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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mort Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier De Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman comes to the cage accompanied by Thunder Kiss 65. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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265 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mort Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olivier De Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Troyer momentarily.
Goldman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Troyer tries to clinch but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Troyer throws a combination that misses
and Goldman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for De Troyer!
Goldman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Troyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Troyer tries to roll over but Goldman keeps him under control.
Goldman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Troyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldman is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer tries to get to full guard but Goldman has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Goldman seems content to control.
Goldman works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Troyer regains half guard.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but De Troyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Troyer pushes Goldman off looking to stand but Goldman dives back in and keeps control.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but De Troyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two 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.
De Troyer gets back to full guard.
Goldman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Troyer dives on top into guard.
De Troyer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Troyer, into his guard.
De Troyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Troyer looks gassed!
De Troyer keeping full guard, as Goldman tries to pass.
Goldman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldman pushes down on De Troyer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goldman wants to control from the top but De Troyer keeps moving.
De Troyer controls Goldman momentarily but Goldman frees himself.
Goldman wants to control from the top but De Troyer keeps moving.
Goldman wanted to stand there but De Troyer had control of the position.
De Troyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Troyer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goldman has gone for a leg lock! De Troyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goldman's guard.
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.
Goldman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Troyer trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
De Troyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goldman gets back to half guard.
De Troyer wants to pass the guard but Goldman is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Troyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mort Goldman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Troyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Troyer wants to clinch but Goldman slips to the side
and Goldman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Troyer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goldman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in De Troyer's guard now.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but De Troyer is retaining full guard.
Goldman preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman advances to half guard.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mort Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, De Troyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is thwarting De Troyer's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Troyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but De Troyer is defending well.
Goldman prevents De Troyer from improving his position.
Goldman is tying to control. De Troyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for De Troyer!
De Troyer tries to hold on but Goldman postures up.
Goldman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Troyer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Troyer is looking to escape.
De Troyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Troyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Troyer is trying to escape the mount.
Goldman trying to control but De Troyer is having none of it.
De Troyer tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Troyer is working to get back to half guard.
Goldman trying to control but De Troyer is having none of it.
De Troyer is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldman has hold of De Troyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Troyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goldman has hold of De Troyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Troyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goldman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
De Troyer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
De Troyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goldman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mort Goldman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goldman counters with a one-two to the body.
Goldman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldman shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goldman misses the shot to the body.
De Troyer tries to clinch up.
De Troyer wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Mort Goldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldman falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Troyer counters with a single leg into guard. Goldman didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Troyer trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
De Troyer looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldman is on top in guard.
Goldman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Troyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from De Troyer.
Goldman wants to control from the top but De Troyer keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldman thows a big elbow that misses.
Goldman advances position into side control!
De Troyer is looking to reverse the position.
Goldman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Troyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Troyer is looking to regain half guard here but Goldman keeps moving and retains side control.
De Troyer wants to control but Goldman postures up.
Goldman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Troyer, who protects the arm well.
De Troyer is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer is not content to let Goldman control the position.
You can see the frustration on De Troyer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Troyer is not content to let Goldman control the position.
Goldman advances nicely into full mount.
Goldman lands a big elbow.
De Troyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goldman wants to free his trapped foot but De Troyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Troyer is on top in guard.
Goldman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Troyer has passed into half guard!
Olivier De Troyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Troyer prevents Goldman from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
De Troyer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Troyer is fending him off so far but Goldman persists. Nope, De Troyer circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olivier De Troyer.
Well Goldman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mort Goldman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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