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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 1796 p4p, 3460 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 83 p4p, 114 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 30 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Unbelivable was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Unbelivable goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goldberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Unbelivable but great work by Goldberg.
Unbelivable sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Unbelivable is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
Unbelivable is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goldberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Goldberg is looking to stand but Unbelivable has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Unbelivable is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Unbelivable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg tries to push Unbelivable's head away but Unbelivable is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Unbelivable is holding on tight.
Unbelivable tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
Unbelivable is working to get back to half guard.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from Unbelivable to control.
Unbelivable is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldberg is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Unbelivable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unbelivable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Unbelivable accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Unbelivable lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable stands and steps away. Goldberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goldberg stuffs the takedown.
Unbelivable gets the takedown into side control.
Unbelivable wants to control but Goldberg is keeping him busy.
Unbelivable throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unbelivable looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg is not content to let Unbelivable control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Unbelivable.
Unbelivable has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Unbelivable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldberg somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unbelivable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldberg lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Unbelivable will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick and Unbelivable moves out of range easily.
Unbelivable tries to counter by clinching up but Goldberg breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Goldberg.
Unbelivable tries to clinch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Unbelivable blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Sloppy strikes from Unbelivable. Those never looked like landing.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Unbelivable tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Unbelivable saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goldberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Unbelivable avoids it really well and circles away.
Unbelivable went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable is looking to clinch.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unbelivable trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Unbelivable's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Goldberg!
Goldberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Unbelivable tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Unbelivable moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldberg has worked his arm free - good work by Goldberg!
Unbelivable staying calm.
Unbelivable trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Unbelivable goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goldberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Unbelivable's guard! Nice work there by Goldberg!
Unbelivable manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Unbelivable pinned against the cage. Unbelivable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Usko Unbelivable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldberg pinned against the cage. Goldberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Unbelivable moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Unbelivable moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
Unbelivable avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable moves into range and clinches up with Goldberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldberg.
Unbelivable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unbelivable blocks a head kick by Goldberg.
Unbelivable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Unbelivable to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Usko Unbelivable will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Unbelivable 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.
Goldberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Unbelivable controls his leg.
Unbelivable is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Unbelivable tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Unbelivable is trying to control but Goldberg passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable trying to control from half guard but Goldberg is working away.
Unbelivable sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg is trying to stand up here but Unbelivable is controlling him well.
Unbelivable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unbelivable throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is trying to stand up here but Unbelivable is controlling him well.
Unbelivable works his way into full mount!
Unbelivable looking to isolate an arm here. Goldberg doesn't see it coming and as Unbelivable extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Unbelivable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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