PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal - Unearthly Kingdom. Goldman has chosen Gamma Ray - Blood Religion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Chamakh
vs
Goldman

168 cm
21
170 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

165 cm
23
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldman is on top in guard.
Goldman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamakh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldman is one step ahead there.
Goldman looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman controls Chamakh momentarily but Chamakh frees himself.
Goldman being controlled here, momentarily.
Chamakh throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Chamakh from controlling successfully.
Goldman trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Herrick Goldman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goldman wants to clinch but Chamakh slips to the side

and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is refusing to be controlled, as Chamakh sits in half guard.
Goldman wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy.
Goldman wants to improve his position but Chamakh is controlling well.
Chamakh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldman wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldman is looking for a sweep. Chamakh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chamakh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goldman keeping hold of Chamakh's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Herrick Goldman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chamakh keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Chamakh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chamakh with a poor takedown
and Goldman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chamakh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Goldman counters with a single leg into guard. Chamakh didn't expect that.
Goldman looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chamakh with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.
Chamakh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chamakh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Goldman is trying to control the position but Chamakh postures up.

Goldman pushes Chamakh off and gets back to his feet.

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.

Chamakh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chamakh stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh is just content to waste time from the top position. Goldman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chamakh wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chamakh looking to sit in guard and control but Goldman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Chamakh with a lazy takedown attempt

and Goldman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chamakh's guard now.
Goldman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Chamakh keeps moving.
Chamakh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldman trying to control but Chamakh is working from the bottom.
Goldman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chamakh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to control the position.
Goldman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Herrick Goldman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goldman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chamakh wants to pass to mount but Goldman is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh is looking to take a break and control but Goldman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldman is trying to stand up here but Chamakh is controlling him well.
Chamakh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chamakh trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Chamakh content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Karim Chamakh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chamakh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldman tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Chamakh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goldman's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chamakh looking to sit in guard and control but Goldman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goldman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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 Karim Chamakh.
I think Chamakh 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Chamakh!