PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Goldman
vs
Ninja

165 cm
25
135 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

150 cm
21
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goldman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ninja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldman.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Goldman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goldman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Goldman swings around for an armbar but Ninja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goldman's guard.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ninja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ninja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goldman 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.
Goldman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Goldman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ninja manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.

Ninja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.

Goldman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ninja has his foot on Goldman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldman works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Goldman 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.

Ninja has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goldman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ninja has tightened it up now! Goldman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Test Ninja!
An intense looking Test Ninja took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to fans and thanks to my manager. He's the greatest ever!'.