeley wants to break free but Goldstein has control.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Brakeley in a clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Brakeley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Brakeley blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Goldstein misses with some punches. #BC2#
Brakeley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Brakeley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldstein tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Brakeley.
Brakeley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goldstein scores with a body shot.
Brakeley jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Goldstein darts in and clinches Brakeley up against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
And Brakeley responds with a good body kick, but Goldstein manages to step out the way in time.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Brakeley.
Goldstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Goldstein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Brakeley forces Goldstein back against the cage and clinches.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brakeley's elbow.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brakeley is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.#BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range. #CL2#
Brakeley clinches up with Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Brakeley lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brakeley.
Brakeley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Brakeley swinging wildly here.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Brakeley swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Brakeley connects with a looping right hand.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein is looking to wear down Brakeley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brakeley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Brakeley circles away.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.
Brakeley needs to keep his hands up - Goldstein had a free shot at his head there.
Brakeley scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldstein should have avoided that one. #CL#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Brakeley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brakeley is looking to land body kicks.
Goldstein tries to counter by clinching up but Brakeley breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley slips under a jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Brakeley circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brakeley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brakeley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Brakeley is avoiding it.
Brakeley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brakeley throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Brakeley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldstein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brakeley throws out the jab. #T1#
Goldstein swings for the body but Brakeley moves out of range.
Goldstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Brakeley.#CL#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brakeley, pushing him back against the cage.
Brakeley working hard to break the clinch.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein presses Brakeley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein pushes Brakeley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brakeley can do to turn this around?
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Brakeley controls the action. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brakeley.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Brakeley.
Goldstein cracks Brakeley with a nice body shot.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Brakeley's head.
Brakeley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brakeley with a big uppercut! Brakeley tries to clinch up but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brakeley to the mat! Brakeley covers up and Goldstein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Samson Goldstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Michael Brakeley stepped up to the mic, saying 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.

Event: CEFC 303
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey works over Goldstein's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.#CL#
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Anstey jumps into guard, dragging Goldstein to the mat.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it. #SUB2#
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Anstey wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey controlling Goldstein's posture. #SUB2#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Anstey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldstein is aware though and is defending well.
Goldstein postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goldstein is in close to Anstey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldstein is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey is controlling Goldstein's posture.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein passes easily into half guard.
Goldstein prevents Anstey from standing back up. #ES2#
Anstey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Goldstein closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.#CL#
Goldstein pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Anstey looks winded!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage.
Anstey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Goldstein defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Anstey is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anstey looks for a takedown but Goldstein sprawls well.
Anstey shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anstey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away. #CL#
Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anstey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anstey.#BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Goldstein clinches.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Anstey breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow Anstey down. #T1##CL#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein blocks the elbow strike.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey lands a shot to the body.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
A little jabbing left from Anstey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
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!
Anstey is working for takedown but Goldstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Anstey lands a takedown into guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldstein controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldstein is on top in guard. #REVR#
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldstein is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldstein works over Anstey with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldstein pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
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 Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anstey scrambles back to his feet.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Anstey looks to land a combination. Goldstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Anstey misses. #CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards. #T1#
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goldstein is defending well.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Anstey.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Goldstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anstey landing strikes.
Anstey taking a break here but Goldstein is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anstey is working for an americana but Goldstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Anstey was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Goldstein 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.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Goldstein.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T3#
Anstey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldstein keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Anstey controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldstein scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anstey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anstey tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein had his way with Bunny Anstey in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey dips to his left and cracks Goldstein with an uppercut!
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Good standup being displayed there by Goldstein as he connects with a hook.
Anstey jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
Goldstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein jabs at Anstey's body.
Goldstein lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anstey manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch. #TD2#
Anstey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bunny Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Anstey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!#CL#
Goldstein forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Anstey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldstein smiles and moves away.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Goldstein avoids it well.
It looked like Goldstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Goldstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunny Anstey.
I think Goldstein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 300
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Sionis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Sionis.
Sionis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Sionis is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sionis.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Sionis throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein darts in trying to clinch
and Sionis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Goldstein moves into range and clinches up with Sionis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Sionis working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Sionis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sionis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Sionis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sionis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis blocking some punches.
A short left from Goldstein. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Sionis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sionis obliges.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Sionis fails to land.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sionis misses with a punch to the body.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein tries to work over Sionis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sionis prevents a body shot from Goldstein. #T2#
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sionis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis trying to land knees to the body.
Sionis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Sionis throws knees to the body.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sionis on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Sionis.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein pushes Sionis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sionis blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Sionis lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Sionis.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Sionis tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Sionis back against the cage.
Sionis working aggressively here.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Sionis blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Sionis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside. #ROC2#
Sionis is rocked!
Goldstein dips a shoulder and cracks Sionis with a mighty uppercut! Sionis falls back against the cage and Goldstein unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sionis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goldstein screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein is the new heavyweight champion!
Samson Goldstein bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes Snape back into the cage.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snape.
Nice elbow from Snape. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Snape looking to stall.
Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein dodges an elbow strike from Snape.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Snape controls his hands.
Snape lands a right hand.
Snape misses with some punches.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Snape.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snape looking to slow down the pace here.
Goldstein tries to work over Snape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snape missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snape lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snape's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snape blocking some punches.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snape lands a damaging elbow.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
Snape scores with a shoulder strike.
Snape misses with a body punch.
Snape is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns Snape into the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Snape lands an elbow inside.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Snape misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Snape is breathing heavily.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Snape controls his hands.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
Snape blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein pushes Snape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Snape is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Snape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snape misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a big uppercut that drops Snape! More strikes from Goldstein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Snape lies dazed against the cage as Goldstein celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC Live 57
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ra instigates a clinch.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Ra takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Ra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ra looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldstein pushes Ra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Ra is rocked!
Goldstein lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ra to his knees! Goldstein keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 5
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Goldstein has Jhadav up against the ropes in a clinch.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jhadav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jhadav's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jhadav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jhadav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Jhadav is rocked!
Jhadav tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jhadav is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and cracks Jhadav with a big uppercut! Jhadav goes down! The referee pushes Goldstein away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Jhadav make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Goldstein takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). 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.

Event: Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 2
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Kedorf moves out of range easily.
Goldstein lands with a kick to the temple. Kedorf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Goldstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goldstein.
Kedorf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD2#
Kedorf clips Goldstein with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Goldstein a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kedorf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein scores with a head kick. Kedorf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goldstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kedorf keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kedorf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goldstein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.#T1#
Goldstein tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and before Goldstein can reset, Kedorf rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Goldstein is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Kedorf throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Kedorf moves out of range.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Kedorf counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Goldstein onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Kedorf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kedorf has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kedorf, pushing him back against the ropes.
Goldstein prevents Kedorf from breaking the clinch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Kedorf backwards.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kedorf can't break the clinch.
Kedorf blocking some punches.
Kedorf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot. #T2#
Kedorf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Kedorf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Kedorf blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Goldstein.
Kedorf blocking some punches.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kedorf prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Kedorf blocking some punches.
Kedorf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T3#
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Kedorf.
Kedorf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Kedorf prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Goldstein. #CUT#
The cut above Barol Kedorf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Kedorf controls the action.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kedorf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kedorf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kedorf counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Samson Goldstein's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf thuds a left hand into Goldstein's body.
Goldstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Goldstein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kedorf's head.
Goldstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kedorf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goldstein takes a swing at Kedorf's ribcage but misses.
Kedorf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Goldstein.
Goldstein connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
Barol Kedorf's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T5#
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kedorf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kedorf ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kedorf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kedorf misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Goldstein rushes Kedorf and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Kedorf breaks from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with the combination. #T6#
Kedorf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barol Kedorf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samson Goldstein!
In his post fight interview, Samson Goldstein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Barol Kedorf had this to say: 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa '.

Event: IUF 1
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
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.#CUT#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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. #TD2#
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.#T2#
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.#REVB#
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.#T3#
Goldstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poroshenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Poroshenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Poroshenko swings around for an armbar but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Poroshenko's guard.#T4#
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. #T5#
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Poroshenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
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.#CL#
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. #TD2#
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!#SUB2#
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! #T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
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. #T7#
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.#SU#
Goldstein gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T8#
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. #T9#
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 #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Poroshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldstein keeps working. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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 #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goldstein! #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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. #REVB#
Poroshenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Poroshenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poroshenko's guard.#REVR#
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Poroshenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Poroshenko, not yet. #T2#
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. #ES2#
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.#T3#
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 #TD2#
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. #T4#
Poroshenko prevents Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Poroshenko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
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.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving. #T5#
Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poroshenko is keeping the position for now. #SU#
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. #CUT#
That has opened up Petro Poroshenko's cut even more.#T6#
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 #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
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. #T7#
Poroshenko blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Poroshenko breaks the clinch. #CL#
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.#BC2#
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 #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poroshenko is breathing heavily.
Goldstein is not content to let Poroshenko control the position.#SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldstein defends it well. #SUB2#
Poroshenko seems to be looking for submissions. #T8#
Goldstein is trying to stand. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Poroshenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9##SUB2#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #REF3#
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!
#R3#
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 #TD2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
Poroshenko has gone for a leg lock! Goldstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Poroshenko's guard.#REVR#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Poroshenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
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.#T4#
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. #T5#
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Poroshenko wants to stand but Goldstein is controlling the position. #REF3#
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.#T6#
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.#T7#
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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! #REVR#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #REF3#
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.

Event: Bumfights 9: One Last Call
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Five Thousand drops Goldstein with a nice combination! Five Thousand dives into Goldstein's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Five Thousand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldstein is looking to stand up but Five Thousand isn't so interested in that idea.
Five Thousand throws an elbow that misses. Goldstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Five Thousand's guard. Nice move by Goldstein!#REVR#
Goldstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goldstein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Goldstein pushes down on Five Thousand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goldstein trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldstein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Five Thousand!
Goldstein controlling from mount. #T3#
Goldstein continues to stall.
Five Thousand looks winded!
Goldstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Goldstein.
Five Thousand told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Goldstein.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Goldstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Five Thousand throws a series of punches but Goldstein avoids them all with ease.
Goldstein chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Goldstein lands a big head kick that sends Five Thousand tumbling to the mat! Goldstein takes a step backwards and waves Five Thousand back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Dada Five Thousand has been cut.
Goldstein throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Five Thousand crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein 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.
Dada Five Thousand spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm DEAD'.

Event: Bumfights 4: The Frozen Ring
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Goldstein sprawls well.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.#CUT#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.#TD2#
Emelianenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Emelianenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldstein is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU2#
Emelianenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goldstein to his feet.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Goldstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Emelianenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldstein.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldstein is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Goldstein circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range. #TD2#
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldstein was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emelianenko is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldstein swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Emelianenko stops Goldstein from standing up.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
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.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldstein wants to stand up but Emelianenko is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Goldstein as Emelianenko shoots in.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Goldstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Goldstein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianenko's hands.
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein lands a body punch. #T3#
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldstein smiles and moves away.
Goldstein lands a right hook to the body.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the ropes and back into range.#KD#
Goldstein cracks Emelianenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Emelianenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goldstein finish him? #ROC#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelianenko is aggressively charging in as Goldstein backs up avoiding any damage. Goldstein tosses out a jab and Emelianenko runs right into it face first! Emelianenko is out cold! Goldstein dropped down on all fours and is barking in Emelianenko's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
A pretty intense looking Samson Goldstein took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CEFC Live 47
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Bear cracks Goldstein with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.
Bear has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bear has time to react.#KD2#
Goldstein cracks Bear with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Goldstein has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bear to stand back up!#ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Goldstein ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bear clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC Fight for the troops 3
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Goldstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev misses with a left hand
and Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Juravlev misses with a body shot
and Goldstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand
and Juravlev counters with a straight right hand.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Goldstein counters with a left to the body.
Goldstein throws a shot from downtown. Juravlev moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein scores with a sloppy right hand. Juravlev should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
Juravlev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.#T1#
Juravlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Juravlev lands a head shot.
Goldstein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev sets himself, and Goldstein steps forward looking for the clinch! Juravlev avoids it this time.
Juravlev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Juravlev moves out of range of the strikes.
Juravlev misses with a double jab
letting Goldstein counter with a right hand.
Juravlev checks the leg kick.#T2#
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev connects with a body shot.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Juravlev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
That kick from Goldstein tenderised Juravlev's leg. Juravlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juravlev checks it well.
Juravlev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein walks into a stiff left hand from Juravlev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev sets himself, and Goldstein steps forward looking for the clinch! Juravlev avoids it this time.#T3##CL#
Juravlev has managed to clinch.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Juravlev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Juravlev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juravlev.
Goldstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldstein pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Juravlev tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to stall but Juravlev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juravlev is trying to push Goldstein away but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juravlev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a left hand. #T4#
Goldstein taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juravlev catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev scores with a body shot.
Juravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Goldstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juravlev.#CL#
Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by Juravlev. Juravlev maintains the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Juravlev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Goldstein does it's job there.
Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Goldstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juravlev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Goldstein flicks out a counter leg kick but Juravlev steps away.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Juravlev jumps back.
Goldstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Goldstein counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Goldstein.
Juravlev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juravlev loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.
Goldstein wants to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch position.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Juravlev seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Goldstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev swinging wildly here.
Juravlev throws a combination that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Goldstein finds it's way through Juravlev's defenses.
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juravlev doesn't seem bothered though.
Juravlev throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Juravlev with a nice cross.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. #T3#
Juravlev misses the jab.
Goldstein tries to counter with a clinch but Juravlev shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Juravlev takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Juravlev avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Juravlev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein is looking to control Juravlev's arms but Juravlev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goldstein has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Juravlev.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Juravlev looking to slow down the pace here.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein can't get the takedown.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A short left from Juravlev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexey Juravlev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juravlev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Goldstein lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juravlev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldstein manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Juravlev stops Goldstein from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Juravlev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldstein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juravlev misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Goldstein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldstein.
Juravlev controlling the action here for a moment.
Goldstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juravlev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Juravlev breaks from the clinch.
Goldstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Juravlev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldstein's head backwards.
Goldstein slips a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Juravlev tries to move into range but Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Juravlev misses with a right hand
and Juravlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Juravlev off the cage and back into range.
Juravlev swinging wildly here.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Goldstein works the jab nicely.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
enabling Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Juravlev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Juravlev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Goldstein lands a right hand. #T2#
Juravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldstein goes for a takedown attempt but Juravlev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juravlev misses with a jab to the body
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juravlev.
Goldstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev jabs at Goldstein's body.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Goldstein swings for the body but Juravlev moves out of range. #T3#
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Juravlev moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein wants to slow Juravlev down by chopping away at his legs.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
enabling Juravlev to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Goldstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juravlev with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Juravlev checks a leg kick.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Juravlev misses with a looping right.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Goldstein scores with a nice right hand.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juravlev swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein wants to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch position.
Juravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldstein lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
A nice side step and Goldstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Juravlev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juravlev 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 266
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Bizarria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldstein tries to land a leg kick but Bizarria saw it coming and moves away.
Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bizarria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bizarria drops an elbow to the side of Goldstein's head.
Bizarria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldstein's head.
Bizarria seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldstein won't allow Bizarria to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldstein wants to get back to his feet.
Bizarria throwing shots but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Bizarria lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Bizarria lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bizarria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bizarria.
Bizarria missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizarria throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldstein misses with a wild combination.
And Bizarria tries to counter it with a takedown but Goldstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizarria moves away.
Bizarria drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldstein defends it well.#T2#
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizarria throws a strike but Goldstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Goldstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldstein is looking to stand up but Bizarria won't let him.
Bizarria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein wants to stand but Bizarria is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Bizarria pulls Goldstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bizarria has a closed guard, preventing Goldstein from standing up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bizarria trying to control the position here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bizarria looking for a sweep. Not yet Bizarria, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bizarria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown. Goldstein fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goldstein throws a hook but Bizarria blocks it.
Bizarria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Goldstein coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bizarria staying out of range there.
Goldstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano Bizarria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizarria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldstein's head.
Bizarria stops Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Goldstein has one foot on Bizarria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein misses with a hook.
Bizarria walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goldstein won't be happy with that. #T1#
Bizarria is trying to ground and pound but Goldstein uses the momentary lack of control by Bizarria to regain half guard.
Bizarria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bizarria misses with a head shot. Goldstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein has momentary wrist control but Bizarria slips an elbow through the middle.
Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizarria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldstein wants to stand up but Bizarria is controlling him.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bizarria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Bizarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Bizarria drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldstein defends it well.
Goldstein misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goldstein is staying active underneath Bizarria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bizarria is nestled in close to Goldstein, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizarria stops Goldstein from getting back to his feet.
Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goldstein to regain full guard.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldstein has momentary wrist control but Bizarria slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bizarria takes one to the side of the head.
Bizarria slips a jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizarria changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Bizarria sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldstein misses with a wild combination.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Goldstein falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bizarria.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
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 Luciano Bizarria's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Bizarria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Bizarria moves out of range easily.
Goldstein missing with a left hand there. Bizarria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bizarria slips under a jab from Goldstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bizarria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizarria with the counter takedown but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldstein digs a good hook to Bizarria's body. #T1#
Bizarria blocks a jab.
Bizarria with the counter takedown but Goldstein avoids it easily.
A low kick from Goldstein misses #TD2#
and Bizarria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goldstein's guard.
Bizarria throwing strikes but missing.
Bizarria throws an elbow that misses. Goldstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bizarria's guard. Nice move by Goldstein!#REVR#
Bizarria pulls Goldstein in to control the position. #SU#
Goldstein decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bizarria, up you get!
Goldstein takes a swing at Bizarria's ribcage but misses.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Goldstein misses the target.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bizarria feints the counter takedown.
Goldstein throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bizarria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bizarria.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein wants to stand up but Bizarria is controlling him.
Bizarria trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goldstein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bizarria is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Bizarria has a closed guard, preventing Goldstein from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Bizarria.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bizarria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldstein 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Boone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boone ducks right into an uppercut from Goldstein.
Boone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Boone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Boone.
Boone keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Goldstein as he connects with a hook.
Boone moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Boone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goldstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldstein connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldstein lands an overhand right.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldstein wants to clinch.#T1#
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Robert Boone has been cut.
Goldstein throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Goldstein misses.
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone. #BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Goldstein works Boone's body with a nice hook.
Boone misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Boone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boone just manages to avoid it.
Boone lands with a hook. Goldstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Boone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goldstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Boone. Beautiful body shot.
Goldstein connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Boone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boone scores with a punch to the head.
Goldstein scores with a nice strike.
Goldstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boone.#T3#
Boone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldstein.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldstein feints a jab promting Boone to slip. Goldstein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goldstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goldstein.
Boone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goldstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Boone's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Goldstein rushes Boone and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Boone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Boone moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
Boone walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Boone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein dips to his left and cracks Boone with an uppercut!
Boone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Goldstein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boone 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.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Robert Boone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boone in his tracks.
Boone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boone throws out the jab.
It looked like Goldstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boone lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Goldstein misses.
Boone throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Boone circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Goldstein rushes Boone and presses him up against the cage.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boone's elbow. #BC2#
Boone manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein slips under a jab.
Goldstein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Goldstein.
Boone misses with an uppercut
and Goldstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boone throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
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!
Boone misses with an uppercut.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone. #T1#
Boone lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldstein's head.
A slow jab from Boone misses its intended target.
Goldstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldstein cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldstein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boone misses with a looping right.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Boone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Goldstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A bone on bone clash there as Boone blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Goldstein moves into range and clinches up with Boone.#BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boone swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Goldstein rushes Boone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Boone breaks the clinch. #T2#
Goldstein misses with a hook. Boone ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Boone lands a jab to the nose.
Boone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boone is out of range and Goldstein settles back down.
Boone looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Boone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Boone swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Boone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
Boone throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Boone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goldstein throws a series of strikes that have Boone backpedaling. #T3#
Boone moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Boone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boone throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
Boone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Boone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boone jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Boone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Boone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldstein doesn't seem phased though.
Boone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Boone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.#T4#
Boone walks into a jab.
Boone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boone misses with a straight left.
Goldstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
A punch combination from Goldstein misses.
Boone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Goldstein instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein slips a jab from Boone.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Goldstein backs off Boone throws a huge counter combo but Goldstein manages to avoid it all.
Goldstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Boone moves out of range.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
A little jabbing left from Boone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Boone.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Boone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Boone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Goldstein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boone's sensitive parts.
Boone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goldstein thuds his right hand into Boone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Goldstein has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein closes the distance but Boone moves to the side
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Boone moved away.
It seemed like Boone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein lunges at Boone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boone's hand.
Boone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
A big left from Boone misses.
A little feinted left hand from Goldstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Goldstein lands a nice shot that snaps Boone's head back.
Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein throws a front kick aimed at Boone's knee but Boone avoids it well.
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand.
Goldstein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boone! But no joy.
Boone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Boone tries to move into range but Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Goldstein misses.
Boone slips a jab from Goldstein.
Boone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldstein.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein throws a hook but Boone avoids it easily.
Goldstein connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Boone.
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Boone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boone ducks right into an uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.#T3#
Goldstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
Boone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Goldstein tries to move into range but Boone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.#CL#
Goldstein darts in and clinches Boone up against the cage.#BC2#
Boone manages to break the clinch.
Boone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boone has time to react.
Boone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A shot to the liver by Goldstein. Beautiful body shot.
Boone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Goldstein tests Boone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boone.
Boone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Boone is avoiding it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Boone misses its intended target.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Goldstein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boone.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boone misses with a right hand
and Goldstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein scores with a nice right hand.
Goldstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldstein cracks the inside of Boone's front leg.
Boone misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Boone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Boone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldstein lands an overhand right.
Donk. Goldstein catches Boone right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Boone is rocked!
Goldstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Goldstein throws a body punch but Boone moves out of range.
Boone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Boone.
Goldstein clobbers Boone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boone is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldstein finish him?
Goldstein throws a series of punches but Boone avoids them all with ease.
Goldstein drops Boone with a straight right hand, right on the button! Goldstein follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: DARE SYDNEY
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Strong.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong slips under a jab.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein is looking to counter punch.
Strong slips a jab from Goldstein.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldstein throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Strong needs to keep his hands up - Goldstein had a free shot at his head there.
Goldstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a three punch combo that has Goldstein backing up. Goldstein nods at Strong to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldstein tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Goldstein back into the cage.#BC#
Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Goldstein.#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Goldstein is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Goldstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Strong throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Goldstein scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Strong.
Good exchange - Strong coming out on top.
Strong checks a leg kick nicely.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Strong connects with a jab.
Strong staying out of range there.#T3#
Goldstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Strong 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.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strong. That did some damage!
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong slips under a jab.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Goldstein misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Strong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goldstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strong connects with a looping right hand.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Goldstein thuds his right hand into Strong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Strong.
Goldstein throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
A left lands for Goldstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Strong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strong slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Goldstein is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Goldstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Strong moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Mark Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.
Strong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldstein connects with a body shot that sends Strong's belly button to the back.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
Strong throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Strong.
Goldstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Goldstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Strong lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein lands with a shot to the body.
Goldstein wants to land a leg kick but Strong is out of range.
Goldstein motions for Strong to come forward. Goldstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there
and Strong counters with a left to the body.
Goldstein connects with a single shot there.
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Strong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Goldstein backs off Strong throws a huge counter combo but Goldstein manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Goldstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Strong moves out of range of the strikes.
Strong misses with a looping left.
Goldstein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strong blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the body
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Strong throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Strong finds it's target.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldstein on the side of the head.
Goldstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Strong with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
Mark Strong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Goldstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
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 Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong counters with a series of strikes. Goldstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strong slips a jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a looping right.
Goldstein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Strong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strong duly obliges.
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strong counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Strong unleashes a big counter combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Strong lands a jab to Goldstein's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong tries to clinch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Goldstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Strong is out of range.
Strong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strong jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong throws out a powerful jab.
Strong scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldstein should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein cracks Strong with an open hand slap.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
A big right from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Strong cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Strong lands a left and a right that send Goldstein crashing to the mat, dazed. Strong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein ducks into an uppercut from Strong and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Strong!
Mark Strong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE ALOHA
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Wyatt thumps Goldstein with a low kick.
Wyatt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Wyatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a double leg but Wyatt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyatt continues to drive forward.
Wyatt is looking to slow Goldstein down with leg kicks.
Wyatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goldstein takes one to the side of the head.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wyatt misses with the combination.
We've been told by Goldstein's head coaches at Jay Swift's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Wyatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wyatt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wyatt. Wyatt obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein checks the leg kick.
Goldstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a double jab. #CL#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Wyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt throws out a powerful jab.
Wyatt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wyatt throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Derp Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Goldstein rushes Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wyatt is pressed up against the cage. Goldstein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wyatt down to the mat. Wyatt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wyatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wyatt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Wyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Goldstein.#CUT#
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyatt but Wyatt pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 tries to work over Wyatt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyatt tries to break free but Goldstein pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wyatt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldstein prevents Wyatt from breaking the clinch.
Wyatt prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Goldstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wyatt's waist but Wyatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldstein off to one side.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wyatt feints a jab promting Goldstein to slip. Wyatt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goldstein slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Wyatt cracks the inside of Goldstein's front leg.
Wyatt lands the left hand.
Wyatt looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Wyatt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Goldstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but Wyatt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyatt can't break the clinch.
Wyatt has had enough of the clinch but Goldstein keeps him there for the moment.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wyatt prevents it.
Goldstein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wyatt tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wyatt pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Wyatt ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Goldstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wyatt tries to avoid it but Goldstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wyatt to the ground. Wyatt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Wyatt scores with a four punch combination!
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Wyatt throws a shot to the body.
Wyatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Derp Wyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wyatt is fending him off so far but Goldstein persists. Nope, Wyatt circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Goldstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyatt sprawls well. He's pushed Goldstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derp Wyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derp Wyatt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Wyatt.
Goldstein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wyatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyatt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wyatt stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyatt lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wyatt.
Wyatt staying out of range there.
Wyatt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wyatt throws a looping overhand right but Goldstein ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wyatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldstein's head.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Wyatt had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Goldstein digs a good body shot into Wyatt's ribs.
Wyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Wyatt coming out on top.
Wyatt sizes up Goldstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wyatt misses with a straight left. #CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes Wyatt back into the cage.
Goldstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldstein has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein gets through Wyatt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here. #BC2#
Wyatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2##CL#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyatt blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Goldstein gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wyatt kicks off Goldstein and gets to his feet.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Wyatt.
Wyatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt thuds his right hand into Goldstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyatt jabs at Goldstein's body.
Goldstein slips under a jab.
Wyatt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wyatt scores with a hook.#T3#
Wyatt throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Goldstein scores with a takedown into Wyatt's guard.#ES2#
Wyatt pushes Goldstein off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
Wyatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wyatt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein. #BC2#
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Goldstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Goldstein throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wyatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Wyatt coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wyatt misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goldstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Wyatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goldstein working the ground and pound but Wyatt is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyatt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Wyatt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derp Wyatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Wyatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Wyatt had a free shot at his head there.
Derp Wyatt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Wyatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Wyatt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Wyatt.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt scores with a jab.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
A punch combination from Wyatt misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Wyatt connects with a looping right hand.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wyatt misses with a series of wild punches.
Wyatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goldstein dives in for a single leg takedown but Wyatt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Goldstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goldstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wyatt leaves Goldstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Wyatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldstein shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wyatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wyatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wyatt.
Nice shot lands for Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein moves out of range as Wyatt throws a body kick.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein. #CL#
Goldstein pushes Wyatt up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Wyatt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wyatt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldstein has Wyatt pressed against the cage, preventing Wyatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein. #TD#
Goldstein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wyatt is trying to keep an underhook but Goldstein manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wyatt pushes Goldstein off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Goldstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyatt scores with a one two! Goldstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Wyatt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein tries to counter by clinching up but Wyatt breaks away and moves out of range.
Wyatt with a jab.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wyatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Wyatt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wyatt slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wyatt feints and then cracks Goldstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goldstein down.
Wyatt throws the kick towards the body but Goldstein avoids it.#CL#
Goldstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derp Wyatt really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyatt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wyatt.
Wyatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wyatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein throws a counter high kick but Wyatt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wyatt scores with a hook to the body. Goldstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt misses with a hook.
Wyatt jabs Goldstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein slips a jab from Wyatt.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Goldstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Wyatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
Wyatt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wyatt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wyatt lands a jab to the head.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Goldstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wyatt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Wyatt tries to sprawl out of it but Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wyatt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Wyatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Wyatt. Beautiful body shot.
Wyatt looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming. #T3#
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt - Wyatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wyatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyatt catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wyatt digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Wyatt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldstein.
Wyatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Wyatt. #T4#
Wyatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Goldstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt moves forwards but Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Wyatt moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Wyatt scores with a four punch combination!
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Wyatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goldstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wyatt defends well and Goldstein ends up having to push Wyatt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derp Wyatt dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Wyatt misses with a body kick.
Goldstein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyatt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Goldstein avoids them all with ease.
Goldstein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but Wyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein slips a jab from Wyatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Wyatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein shoots in but Wyatt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Goldstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wyatt lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Wyatt.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wyatt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Wyatt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Wyatt. No joy for Goldstein on that attempt.
Wyatt misses with a looping left.
Wyatt stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Derp Wyatt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt cracks Goldstein with an open hand slap.
Wyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
Wyatt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.
Wyatt misses with a body kick.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldstein on the side of the head.
Wyatt throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Wyatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldstein checks it well.
Goldstein throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Wyatt.
Goldstein shoots for a takedown but Wyatt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wyatt sprawls well. Wyatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Wyatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Wyatt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wyatt as he jumps to the side.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
Wyatt tries to land a leg kick but Goldstein saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Goldstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goldstein is looking to clinch but Wyatt is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Wyatt.
The fighters circling - Wyatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyatt as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Wyatt throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Wyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Wyatt misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Wyatt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wyatt scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a combination. Goldstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein moves out of range as Wyatt throws a body kick.
Wyatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Wyatt catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldstein slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Wyatt.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derp Wyatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wyatt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 43:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derp Wyatt!
An out of breath Derp Wyatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 536 - Maleficium
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Goldstein lands with a nice body punch.
Goldstein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hurley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hurley punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Hurley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hurley scores with a push kick.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Hurley slams his shin into Goldstein's torso.
A lazy left from Hurley finds it's target.
Hurley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Hurley had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hurley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goldstein looks winded!
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurley defends it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley. #T1#
Hurley scores with a body shot.
Hurley misses with a body shot.
Hurley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldstein momentarily. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Hurley checks the leg kick.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hurley leaves Goldstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hurley is looking to land body kicks.
Hurley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hurley defends it well.
Hurley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Goldstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hurley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Goldstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Hurley as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Goldstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hurley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hurley trying to hold on to Goldstein's head to control him but Goldstein postures up.
Hurley tries to get to full guard but Goldstein has control of the leg.
Goldstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Goldstein trying to control from Hurley's half guard. Hurley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Goldstein content to stall in guard here.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hurley is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hurley wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Hurley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hurley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Goldstein has control of Hurley's left arm, preventing Hurley from doing any damage. #SU#
Hurley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hurley misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.#TD2#
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goldstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Hurley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goldstein, as that shot connected.
Hurley tries to move into range but Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hurley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Hurley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein is looking to slow Hurley down with leg kicks.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goldstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldstein feints a counter leg kick.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein throws a wild body kick that Hurley sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
Hurley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick.
Hurley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurley misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Hurley can't do much from the bottom here.
Hurley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Goldstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurley dodges the ground and pound from Goldstein.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Hurley is working away.
Hurley wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Hurley stops Goldstein from passing to mount.
Hurley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#ES#
Hurley throws Goldstein to one side and escapes!
Goldstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Goldstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hurley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Hurley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurley has time to react.
Goldstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurley.
Hurley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurley is just out of range.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldstein.#T3#
Hurley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein throws a series of strikes that have Hurley backpedaling.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hurley - the referee stops the clock and Goldstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hurley. Goldstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Hurley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Hurley misses.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein throws the kick towards the body but Hurley avoids it.
Goldstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hurley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hurley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goldstein misses with the combination.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Goldstein throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goldstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hurley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hurley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hurley.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Hurley counters with a nice body kick.
Hurley blocks a jab.
Hurley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goldstein moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Goldstein lands a nice looking body kick.
Goldstein lands with a shot to the body.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Goldstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hurleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goldstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand
and Hurley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Hurley looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Hurley lands a hook that stumbles Goldstein back into the cage. Hurley follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Goldstein to the canvas! Hurley pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Goldstein has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
Our winner, Bull Hurley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 533 - Idiosyncratic
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Goldstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Pullo.
Pullo is looking to clinch.
Pullo lands with a right hand.
Pullo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Goldstein.#CUT2#
It looks like Titus Pullo has been cut.
Titus Pullo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pullos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Pullo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pullo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Pullo.
Pullo misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pullo's elbow.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pullo working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pullo throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Pullo. #T1##TD2#
Goldstein wants the takedown. Pullo is fighting it off but Goldstein persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pullo's guard against the cage.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Pullo is keeping the position.
Pullo looking for a sweep. Not yet Pullo, not yet.
Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pullo controlling the position.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Pullo.
Pullo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Pullo looking to control. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pullo is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein is controlling Pullo's posture.#SU#
Goldstein is working an open guard so Pullo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pullo. That did some damage!
Pullo wants to clinch.#CL2#
Goldstein moves into range and clinches up with Pullo.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Pullo.
Goldstein is working Pullo over against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Goldstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Goldstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pullo wants to clinch up but Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
Pullo tries to clinch but Goldstein is having none of it.
Goldstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Pullo moves into the clinch successfully.
Pullo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Pullo manages to get underhooks.
Goldstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pullo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pullo throws a head punch that misses.
Pullo throws an elbow that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Pullo controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullo.
Pullo throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pullo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein. #BC2#
Goldstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Pullo wants to clinch up but Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
Pullo tries to clinch but Goldstein is having none of it.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Pullo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pullo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldstein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pullo lands with a nice body punch.
Pullo moves in looking to clinch but Goldstein pushes him off.
Goldstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Pullo is wise to it.
Pullo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Pullo seems unphased.
Pullo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein throws a counter combo.
Goldstein scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Goldstein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pullo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goldstein manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Pullo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Titus Pullo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pullo looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Pullo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Pullo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goldstein.
Pullo moves to clinch but Goldstein breaks away
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Titus Pullo's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Pullo against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pullo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pullo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pullo misses with an elbow strike.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pullo's brow.
Still in the clinch, Pullo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Pullo lands a nice knee to the body.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
A short left from Pullo.
Pullo misses with the head strike.
Pullo misses with an elbow strike.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pullo is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Pullo avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pullo.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pullo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein can't get the takedown.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike from Pullo.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pullo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Pullo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Goldstein wants the takedown. Pullo is fighting it off but Goldstein persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pullo's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pullo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pullo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pullo controls Goldstein momentarily but Goldstein frees himself.
Goldstein advances position into side control!
Goldstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pullo down.
Pullo prevents Goldstein from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein working the head with strikes.
Goldstein cracks Pullo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pullo can't do much from the bottom here.
Pullo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pullo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldstein's back!#T3#
Pullo wants to stand up but Goldstein is stuck to his back.
I would not like to be Goldstein right now.
Goldstein biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Pullo has the hooks in. Goldstein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Goldstein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goldstein trying to control but Pullo postures up.
Goldstein is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goldstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pullo is fighting to break Goldstein's control of his arms but Goldstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing that Pullo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein working a defensive guard here.
Pullo wants to stand but Goldstein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Pullo from controlling successfully.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pullo wants to stand but Goldstein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goldstein pulls Pullo in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pullo's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Titus Pullo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein throws a front kick that sends Pullo stumbling back into the cage.
Pullo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goldstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Pullo's head.
Pullo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pullo.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Pullo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
Titus Pullo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldstein.#CL#
Pullo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Pullo is trying to break free.
Pullo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pullo fails to land.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Pullo controls his hands. #BC2#
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pullo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goldstein counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD2#
Goldstein closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pullo to the mat! Pullo manages to get full guard.
Goldstein won't allow Pullo to sweep him here.
Goldstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldstein won't allow Pullo to sweep him here.
Pullo is trying to control the position but Goldstein postures up.
Pullo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein chips away with some ground and pound.
Pullo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Pullo blocks nicely.
Pullo is pulling down on Goldstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Goldstein, at least for the moment.
Goldstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pullo's head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Titus Pullo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Pullo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
Goldstein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaylock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaylock misses with a few strikes there.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Blaylock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Blaylock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaylock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaylock throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Blaylock is out of range.
Blaylock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaylock wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Blaylock.
Goldstein fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Blaylock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaylock avoids the head kick by Goldstein.
Blaylock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Blaylock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goldstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaylock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.#T1#
Goldstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Blaylock.#CL2#
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein pushes Blaylock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blaylock backwards.
Blaylock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blaylock backwards.
Blaylock can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action. #T2#
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaylock blocking some punches.
Blaylock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaylock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blaylock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mookie Blaylock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
Blaylock can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Goldstein works on Blaylock's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaylock tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blaylocks head.
Nice body punch from Blaylock - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Blaylock fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Blaylock fails to land.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blaylock working aggressively here.
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
Goldstein can't get the takedown.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blaylock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Goldstein has Blaylock up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein. #TD2#
Blaylock is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goldstein is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blaylock to the mat. Blaylock regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaylock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaylock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein is fighting to break Blaylock's control of his arms but Blaylock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blaylock trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaylock wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blaylock throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaylock.
Blaylock swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Nice shot by Goldstein.#CUT2#
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Goldstein punishes Blaylock's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Goldstein gets a double leg takedown into Blaylock's guard.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing.
Goldstein works over Blaylock with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaylock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein stays in close to Blaylock's body and controls the position.
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaylock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldstein scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaylock's waist but Blaylock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldstein off to one side.
Blaylock takes one to the chin there.
Blaylock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Blaylock misses.
Mookie Blaylock is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaylock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaylock takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein gets through Blaylock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Blaylock takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Blaylock manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Goldstein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein defending well as Blaylock loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Goldstein moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Blaylock goes down! Can Goldstein finish him!?#ROC2#
Blaylock is rocked!
Goldstein loads up on a big left hand. Blaylock felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Goldstein looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Blaylock can't hide his disappointment, as Goldstein celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Goldstein checks a low kick from Johansson.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson tests Goldstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson lands a body shot. #T1##CL2#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldstein throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goldstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goldstein.#T2#
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!
Johansson connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Johansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johansson wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Goldstein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Goldstein shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Goldstein rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Goldstein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johansson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head. #BC#
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johansson duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Goldstein.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Kristian Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristian Johansson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldstein tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Johansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johansson down.
Goldstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein looks to land a combination but Johansson avoids it well. #CL#
Goldstein clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Johansson lands a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a body punch.
Johansson scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Goldstein's ribcage. Goldstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristian Johansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Johansson lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein. #T2#
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Goldstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage. #T3#
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Goldstein.
Goldstein is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Goldstein falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Johansson counters with a nice right hand that sends Goldstein toppling to the canvas! Goldstein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johansson finish him?!#ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Goldstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Johansson weaves into range and cracks Goldstein right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Goldstein goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Johansson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Johansson!
A very excited looking Kristian Johansson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Hurley.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Hurley's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hurley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hurley throws an off balance right hand
and Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldstein throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Goldstein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hurley as Goldstein shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a leg kick
and Hurley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldstein really felt that one!
Hurley lands a head shot.
Hurley pushes Goldstein away with a front kick.
Goldstein looks winded!#T1#
Goldstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hurley delivers a nice body kick.
Hurley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hurley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein avoids a kick to the body.
Hurley dips to his left and cracks Goldstein with an uppercut!
Hurley keeps Goldstein at a distance using the push kick.
Hurley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goldstein will feel that in the morning.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurley misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hurley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Hurley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hurley crunches a lovely knee into Goldstein's ribcage.
Hurley blocking some punches.
Hurley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hurley tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Hurley lands a shoulder strike.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hurley.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range and Hurley settles back down.
Nice shot by Hurley.
Hurley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Hurley scores with a shot to the body.
Hurley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
Hurley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Hurley tries to sprawl but Goldstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hurley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldstein stops Hurley from getting back to his feet.
Hurley controlling the position well.
Hurley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hurley has hold of Goldstein's hands but Goldstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hurley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hurley regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurley is looking to stand up but Goldstein isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Hurley wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bull Hurley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Hurley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hurley.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Hurley jumps back.
Goldstein moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Hurley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Goldstein.
Hurley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hurley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Hurley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein looks to throw the jab but Hurley is out of range.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
letting Hurley counter with a right hand.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
Hurley blocks the body kick.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Hurley misses with the body kick
and Goldstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein takes one to the side of the head.
Hurley looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Nice jab there from Hurley.
Goldstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Hurley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Hurley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses
and Goldstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley looks to land a body kick but Goldstein moved away.
Despite the aggression on Goldstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hurley throws a lazy body kick
and Goldstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goldstein - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Hurley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hurley throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Goldstein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hurley throws a shot to the body. #T3##TD2#
Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hurley looking to control.
Hurley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hurley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hurley wants to get up but he can't break Goldstein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hurley is stalling in the full guard.
Goldstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurley is one step ahead there.
Goldstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bull Hurley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldstein has Hurley pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Hurley.
Some wild striking there from Goldstein.
Hurley tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldstein moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Hurley avoids it easily.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein blocks the body kick.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Hurley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hurley slips a jab from Goldstein.
Hurley is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurley. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Goldstein looks to land a right hand but Hurley moved out of range.
Hurley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goldstein punishes Hurley's body with a nice straight punch.
Bull Hurley is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Hurley is predictable there #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein content to control rather than advance.
Hurley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hurley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldstein is working away from the top position though.
Bull Hurley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Goldstein is pressing down on Hurley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hurley is holding on for now.
Goldstein lands strikes from half guard.
Hurley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goldstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goldstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hurley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Hurley tries to get to full guard but Goldstein has control of the leg.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Hurley as Goldstein shoots in.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goldstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hurley avoids it really well and circles away.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hurley fakes the leg kick and cracks Goldstein in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
Goldstein cracks the inside of Hurley's front leg. #T4#
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Hurley moves out of range of the body kick from Goldstein.
Hurley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Hurley.
No luck for Goldstein with that takedown attempt.
Bull Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.#CL#
Hurley closes the distance and pushes Goldstein back into the cage.
Hurley tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with an elbow strike.
Goldstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Goldstein.
I think Hurley 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Hurley!
A victorious Bull Hurley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Supernova VII
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Bustamante tries to clinch up but Goldstein circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Bustamante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bustamante. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bustamante rushes Goldstein and presses him up against the cage.
Bustamante scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bustamante fails to land.
Bustamante blocks an elbow strike.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bustamante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bustamante is defending well for now.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante working aggressively here.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Bustamante's ribcage. Bustamante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldstein digs a right hand into Bustamante's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bustamante's gas tank.
Bustamante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.#T1#
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Bustamante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goldstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Bustamante trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bustamante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bustamante misses with some punches.
Bustamante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bustamante as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein digs a right hand underneath Bustamante's ribcage. Bustamante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bustamante prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bustamante.
Bustamante looking to throw knees to the head but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Bustamante swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Goldstein breaks the clinch.
Bustamante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Goldstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Bustamante sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bustamante.
Goldstein throws a jab when Bustamante was well out of range.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bustamante backwards.
Goldstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bustamante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bustamante's elbow.
Bustamante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bustamante scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bustamante works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
Bustamante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bustamante tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bustamante presses Goldstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bustamante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein is working Bustamante over against the cage.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bustamante backwards.
Bustamante trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bustamante scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Bustamante.
Bustamante can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Bustamante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bustamante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Goldstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bustamante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Bustamante defending well as Goldstein loads up on a big left hand.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but Bustamante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bustamante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bustamante moves out of range of the body kick from Goldstein.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Bustamante.
Bustamante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Bustamante's corner calls for a 1-2. Bustamante obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goldstein throws a body kick that misses.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Goldstein rushes Bustamante and presses him up against the cage.
Bustamante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bustamante.
Bustamante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bustamante manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Bustamante will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bustamante throws a lazy right hand but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bustamante swivels and escapes.
Bustamante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bustamante lands a nice looking body shot.
Bustamante scores with a nice right hand.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bustamante looks to land a right hand but Goldstein moved out of range.
Goldstein tries to move into range but Bustamante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bustamante is looking to land body kicks.
And Goldstein responds with a good body kick, but Bustamante manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diego Bustamante is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Bustamante.
Goldstein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goldstein motions for Bustamante to come forward. Goldstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bustamante misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bustamante doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Bustamante misses its target.
Goldstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bustamante closes the distance and clinches.
Bustamante landing knees to the body.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego Bustamante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bustamante lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bustamante.
Bustamante tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
A short left from Bustamante.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Bustamante avoids the elbow strike from Goldstein, against the cage.
Goldstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bustamante is defending well for now.
Goldstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bustamante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bustamante tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bustamante pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bustamante.
Bustamante missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Goldstein breaks the clinch. #KD#
Bustamante drops Goldstein with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goldstein looks back up at him and smiles so Bustamante waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Goldstein is rocked!
Bustamante drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Goldstein's head, knocking him out cold! Bustamante is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Bustamante!
A victorious Diego Bustamante thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Goldstein sees coming a mile off.
Goldstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Goldstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Goldstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer.
Goldstein forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Goldstein working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Takahashi is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takahashi avoid being mounted?
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldstein connects with a nice short shot to Takahashi's temple.
Takahashi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Takahashi wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Goldstein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
Goldstein lands strikes from half guard.
Goldstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldstein winds up and cracks Takahashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.
Goldstein is looking to pass Takahashi's guard but actually Takahashi recovers to full guard.
Goldstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
Goldstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein landing with the ground and pound.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Goldstein working some strikes from top position.
Goldstein working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Takahashi is rocked!
Goldstein postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Takahashi covers up, he's hurt! Goldstein keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Goldstein and the ref steps in to end the fight! Goldstein can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: SYN 516 -Alexandersson vs Mood
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Hurley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hurley thinks about the counter body kick.
Hurley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hurley gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Goldstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hurley seems keen to control Goldstein's posture.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Hurley pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley working a defensive guard here.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hurley wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Hurley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard. #REVB#
Hurley 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.
Hurley won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Hurley wants to stand but Goldstein is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein is pulling down on Hurley's head to control his posture.
Goldstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Goldstein is working Hurley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Goldstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hurley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hurley trying to control the position.
Goldstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hurley's head.
Hurley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein distracts Hurley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurley has wrist control.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing.
Goldstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Hurley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Goldstein wants to sweep here but Hurley controlling him for the moment.
Hurley content to stall in guard here.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hurley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hurley is controlling Goldstein's posture.#T4#
Hurley wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Hurley pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Hurley's brow.
Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Hurley blocks nicely.
Goldstein throws an elbow that misses. Hurley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldstein's guard. Nice move by Hurley!#REVB#
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurley trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goldstein lands with a shot to the body.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurley can do to turn this around?
Hurley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurley misses with a double jab.
Hurley pushes Goldstein away with a front kick.
Hurley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goldstein lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldstein at a distance.
Hurley misses with a body punch
and Goldstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Hurley shrugs it off.
Goldstein misses with a kick to the body.
Bull Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Goldstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hurley throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurley looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Hurley thuds his shin into the meat of Goldstein's side.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hurley sprawls and moves away.
Hurley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Goldstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurley throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Goldstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hurley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Hurley is controlling Goldstein's posture.
Hurley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goldstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hurley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hurley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Hurley has his hands on Goldstein's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Hurley controls Goldstein momentarily but Goldstein frees himself.
Hurley seems keen to control Goldstein's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goldstein, as that shot connected.
Hurley looks to land a right hand but Goldstein moved out of range.
Bull Hurley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hurley - the referee stops the clock and Goldstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hurley. Goldstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hurley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goldstein thuds a left hand into Hurley's body.
Goldstein scores with a nice strike.
Hurley throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goldstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Hurley misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hurley.
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Hurley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hurley doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bull Hurley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein'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!
#R3#
Hurley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Goldstein counters with a shoot takedown. Hurley fights it but they end up in guard.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein postures up in Hurley's guard and throws a big left but Hurley blocks it.
Goldstein 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.
Hurley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Goldstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley has Goldstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Hurley's brow. #T1#
Hurley seems keen to control Goldstein's posture.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Goldstein trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
Goldstein postures up.
Hurley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hurley's head.
Goldstein cracks Hurley with a solid left hand.
Hurley managing to control the position. #T2#
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.
Hurley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hurley trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hurley is looking to land body kicks.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Hurley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A solid body kick from Hurley.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hurley throws a head kick but Goldstein moves out of range.
Hurley misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Goldstein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hurley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hurley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurley.
Hurley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurley tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Goldstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4##TD#
Goldstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samson Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hurley is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
Goldstein lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hurley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hurley's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldstein cracks Hurley with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldstein 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Goldstein as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.#CL#
Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by Cross Furia. Cross Furia maintains the clinch.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross Furia lands an uppercut.
Cross Furia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cross Furia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cross Furia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Cross Furia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Cross Furia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross Furia backwards.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Cross Furia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Cross Furia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Cross Furia.
Goldstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dante Cross Furia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Cross Furia.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Goldstein tries a body shot but Cross Furia blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Cross Furia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross Furia lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia blocking some punches.
Goldstein is trying to drag Cross Furia to the mat but Cross Furia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Goldstein has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cross Furia regains guard immediately.
Cross Furia is looking to stand up but Goldstein isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Cross Furia pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Cross Furia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing.
Cross Furia is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldstein working some strikes from top position.
Goldstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cross Furia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cross Furia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goldstein connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cross Furia controlling Goldstein's posture.
Goldstein distracts Cross Furia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldstein postures up in Cross Furia's guard and throws a big left but Cross Furia blocks it. #ES#
Cross Furia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cross Furia tries to clinch there but Goldstein circles away.
Cross Furia tries to clinch
and Goldstein counters with a series of strikes. Cross Furia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cross Furia wants to clinch.#CL#
Cross Furia clinches up with Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dante Cross Furia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Cross Furia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein throws a head kick but Cross Furia moves out of range.
Goldstein shoots in and drives through. Cross Furia sprawls well.
Cross Furia is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross Furia tries to clinch there but Goldstein circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goldstein.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Cross Furia.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
Cross Furia wants to clinch up but Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
Cross Furia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cross Furia works Goldstein's body with a nice hook.
Goldstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Cross Furia's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross Furia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cross Furia lands a really nice looking cross but Goldstein seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross Furia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross Furia counters with an inside leg kick.
Cross Furia throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Cross Furia moves out of range easily.
Cross Furia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cross Furia moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Cross Furia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cross Furia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Goldstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goldstein showed some decent athleticism there.
Cross Furia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Cross Furia controlling the position for now.
Goldstein stops Cross Furia from getting back to his feet.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Cross Furia dodges it nicely. #T2#
Goldstein working over Cross Furia with some ground and pound. Cross Furia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cross Furia wants to get back to his feet.
Goldstein stalling away here and it's allowed Cross Furia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Cross Furia's brow.
Cross Furia is looking to stand back up but Goldstein counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia is looking to improve his position.
Goldstein looks to land a strike but Cross Furia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cross Furia wants to stand and escape but Goldstein is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross Furia pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross Furia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cross Furia wants to get back to his feet but Goldstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cross Furia pushes Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross Furia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein. #TD2#
Goldstein has hold of one of Cross Furia's legs. Cross Furia is fighting the takedown attempt but Goldstein gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Cross Furia has control of Goldstein's left arm, preventing Goldstein from doing any damage.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Cross Furia has wrist control.
Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Cross Furia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross Furia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Cross Furia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldstein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dante Cross Furia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein throws a body punch but Cross Furia moves out of range.
Cross Furia throws a counter high kick but Goldstein was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cross Furia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross Furia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Cross Furia against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land. #T1#
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross Furia lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein lands an elbow that stopped Cross Furia in his tracks for a moment.
Dante Cross Furia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein tries to work over Cross Furia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross Furia is leaning against Goldstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross Furia prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
A nice left hand lands by Cross Furia. #T2#
Cross Furia tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia gets underhooks to prevent Goldstein's takedown attempt.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Cross Furia lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Cross Furia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross Furia lands a body punch.
A short right from Cross Furia on the inside.
Cross Furia lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A short left from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Cross Furia pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
Cross Furia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Cross Furia is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Cross Furia lands an uppercut.
Goldstein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross Furia is defending well.
Dante Cross Furia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
Cross Furia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross Furia lands a body shot.
Goldstein has Cross Furia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross Furia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Cross Furia lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Cross Furia manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Goldstein wants to take the fight to the mat but Cross Furia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cross Furia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross Furia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cross Furia's elbow.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Cross Furia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Cross Furia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cross Furia 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 509 - Cabrera vs Wayne II
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldstein checks a leg kick.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bustamante seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bustamante in his tracks.
Bustamante scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bustamante attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bustamante misses with a hook.
Bustamante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Goldstein drives through with a takedown into Bustamante's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bustamante pulls Goldstein in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldstein from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goldstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Goldstein seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bustamante wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Bustamante is working away.
Bustamante is looking for a sweep.
Goldstein is trying to ground and pound but Bustamante uses the momentary lack of control by Goldstein to regain half guard.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bustamante tries to hold on but Goldstein postures up.#T2#
Goldstein throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bustamante because Goldstein loaded up on that one.
Bustamante tries to lock up and control but Goldstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bustamante takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Goldstein thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bustamante is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bustamante bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goldstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Bustamante keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bustamante controls Goldstein momentarily but Goldstein frees himself.
Goldstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustamante has wrist control.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustamante has wrist control.
Bustamante utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
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.
Goldstein throwing strikes from guard but Bustamante blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bustamante counters with a thumping low kick.
Bustamante misses with a looping right.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldstein! But no joy.
A lazy left from Goldstein finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldstein throws a lazy head kick
and Bustamante counters with a nice body shot.
Bustamante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bustamante.
Goldstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldstein checks a low kick from Bustamante.
Goldstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bustamante with a body shot.
Goldstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bustamante looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bustamante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bustamante throws a head kick that Goldstein semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt - Bustamante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bustamante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws the kick towards the body but Bustamante avoids it.
Nice body punch from Bustamante. #T1#
A jab from Bustamante finds it's way through Goldstein's defenses.
Bustamante scores with a nice right hand.
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Bustamante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goldstein can pounce on him.
Diego Bustamante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bustamante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bustamante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bustamante misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Bustamante avoids it easily.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bustamante swivels and escapes.
Diego Bustamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bustamante lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bustamante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Goldstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bustamante throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bustamante connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldstein lunges at Bustamante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bustamante's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Bustamante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bustamante lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bustamante is having none of it.
Bustamante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bustamante.
Goldstein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bustamante is out of range.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
A big right from Bustamante misses.
A jab from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bustamante keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goldstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD#
Bustamante drops Goldstein with a beautiful combination! Goldstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bustamante is looking for the KO!
Bustamante misses with a head kick.
Goldstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bustamante scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bustamante throws out the jab.
Bustamante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Bustamante looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Goldstein misses
and Bustamante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldstein's knee momentarily.
Bustamante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goldstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Bustamante had a free shot at his head there.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante throws a chopping leg kick but Goldstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Bustamante pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Goldstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bustamante tries to buck Goldstein off but Goldstein is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Bustamante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein slips under a jab.
Bustamante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bustamante was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Bustamante bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldstein's head backwards.
Bustamante lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goldstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Bustamante, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bustamante defends it nicely.
Bustamante connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Goldstein misses with a hook.
Diego Bustamante is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Bustamante.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Bustamante avoids it.
Bustamante misses with a low kick.
Goldstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Bustamante there.
Goldstein gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bustamante gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Bustamante!
Diego Bustamante decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 505 - Hoshino vs Lil Wayne
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Goldstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Goldstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulsara keeps working.
Bulsara tries to improve position but can't.
Goldstein working the ground and pound but Bulsara is defending the strikes.
Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goldstein cracks Bulsara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Goldstein are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bulsara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Bulsara tries to buck Goldstein off but Goldstein is having none of it.
Goldstein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bulsara is avoiding damage well.
Bulsara on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bulsara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Goldstein are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bulsara is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein lands a strong strike to the head of Bulsara. That's dazed him! Goldstein looking to finish here. Bulsara is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Goldstein lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Alexandersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandersson has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldstein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein looks for the body kick but Alexandersson saw that one coming.
Alexandersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexandersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alexandersson throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexandersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson lands the left hand.#T1#
Alexandersson tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alexandersson looks for the body kick but Goldstein saw that one coming.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Alexandersson keeps it at a distance.
Alexandersson lands a right hook to the body.
Alexandersson staying out of range there.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've been informed that Goldstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alexandersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldstein wants to pass the guard but Alexandersson is keeping the position.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Alexandersson pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein works over Alexandersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandersson wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Alexandersson pulls Goldstein in to control the position.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Alexandersson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Goldstein is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexandersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Alexandersson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexandersson is wise to it.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
A nice side step and Goldstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandersson.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexandersson off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
Gymer Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alexandersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexandersson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A left and a right from Alexandersson both land. Nice combination.
Alexandersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goldstein. Goldstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Goldstein.#T4#
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandersson manages to avoid it.
Goldstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson lands a jab to the nose.
Goldstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexandersson lands with a good body shot.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alexandersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexandersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandersson with a jab.
Gymer Alexandersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goldstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Alexandersson lands a jab.
A good leg kick by Alexandersson. #T1#
Alexandersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexandersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
And Alexandersson counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
As Goldstein backs away, Alexandersson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alexandersson connects with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Alexandersson cracks Goldstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
It looked like Alexandersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Goldstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Goldstein tries to clinch
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandersson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson lands a nice hook to Goldstein's body. Goldstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandersson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alexandersson.#T3#
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson throws a shot to the body.
Alexandersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandersson defends it well.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Alexandersson connects with a body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldstein scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexandersson moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Alexandersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson lands with a right hand.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Alexandersson.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Alexandersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goldstein pushes Alexandersson away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Alexandersson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandersson digs a good hook to Goldstein's body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandersson scores with a kick to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexandersson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldstein counters with a good low kick that Alexandersson was not able to check.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Alexandersson misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson connects with a jab.
Alexandersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldstein circles away.
Nice shot lands for Alexandersson.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Goldstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandersson on the side of the head.
Alexandersson lands with a slapping head kick.
Alexandersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab. #T2#
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Alexandersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goldstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Alexandersson avoids it easily.
Alexandersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein takes one on the button.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexandersson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein throws a lazy head kick
and Alexandersson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldstein thinking.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Alexandersson avoids the head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Alexandersson.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexandersson defends it well.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Alexandersson moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldstein at a distance.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alexandersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Alexandersson. #T4#
Alexandersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexandersson throws a nice looking combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Alexandersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandersson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goldstein counter with a right hand.
Goldstein misses with a jab to the body
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandersson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alexandersson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alexandersson checks it well.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gymer Alexandersson clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goldstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
and Alexandersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexandersson scores with a nice strike.
Alexandersson lands a head kick. Goldstein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alexandersson sprawls well. Alexandersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.#T1#
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexandersson lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Goldstein is rocked!
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Alexandersson.
Goldstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexandersson finish him?
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexandersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandersson throws an overhand right that drops Goldstein like a sack of potatoes! Alexandersson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson retains his heavyweight title!
Gymer Alexandersson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 499 - Donnelly vs Matus
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Bulsara misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldstein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goldstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bulsara can pounce on him.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Bulsara moves out of range easily.
Bulsara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulsara misses with a two punch combination.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Bulsara.
Bulsara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bulsara scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
A slow jab from Goldstein misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bulsara is looking to clinch.
Goldstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldstein.#T1#
Bulsara throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldstein counters with a big right hand! Oh Bulsara is in trouble here! Goldstein follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoi misses with a low kick.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoi scores with a jab to the head.
Hoi lands a head shot.
Goldstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Hoi circles away easily
and Hoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goldstein with a poor takedown
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoi counters with a left and a right that stings Goldstein.
Akamai Hoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
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 scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hoi. #T1#
Hoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Hoi throws a low kick, looking for Goldstein's leg but Goldstein calmly moves out of range.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hoi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoi.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoi tried to counter with a leg kick but Goldstein avoided it.
Hoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoi won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goldstein working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Hoi wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Goldstein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoi some visible discomfort.
Goldstein grinds an elbow into Hoi's temple.
Hoi parries the strikes from Goldstein easily there. Goldstein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoi to escape.
Goldstein working the ground and pound.
Goldstein tries to score with some ground and pound. Hoi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoi being controlled for a moment.
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Goldstein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hoi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goldstein is controlling him well.
Hoi struggling a bit here.
Goldstein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldstein is trying to ground and pound but Hoi uses the momentary lack of control by Goldstein to regain half guard.
Goldstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldstein wants to control but Hoi is keeping him busy.
Goldstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldstein.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoi.
Hoi thows a leg kick but Goldstein checks it
and Hoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akamai Hoi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hoi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goldstein.
Hoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Hoi moves his leg out of the way.
A left and a right from Goldstein both land. Nice combination.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoi throws the kick towards the body but Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Hoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoi pulls Goldstein in to control the position.
Goldstein is working Hoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoi is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hoi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a right hand that Hoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoi also avoids with ease.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Hoi.
Goldstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoi manages to avoid it.
Hoi throws a big counter combination but Goldstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goldstein throws the left hand but Hoi avoids the punch easily.
Hoi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goldstein counters with a low kick, right behind Hoi 's knee.
Goldstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoi pinned against the cage. Hoi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoi throwing a counter right hand but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hoi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Goldstein. Beautiful body shot.
Goldstein throws a leg kick which misses Hoi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoi tries to avoid it.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hoi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoi throws a right hand that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goldstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Hoi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoi tests Goldstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akamai Hoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoi throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoi.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoi moves out of range as Goldstein throws a body kick.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Hoi slips the punch.
Goldstein throws a sloppy head kick and Hoi moves out of range easily.
Hoi lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Hoi digs a good body shot into Goldstein's ribs.#T4#
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goldstein walks into a jab.
Hoi throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Hoi saw that one coming.
Hoi scores with the left hand. Goldstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoi thows a leg kick but Goldstein checks it #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Samson Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldstein cracks Hoi with a big elbow.
Goldstein connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoi some visible discomfort.
Hoi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goldstein connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goldstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoi lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Hoi ducked under it nicely.
Hoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Hoi.
Goldstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldstein lands with a hook. Hoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Hoi.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Hoi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldstein really felt that one!#T1#
Goldstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Goldstein looks to move away, Hoi throws a big counter combo but Goldstein just gets out of the way.
Hoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldstein's sensitive parts.
Goldstein thuds a left hand into Hoi's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldstein.
Hoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldstein lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goldstein connects with a crisp jab.
Goldstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoi defends well and Goldstein ends up having to push Hoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goldstein's head.#T2#
Hoi moves out of range of the leg kick from Goldstein.
Hoi throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldstein counters with a solid body kick.
Goldstein misses with a leg kick.
As Goldstein backs away, Hoi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein avoids a kick to the body.
Goldstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Hoi counters with a low kick, right behind Goldstein 's knee.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Hoi moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Hoi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein feints the counter takedown.
Hoi throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Hoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Goldstein misses. #T3#
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Akamai Hoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Goldstein drops Hoi with a left and a right! Oh, Hoi is hurt - Goldstein dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Hoi is rocked!
Hoi prevents Goldstein from moving into mount.
Oh Hoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoi can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldstein lands a strong strike to the head of Hoi. That's dazed him! Goldstein looking to finish here. Hoi is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Goldstein lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 489 - Rocker v Wein
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Lu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldstein has time to react.
Lu avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
A slow jab from Lu misses its intended target.
Goldstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lu.
Goldstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Lu does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Lu against the cage.
Lu pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lu throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Lu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goldstein.
Lu blocking some punches.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Goldstein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lu prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Lu fails to land.
Lu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lu is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lu digs a right hand into Goldstein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldstein's gas tank. #T1#
Lu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lu misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Lu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Lu.
Lu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lu avoids the elbow strike from Goldstein, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lu.
Goldstein misses with a knee strike.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Lu controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lu.
Lu can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Lu scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Lu tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Lu cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lu.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Goldstein. #CUT#
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lu tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lu avoids it.
Lu can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Goldstein.
Lu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lu tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lu tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Goldstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lu misses with a body kick.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ji Lu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Lu throws a body shot but no joy.
Lu checks the leg kick.
Lu is looking to clinch.
Lu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a chopping leg kick but Lu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Lu moves into range and clinches up with Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lu.
Lu avoiding damage as Goldstein throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Lu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lu tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Lu back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lu.
Lu misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lu throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Lu lands with a light punch inside.
Lu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Lu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Lu as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ji Lu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ji Lu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lu instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
A right hook to the body lands for Lu.
Lu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lu.
A body shot lands from Lu.
Lu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Lu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lu misses with a punch to the body.
Lu can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Lu can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Ji Lu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lu tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lu.
Lu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Lu.
A head punch on the inside from Lu fails to land. #TD#
Goldstein has Lu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goldstein pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lu tumbling to the mat - Goldstein dives into Lu's guard.
Lu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Lu keeps moving.
Goldstein is in close to Lu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldstein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldstein wants to control but Lu is keeping busy.
Goldstein is in trouble now - Lu has advanced to mount!
Lu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goldstein hang on?
Lu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Goldstein tries to hold on but Lu postures up.
Lu is landing with some decent strikes but Goldstein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Goldstein holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lu punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lu misses with a head shot.
Goldstein wants to control but Lu is having none of it.
Goldstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lu lands a nice shot to the head.
Lu landing strikes from the mount.
Lu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goldstein's face.
Lu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goldstein can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
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!
Lu avoids the attempt from Goldstein to control.
Oh Goldstein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Lu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goldstein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lu looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Goldstein covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ji Lu!
A very excited looking Ji Lu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 484 - Rocker vs Alvado
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Britton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a hook. Britton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Goldstein misses with a hook.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Britton. #TD#
Britton pulls guard.
Britton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britton striking from the bottom.
Britton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Britton looking for a sweep. Not yet Britton, not yet.
Goldstein lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Britton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goldstein has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Britton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Britton prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Britton blocking some punches.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Britton manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Britton manages to break the clinch.
Britton misses with the combination.
Tel Britton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Goldstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goldstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Britton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Britton takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Britton fails to land with a series of punches.
Britton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Britton.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Britton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Britton throws a combination that misses
and Goldstein counters with a huge left! Britton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Goldstein isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Britton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Goldstein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Tel Britton was interviewed post fight and said '...Next time.'.

Event: Syn 479 - Ohchooto vs Geralt
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blaylock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blaylock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blaylock throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blaylock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goldstein.
Nice takedown defense from Blaylock. No joy for Goldstein on that attempt.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Blaylock.
Blaylock cracks Goldstein with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Blaylock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Blaylock missing with a left hand there. Goldstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldstein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaylock takes a step back to recover.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein defending well as Blaylock loads up on a big left hand.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein thumps Blaylock with a low kick.#T1#
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with a good jab.
Blaylock throws a big shot that misses.
Blaylock throws a big shot that misses.
Blaylock misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaylock connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Goldstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaylock keeps Goldstein under control for a moment.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaylock keeps working.
Goldstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Goldstein working away.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goldstein landing strikes.
Goldstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goldstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Goldstein looking to control but instead Blaylock has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Goldstein misses with a head shot. Blaylock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blaylock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blaylock's head.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Goldstein stopping the sweep attempt from Blaylock.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaylock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blaylock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blaylock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaylock wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Blaylock.
Goldstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blaylock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaylock throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goldstein.
Blaylock jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A slow jab from Blaylock misses its intended target.
Goldstein scores with a leg kick.
Blaylock misses with a body shot.
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blaylock with a body shot.
Blaylock thuds a left hand into Goldstein's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein slips a jab and a cross from Blaylock.
Blaylock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein looks for the body kick but Blaylock saw that one coming.
Blaylock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Goldstein avoids it.
Jab from Blaylock.
Blaylock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goldstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blaylock on the side of the head.
Blaylock misses with a straight right.
Blaylock throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaylock misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blaylock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaylock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaylock's head.
Goldstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldstein blocks the leg kick.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Blaylock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein throws a body kick that misses
and Blaylock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goldstein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goldstein misses with a takedown
and Blaylock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blaylock misses with a lunging right hand
and Goldstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaylock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Blaylock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaylock misses the target.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Blaylock lands with a good body shot.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.#T1#
Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Goldstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaylock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goldstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaylock misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldstein thuds his shin into the meat of Blaylock's side.
Goldstein throws a shot to the body.
Blaylock throws a low kick but Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Blaylock misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaylock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goldstein punishes Blaylock's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Blaylock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaylock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaylock misses the target.
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaylock manages to avoid it.
Blaylock throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a single leg into guard. Blaylock didn't expect that.
Blaylock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blaylock is trying to hold Goldstein in close to prevent damage but Goldstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaylock wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blaylock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Goldstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Blaylock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaylock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blaylock wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein throwing shots but Blaylock is blocking nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaylock's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaylock.
A shot to the body from Blaylock misses
and Goldstein counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Blaylock throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Blaylock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldstein lands a jab to Blaylock's midsection.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaylock throws a wild body kick that Goldstein sees coming a mile off.
Goldstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Goldstein has managed to clinch.
Blaylock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaylock takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Goldstein drops Blaylock with a big right hand! Goldstein charges in looking to finish - Blaylock manages to keep Goldstein in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC2#
Blaylock is rocked!
Goldstein won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
Oh Blaylock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaylock working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Blaylock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blaylock gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Goldstein points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Blaylock wakes up just in time to hear Goldstein thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 474 - Bad Intentions
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Hurley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goldstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Goldstein throws a front kick aimed at Hurley's knee but Hurley avoids it well.
Hurley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hurley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurley scrambles back to his feet.
Hurley lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurley is looking to land body kicks.
Hurley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Hurley stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Hurley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein tries a low kick but Hurley avoids it.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurley.
Hurley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hurley pushes Goldstein away with a front kick.
Goldstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein misses with the combination. #T1#
Hurley lands with a nice body kick.
Goldstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hurley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Hurley drops Goldstein with a beautiful combination! Goldstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hurley is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Hurley cracks Goldstein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Goldstein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hurley finish him? #ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
Hurley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Goldstein to the canvas! Goldstein doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hurley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
A relieved looking Bull Hurley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cadarn swivels and escapes.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldstein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cadarn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cadarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Cadarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Cadarn.
Cadarn misses with a body kick.
Goldstein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cadarn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cadarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadarn misses with the combination.
Goldstein misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadarn misses the target.
Cadarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cadarn throws a looping overhand right but Goldstein ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Cadarn moved away.
Goldstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cadarn throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goldstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Cadarn moves out of range.
Cadarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadarn misses with a hook.
Goldstein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Cadarn coming out on top.
Goldstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Cadarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goldstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goldstein cracks Cadarn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadarn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Cadarn.
Derfel Cadarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow Cadarn down.
Cadarn lands with a hook. Goldstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cadarn - the referee stops the clock and Goldstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cadarn. Goldstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cadarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldstein looks winded!
Cadarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Cadarn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Cadarn.
Cadarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there
and Cadarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cadarn misses the shot to the body.
Cadarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cadarn throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Cadarn misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadarn defends it well.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Goldstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cadarn on his heels. He'll look to pass Cadarn's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Goldstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cadarn is pulling down on Goldstein's head to control his posture.
Goldstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cadarn has control of Goldstein's left arm, preventing Goldstein from doing any damage.
Goldstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldstein is fighting to break Cadarn's control of his arms but Cadarn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cadarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Cadarn.
Cadarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldstein needs to keep his hands up - Cadarn had a free shot at his head there.
Cadarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein checks a low kick from Cadarn.
Cadarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cadarn tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cadarn pinned against the cage. Cadarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Derfel Cadarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.#CL2#
Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cadarn, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derfel Cadarn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Goldstein avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cadarn!
Cadarn misses with a body kick.
Goldstein throws a chopping leg kick but Cadarn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cadarn scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Goldstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cadarn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldstein scrambles back to his feet.
Cadarn cracks Goldstein with an open hand slap.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldstein tries to work over Cadarn's front leg with a kick but Cadarn checks it.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Cadarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cadarn misses.
Cadarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
A jab from Cadarn does it's job there.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A cross from Cadarn lands.
Cadarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goldstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Goldstein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cadarn.
Goldstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cadarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Goldstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goldstein staying out of range there.
Cadarn lands a really nice looking cross but Goldstein seems unphased.
Goldstein is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cadarn rather than just go for the knockout.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadarn.
A telegraphed right hand from Cadarn misses the target.
And Goldstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Cadarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
Goldstein stuns Cadarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goldstein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cadarn.
Cadarn throws a wild body kick that Goldstein sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Cadarn misses the target.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cadarn defends it well.
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!
Cadarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldstein.
A shot to the body from Goldstein misses
enabling Cadarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Cadarn misses with a looping left.
Goldstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldstein has his takedown stuffed
letting Cadarn counter with a right hand.
Goldstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cadarn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Derfel Cadarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Goldstein.
Cadarn scores with a jab.
Goldstein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cadarn.
Cadarn lands with a right hand.
Goldstein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cadarn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Cadarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cadarn misses the target.
Cadarn connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Nice shot by Cadarn.
Goldstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cadarn. That one must have hurt.
Cadarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cadarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldstein on the side of the head.
Cadarn swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Cadarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cadarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Goldstein in the body.
Cadarn looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Cadarn connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cadarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Cadarn cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Cadarn digs a good body shot into Goldstein's ribs.#KD#
Cadarn cracks Goldstein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cadarn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goldstein to stand back up!#ROC#
Goldstein is rocked!
Cadarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadarn finish him?
Cadarn pounces like a tiger and cracks Goldstein with a vicious hook! Goldstein is down but not out! Cadarn follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derfel Cadarn!
Derfel Cadarn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 463 - Hurmio vs. Matus
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Goldstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luger is able to avoid easily.
Luger connects with a body shot that sends Goldstein's belly button to the back.
Luger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Luger has been cut.
Goldstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Luger keeps it at a distance.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Luger moves out of range.
Luger moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Luger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Luger ducks down to avoid it.
Goldstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Goldstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein lands with a hook. Luger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Luger. That snapped Goldstein's head back.
Luger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Goldstein is looking to slow Luger down with leg kicks.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goldstein tried to score with a low kick but Luger checks it.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luger manages to circle out of the way.
Luger lands a nice hook to Goldstein's body. Goldstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luger looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Goldstein.
Goldstein stalks Luger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luger's face. Luger staggers backwards, shaken.
Luger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goldstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luger, as that shot connected.
Goldstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luger momentarily.
Luger slips under a jab from Goldstein.
Luger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luger misses with a straight right. #T2#
Goldstein punishes Luger's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Goldstein waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Luger. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Luger to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Luger is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Shane Luger's cut even more.
Goldstein arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Luger's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 458 - Falcon vs. Rocker 2
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Singh Ratore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh Ratore .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Singh Ratore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goldstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goldstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Vikramditya Singh Ratore has been cut.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Singh Ratore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldstein throws a wild body kick that Singh Ratore sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Goldstein misses
and Singh Ratore counters with a left to the body.
Singh Ratore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singh Ratore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A swing and a miss from Singh Ratore .
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Singh Ratore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goldstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singh Ratore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh Ratore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Singh Ratore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh Ratore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein misses with a straight left. #TD#
Goldstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Singh Ratore pushes Goldstein off looking to stand but Goldstein dives back in and keeps control.
Goldstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singh Ratore 's head.
Goldstein content to control rather than advance.
Singh Ratore is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Goldstein trying to control the action but Singh Ratore is working from the bottom.
Goldstein controlling the action here.
Goldstein throwing shots but Singh Ratore is blocking nicely.
Singh Ratore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Goldstein manages to move to mount!
Goldstein 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.
Singh Ratore holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goldstein tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh Ratore slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Singh Ratore to regain full guard.
Goldstein throws an elbow that misses. Singh Ratore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldstein's guard. Nice move by Singh Ratore !#REVB#
Goldstein seems keen to control Singh Ratore 's posture.
Singh Ratore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Singh Ratore won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here. #T4#
Singh Ratore is looking to stand up but Goldstein won't let him.
Goldstein controlling the position.
Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldstein, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Singh Ratore ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh Ratore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh Ratore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh Ratore throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vikramditya Singh Ratore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vikramditya Singh Ratore 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Singh Ratore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Singh Ratore throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh Ratore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Some bone on bone action there as Goldstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh Ratore throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh Ratore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh Ratore checks a low kick from Goldstein.
Singh Ratore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goldstein misses the body punch
and Singh Ratore counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh Ratore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vikramditya Singh Ratore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh Ratore cracks Goldstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh Ratore swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh Ratore swivels and escapes.
Singh Ratore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldstein at a distance. #T1#
Singh Ratore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goldstein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Singh Ratore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Singh Ratore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goldstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Singh Ratore to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh Ratore cracks Goldstein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Singh Ratore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldstein. That did some damage!
Singh Ratore is looking to land body kicks.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh Ratore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh Ratore scores with a hook.
Singh Ratore misses with a low kick as Goldstein jumps back.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh Ratore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
enabling Singh Ratore to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh Ratore swivels and escapes.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
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 is looking to land body kicks.
Singh Ratore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Singh Ratore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldstein's calf.
Singh Ratore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein moves away from the strike by Singh Ratore .
Singh Ratore lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singh Ratore sizes up Goldstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh Ratore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Singh Ratore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein swinging wildly here.
Singh Ratore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Singh Ratore misses.
Goldstein wants to clinch.#T3#
Singh Ratore throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Singh Ratore catches Goldstein right on the button with a cross.
Singh Ratore avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
Vikramditya Singh Ratore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Singh Ratore misses with a hook.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Singh Ratore kicks Goldstein off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh Ratore lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldstein blocks the leg kick.
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldstein is looking to wear down Singh Ratore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Singh Ratore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.#KD2#
Singh Ratore lands a big uppercut and Goldstein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goldstein looks OK. Singh Ratore waves Goldstein back to his feet!#ROC2#
Goldstein is rocked!
Singh Ratore cracks the inside of Goldstein's front leg.
Singh Ratore fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Goldstein to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Goldstein looks to clinch but Singh Ratore throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Goldstein taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vikramditya Singh Ratore !
Vikramditya Singh Ratore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 451 - Wein vs. Dzhumagalie
Date: Jun 23, 2016

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Goldstein missing with a left hand there. Bannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bannon is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Bannon there.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches.
Bannon has had enough of the clinch but Goldstein keeps him there for the moment.
Bannon tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Bannon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein is working Bannon over against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Bannon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Bannon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bannon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bannon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein works Bannon's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Goldstein clinches.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Bannon.
Bannon lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Bannon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goldstein prevents Bannon from breaking the clinch.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Bannon controls the action.
Bannon swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bannon is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bannon manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Bannon coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Bannon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Bannon. That snapped Goldstein's head back.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Bannon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bannon down.
Bannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Goldstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bannon. Bannon obviously looking to wear him down.
Bannon throws a series of punches but Goldstein moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Bannon circles away.
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Bannon counters with a big head kick but Goldstein shrugs it off. #CL2#
Goldstein clinches with his opponent.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Bannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bannon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Bannon gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bannon manages to break the clinch.
Bannon lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Goldstein connects with a body shot that sends Bannon's belly button to the back.
Bannon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Goldstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bannon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bannon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goldstein.
Goldstein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bannon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goldstein scoring with punches from side control.
Goldstein tries to move to mount but Bannon blocks the move with his legs.
Bannon tries to bench press Goldstein off him but Goldstein keeps the position. #T4#
Bannon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldstein's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bannon works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein won't allow Bannon to sweep him here.
Goldstein wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Bannon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bannon's head.
Bannon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldstein is one step ahead there.
Goldstein trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bannon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bannon misses with a looping left.
Bannon misses with a hook. Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Bannon avoids it easily.
Bannon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Bannon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Goldstein rushes Bannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bannon.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Bannon throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bannon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Bannon moves out of range easily.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Bannon.
Bannon keeps Goldstein at a distance using the push kick.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Bannon lands a leg kick that knocks Goldstein off balance momentarily.
Bannon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bannon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldstein. That did some damage!
Goldstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Bannon misses #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bannon won't be happy with that.
Bannon wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Bannon is looking to regain half guard here but Goldstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldstein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Samson Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldstein working the head and body with strikes.
Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bannon keeps working. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands some shots froms side control.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bannon is looking for a sweep.
Bannon wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Goldstein wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Goldstein is putting a hurting on Bannon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bannon seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldstein dominates the positioning.
Goldstein wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Goldstein scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Goldstein laying and praying for a moment but Bannon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein slips a nice elbow through Bannon's hands, connecting with Bannon's forehead.
Goldstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bannon is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bannon avoid being mounted?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goldstein working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nice strikes from Goldstein there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bannon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bannon is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein tries to pass to full mount but Bannon defends it.
Goldstein throwing shots but Bannon is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Goldstein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goldstein showed some decent athleticism there.
Goldstein prevents Bannon from improving his position.
Goldstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throwing shots but Bannon is blocking nicely.
Goldstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bannon wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Bannon dodges it nicely. #T1#
Bannon taking some punishment here, with Goldstein in his half guard.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bannon to regain full guard.
Bannon is trying to hold Goldstein in close to prevent damage but Goldstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Bannon is looking for a sweep. Goldstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldstein wants to control but Bannon is keeping him busy.
Bannon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bannon is in a horrible position here. Goldstein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goldstein landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Goldstein breaks from Bannon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goldstein looking to control but Bannon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldstein controlling from mount.
Goldstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goldstein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Bannon is rocked!
A big strike lands for Goldstein! That's really hurt Bannon and he's turned his back - Goldstein keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Goldstein jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

Event: Syn 445 - Mayday
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as A Bomb throws out the jab.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Goldstein misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and A Bomb counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Bomb.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Goldstein moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
Goldstein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Goldstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from A Bomb.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein slips under a jab from A Bomb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as A Bomb blocks the low kick.#CL#
A Bomb has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by A Bomb.
A Bomb stalling in the clinch but Goldstein improves position.
Goldstein is looking for a takedown.#T1#
A Bomb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
A Bomb has Goldstein pushed against the cage.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb looking to stall.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb is trying to stall.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A Bomb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
A Bomb is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns A Bomb into the cage.#T2#
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from A Bomb as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from A Bomb.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Bomb is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldstein up against the cage.
A Bomb is trying to stall.
A Bomb gets through Goldstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
A Bomb manages to break the clinch.
Goldstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein thows a leg kick but A Bomb checks it
and A Bomb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but A Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldstein somewhat.
A big left from Goldstein misses.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Bomb defends it well.
A Bomb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
A Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
Calm Like A Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from A Bomb.#T4#
A Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
A Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb scores with a push kick.
A Bomb throws a push kick but Goldstein slaps the foot to one side.
A Bomb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A Bomb stalks Goldstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldstein's face. Goldstein staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein looks winded!
A Bomb is looking to land body kicks.
A Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but A Bomb avoids it easily.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
And A Bomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Goldstein blocks it.
A Bomb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A Bomb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein feints and then cracks A Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goldstein lands a front kick.
A Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goldstein.
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it.
A Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein misses with a double jab
and A Bomb counters with an inside leg kick.
A Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calm Like A Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but A Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Goldstein scores with a nice body kick.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
A Bomb digs a good hook to Goldstein's body. #CL#
Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by A Bomb. A Bomb maintains the clinch.
A Bomb lands a left hand.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldstein can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A Bomb lands with a light punch inside.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein pushes A Bomb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A Bomb swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldstein up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by A Bomb.
Goldstein missing with knees to the body.
A Bomb cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calm Like A Bomb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A Bomb misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A Bomb pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
A Bomb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A Bomb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein misses with a head kick.
It looked like A Bomb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from A Bomb.
Goldstein throws a low kick, looking for A Bomb's leg but A Bomb calmly moves out of range.
A Bomb misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
A big right from A Bomb misses.
Goldstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A Bomb misses with a looping right.
A Bomb blocks a jab.
A Bomb throws a body kick that misses.
A Bomb tries a low kick but Goldstein avoids it.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
A Bomb rushes Goldstein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Bomb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calm Like A Bomb dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A Bomb blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Decent striking displayed by A Bomb there.#CL2#
A Bomb gets tackled into the cage by Goldstein. Goldstein maintains the clinch.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Bomb pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow A Bomb down.
A Bomb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goldstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
A Bomb has Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as A Bomb controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goldstein has A Bomb pressed against the cage, preventing A Bomb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from A Bomb.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it.
A Bomb content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein looking to throw knees to the head but A Bomb is blocking nicely.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb trying to stall but Goldstein improves his position.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldstein obliges.
A Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from A Bomb.
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!
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has A Bomb in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but A Bomb prevents it.
A Bomb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein is leaning against A Bomb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Goldstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb avoiding damage as Goldstein throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of A Bombs head.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Bomb throws an elbow but misses.
Goldstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Bomb.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Bomb's elbow.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Bomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Goldstein misses
and A Bomb counters with a stiff right hand.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
A Bomb checks a low kick from Goldstein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on A Bomb's shoulder, as A Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
A Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.#CL#
A Bomb closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A Bomb blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Bomb backwards.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Goldstein. #T2#
Goldstein tries to score a body lock takedown but A Bomb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A Bomb leaning against his opponent.
A Bomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A Bomb tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
A Bomb lands with a short shot to the head.
A Bomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Bomb looking to slow down the pace here.
A Bomb is trying to break free.#T3#
A Bomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for A Bomb.
Goldstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
A Bomb swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for A Bomb to work.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein keeps control of A Bomb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
A short uppercut from A Bomb. #T4#
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A Bomb lands a shot to the body.
A short right from A Bomb.
A Bomb 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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Goldstein.
A Bomb taking a breather.
A Bomb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A Bomb tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Bomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calm Like A Bomb had his way with Samson Goldstein in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A Bomb misses with a left hand
and Goldstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Goldstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from A Bomb fails to land.
A Bomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Goldstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as A Bomb controls the action.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein. #T1#
A Bomb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Bomb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but A Bomb avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of A Bomb's head.
A Bomb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Bomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldstein up against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Bomb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Goldstein tries a body shot but A Bomb blocks it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein gets through A Bomb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Bomb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldstein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike from A Bomb. #T3#
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for A Bomb to work.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Samson Goldstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb takes a shot to the head.
A Bomb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A Bomb tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A Bomb gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land knees in the clinch but A Bomb avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by A Bomb.
A Bomb blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike.
Goldstein trying to land knees to the body.
Goldstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Bomb avoids it.
Calm Like A Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A Bomb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Bomb misses with a punch on the inside.
A Bomb trying to control the position but instead, Goldstein has worked for underhooks and has pushed A Bomb into the cage.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Bomb 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. #BC#
A Bomb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well A Bomb 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 439 - EPL finals
Date: May 09, 2016

#R1#
Blaylock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range and Blaylock settles back down.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Blaylock throwing a counter right hand but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Mookie Blaylock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaylock scrambles back to his feet.
Blaylock throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaylock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Blaylock misses #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blaylock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaylock struggling a bit here.
Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Goldstein seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Goldstein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Goldstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goldstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blaylock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blaylock tries to improve position but can't.
Goldstein tries to move to mount but Blaylock blocks the move with his legs.
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with a big right hand but Blaylock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaylock wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Blaylock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goldstein.
Goldstein working away.
Goldstein throwing strikes but Blaylock manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Goldstein wants to control but Blaylock postures up.#T2#
Goldstein tries to bench press Blaylock off him but Blaylock keeps the position.
Blaylock tries to score with some ground and pound. Goldstein controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldstein is looking to regain half guard here but Blaylock keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldstein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blaylock off and has taken his back!
Blaylock is keeping busy.
Goldstein throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Blaylock!
Blaylock covering up well and avoiding damage.
Goldstein trying to control momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein missing with punches from the back.
Goldstein landing with strikes. #T3#
Goldstein is throwing strikes but Blaylock counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Blaylock regains half guard.
Blaylock wants to get back to full guard.
Blaylock is working hard here to advance position.
Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaylock defending well though.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Blaylock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaylock taking some punishment here, with Goldstein in his half guard.
Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Goldstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaylock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldstein.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Blaylock dodges it nicely.
Goldstein is nestled in close to Blaylock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaylock is trying to control but can't.
Blaylock gets back to full guard.
Goldstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaylock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaylock as he avoids it easily.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Blaylock pushes him off.
Goldstein catches Blaylock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blaylock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Goldstein throws a hook but Blaylock blocks it.
Blaylock throws out a leg kick but Goldstein moves out of range and Blaylock only half commits.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Blaylock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaylock moves away.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Blaylock throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaylock.#T1#
Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Goldstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldstein.
Blaylock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Goldstein won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
Goldstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaylock has wrist control.
Goldstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaylock controlling the position.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here. #T2#
Blaylock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldstein controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaylock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein scores with a nice 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!
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock moves forwards but Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samson Goldstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaylock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldstein.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldstein.
Blaylock misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Goldstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaylock.
Goldstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaylock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein lands a couple of elbows.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Goldstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaylock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein throws a strike but Blaylock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaylock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blaylock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blaylock won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Goldstein managing to control the position.
Blaylock looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Blaylock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldstein doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaylock.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaylock was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Blaylock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blaylock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldstein's head backwards.
Goldstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Blaylock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaylock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Nice takedown defense from Blaylock. No joy for Goldstein on that attempt.
Goldstein lunges at Blaylock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaylock's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a body kick.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaylock tries to sprawl out of it but Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaylock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Blaylock scores with a nice strike.
Blaylock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Blaylock avoids it easily.
Blaylock throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Blaylock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldstein momentarily.
Blaylock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldstein swinging wildly here.
Goldstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaylock moves away.
A jab from Blaylock misses.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaylock misses with a head kick.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blaylock avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Blaylock misses.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Blaylock ducks down to avoid it.
Blaylock throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Blaylock takes one on the button.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Blaylock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaylock defends it well.
Goldstein cracks the inside of Blaylock's front leg.
Blaylock tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Blaylock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein punishes Blaylock's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Goldstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blaylock quickly recovers to half guard.
Goldstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaylock is trying to control but can't.
Samson Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaylock tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
Blaylock wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy. #T4#
Goldstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaylock is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaylock avoid being mounted?
Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Blaylock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldstein is nestled in close to Blaylock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mookie Blaylock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldstein wants to pass to mount but Blaylock is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!

Event: LEGACY! 65
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Dyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Dyson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Philip Dyson has been cut.
Dyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldstein closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dyson misses with a hook. Goldstein ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goldstein's sensitive parts. #T1#
Dyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Dyson saw that one coming.
A jab from Dyson misses.
Goldstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dyson.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Dyson slips the punch.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Dyson.
Dyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldstein under the eye.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dyson unleashes a big counter combination but Goldstein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and Dyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Goldstein scores with a leg kick.
Goldstein throws a right hand that Dyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyson also avoids with ease.
Dyson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dyson misses with a wild body shot.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyson throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dyson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Dyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws a right hand that Dyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyson also avoids with ease.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
Goldstein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyson's elbow.
Dyson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyson lands an uppercut.
Dyson just leaning against Goldstein, taking a breather.
Dyson blocks an elbow strike from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyson lands a body shot. #BC2#
Dyson manages to break the clinch.
Dyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dyson misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.
Goldstein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dyson manages to circle out of the way.
Goldstein throws the kick towards the body but Dyson avoids it.#T4#
Goldstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Dyson tries to sprawl but Goldstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dyson to regain full guard.
Dyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyson has wrist control.
Dyson pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Dyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dyson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dyson doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein throws a low kick but Dyson avoids it.
Dyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goldstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Dyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dyson sprawls and moves away.
Goldstein swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein pushes Dyson away with a front kick.
Dyson misses with a wild body shot.
Dyson walks into a straight right hand from Goldstein.
Goldstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Goldstein misses with an uppercut.
Dyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dyson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Dyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldstein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goldstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyson tries to avoid it but Goldstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyson to the ground. Dyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Dyson saw that one coming.
Dyson throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Dyson misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Goldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goldstein thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Dyson.
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!
Dyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyson.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dyson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldstein.
Dyson drops his hands momentarily and Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldstein throws a good cross that connects.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Dyson moved away.
Dyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A cross from Dyson lands.
Goldstein dips to his left and cracks Dyson with an uppercut!
Dyson looks to land a body kick but Goldstein moved away.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Dyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goldstein throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goldstein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
Dyson lands a nice uppercut.
Dyson has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dyson tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Dyson back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyson.
Dyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Dyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Dyson controls the action.
Dyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dyson tries to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling the position.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Dyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyson.
Dyson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Dyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dyson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dyson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dyson connects with a leg kick. Goldstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goldstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goldstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Dyson, which made it look bad.
Dyson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goldstein takes a swing at Dyson's ribcage but misses.
Dyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson takes a swing at Goldstein's ribcage but misses.
Dyson drops his hands momentarily and Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein throws a hook but Dyson avoids it easily.
Dyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goldstein with a body shot.#T1#
That kick from Dyson tenderised Goldstein's leg. Goldstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Dyson misses.
Dyson stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein wants to clinch
and Dyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dyson throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein misses with an uppercut
and Dyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goldstein lands a jab.
Goldstein tries for a takedown but Dyson circles away easily
and Dyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Dyson scores with a push kick.
Philip Dyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein drops his hands momentarily and Dyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Dyson stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goldstein misses with a combination
and Dyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dyson scores with the left hand. Goldstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Dyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Dyson tenderised Goldstein's leg. Goldstein is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Donk. Dyson catches Goldstein right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dyson. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goldstein throws a front kick aimed at Dyson's knee but Dyson avoids it well.
Dyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyson misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Dyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldstein.
Dyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Dyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Goldstein lands a nice shot that snaps Dyson's head back.
Dyson blocks a leg kick.
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Dyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dyson stuns Goldstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Goldstein shoots in and bounces Dyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Dyson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dyson scores with a leg kick.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Dyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dyson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Dyson!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Dyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LEGACY! 60
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Goldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takahashi pulls Goldstein in close to prevent any damage.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein works over Takahashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldstein postures up. #T1#
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takahashi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goldstein distracts Takahashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein forces his way into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Goldstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takahashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldstein. #T2#
Goldstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldstein working over Takahashi with some ground and pound. Takahashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takahashi is not content to let Goldstein control the position.
Goldstein with the ground and pound but Takahashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Takahashi has wrist control.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takahashi throws a push kick but Goldstein slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldstein.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takahashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takahashi.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range. #T4#
Takahashi misses the jab.
Goldstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Goldstein's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Goldstein gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Takahashi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!

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