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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sizzla Kalonji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalonji is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rasta Man Don't Apologize to No Batty Boy. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Sizzla Kalonji enters the cage!
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186 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moshe Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sizzla Kalonji!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein misses with a right hand
and Kalonji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Kalonji clobbers Goldstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalonji scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Kalonji.
Kalonji throws a sloppy head kick
letting Goldstein counter with a right hand.
Kalonji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein looks to throw a body kick
and Kalonji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Kalonji misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a combination
and Kalonji counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Goldstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalonji.
Kalonji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Kalonji counters with a nice body kick.
Kalonji lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Kalonji lands but Goldstein takes it in his stride.
Kalonji tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalonji.
Kalonji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldstein's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalonji counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kalonji throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Kalonji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalonji tries to clinch but Goldstein is having none of it.
Goldstein throws an off balance right hand
and Kalonji counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalonji throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sizzla Kalonji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Kalonji tenderised Goldstein's leg. Goldstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalonji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kalonji.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goldstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalonji instigates a clinch.
Kalonji with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalonji is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kalonji taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalonji scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Moshe Goldstein has been cut.
Kalonji tries a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks it.
Kalonji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Kalonji.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalonji backwards.
Kalonji with a knee to the head.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalonji tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Kalonji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalonji pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalonji taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalonji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalonji tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalonji lands a good knee to the midsection. Goldstein won't want to take too many of those.
Kalonji tries to land a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sizzla Kalonji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moshe Goldstein's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kalonji throws a head kick that misses
and Goldstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalonji counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalonji looks to throw a body kick
and Goldstein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goldstein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldstein throws a right hand that misses
and Kalonji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalonji counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalonji misses with a leg kick
and Kalonji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Kalonji.
Kalonji drops his hands momentarily and Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kalonji is breathing heavily.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Kalonji moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalonji throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalonji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalonji counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein pushes Kalonji away with a front kick.
Kalonji with a nice cross.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
and Kalonji counters with a good, hard body kick but Goldstein shrugs it off.
Kalonji connects with a high kick.
Kalonji throws a head kick but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein misses with a hook
and Kalonji counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalonji lands a head kick!
Goldstein throws a lazy right hand but Kalonji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalonji.
Goldstein misses with a body shot
and Kalonji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalonji has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldstein.
Kalonji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the body
and Kalonji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalonji.
Goldstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein avoids the head kick by Kalonji.
Kalonji throws the kick towards the body but Goldstein avoids it.
Kalonji tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalonji tries to clinch up.
Goldstein sizes up Kalonji with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalonji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldstein.
Goldstein loads up on a big right hand but Kalonji slips the punch.
Goldstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goldstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kalonji tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldstein tries to clinch up but Kalonji circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldstein jabs at Kalonji's body.
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.
Goldstein lands a right hook to the body.
Kalonji scores with a nice body kick.
Kalonji looks to land a body kick but Goldstein moved away.
Kalonji throws a solid leg kick but Goldstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalonji.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldstein as Kalonji tries to tie him up.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
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 Moshe Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moshe 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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Kalonji misses the target.
Kalonji goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kalonji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goldstein counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalonji looks to land a body kick but Goldstein moved away.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kalonji clinches up against the cage.
Kalonji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalonji uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kalonji's efforts to push away.
Kalonji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalonji wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalonji missing with knees to the body.
Kalonji is looking to control Goldstein's arms but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalonji has his back to the cage.
Goldstein jumps into guard, dragging Kalonji to the mat.
Kalonji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalonji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalonji wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Kalonji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldstein working for a triangle but Kalonji defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalonji wants to pass the guard but Goldstein is keeping the position.
Goldstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalonji defends it easily.
Goldstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalonji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalonji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalonji trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalonji 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 Kalonji, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein drops back looking for a leg! Kalonji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalonji manages to kick Goldstein off! Goldstein jumps back into Kalonji's guard.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Kalonji keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalonji is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
Kalonji is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalonji is trying to keep Goldstein in close.
Kalonji wants to stand and escape but Goldstein is having none of it.
Goldstein 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 is stalling in the full guard.
Kalonji keeping full guard, as Goldstein tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Goldstein!
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