PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Goldberg (ranked 1823 p4p, 2735 weight class) and Author Fonzarelli (ranked 233 p4p, 331 weight class). David Goldberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Goldberg
vs
Fonzarelli

176 cm
20
190
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
26
199
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Northern Zombie
Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Author Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldberg as he avoids it easily.
Fonzarelli's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fonzarelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Fonzarelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldberg gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Fonzarelli's head to control him but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is trying to control. Goldberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonzarelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Fonzarelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.

Fonzarelli 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.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Goldberg controlling the action here.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fonzarelli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Fonzarelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Fonzarelli, not yet.
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonzarelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Fonzarelli blocks nicely.
Goldberg postures up in Fonzarelli's guard and throws a big left but Fonzarelli blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fonzarelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fonzarelli.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Fonzarelli moves out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fonzarelli somewhat.
Fonzarelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Fonzarelli persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goldberg defends well and Fonzarelli ends up having to push Goldberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Goldberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fonzarelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldberg but Goldberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Fonzarelli 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.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg pulls Fonzarelli in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Goldberg working a defensive guard but Fonzarelli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fonzarelli is working Goldberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fonzarelli working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldberg moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Fonzarelli controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Author Fonzarelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fonzarelli tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.

Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonzarelli is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
Goldberg is trying to control. Fonzarelli 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.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldberg's back!
Goldberg finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Fonzarelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goldberg's face.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fonzarelli tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg is bucking up trying to escape but Fonzarelli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli landing strikes from the mount.
Goldberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fonzarelli is thwarting Goldberg's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Goldberg is rocked!
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Goldberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Goldberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goldberg! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fonzarelli jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!