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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Win's choice of entrance music: FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. Samson Goldstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Built Win's chin.
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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303 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein clinches up with Win and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldstein is trying to maintain a safe position but Win gets an underhook and turns Goldstein into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein stops a takedown attempt from Win.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Win goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldstein prevents it.
Win is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Win is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage.
Goldstein is pressed up against the cage. Win has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goldstein down to the mat. Goldstein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Win has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Built Win.
Goldstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Win takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goldstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goldstein throws a front kick aimed at Win's knee but Win avoids it well.
Win moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Win circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein misses with a kick to the body.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Win moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Win moved away.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Win uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Goldstein drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Win tries to improve position but can't.
Goldstein working the head with strikes.
Win tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Win is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldstein's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Win gets back to full guard.
Goldstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Win working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein works over Win with some ground and pound from guard.
Win working for a triangle but Goldstein defends it easily.
Win has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Win is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldstein defends well.
Win isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldstein stacks Win on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goldstein!
Goldstein grinds an elbow into Win's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Win is working from the bottom.
Win is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Win manages to get back to half guard.
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Win slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Win has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldstein has managed to get both his arms back between Win's legs - danger averted.
Win throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Win working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Win working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Win keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Goldstein postures up and lands a big shot to Win's brow.
Win bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard.
Goldstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Win drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldstein dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Win is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Win drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goldstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goldstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goldstein!
Goldstein trying to control the action but Win is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goldstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Win avoids the head kick by Goldstein.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches up with Win, looking for a takedown. Goldstein pushes Win against the cage but Win circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldstein. Win does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Win blocks a jab.
Goldstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein throws a hook to the side of Win's head but Win sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldstein misses with a hook. Win ducked under it nicely.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Win keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein misses with a takedown
and Win counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goldstein with a nice cross.
Goldstein looks to land a body kick but Win moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Goldstein misses
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Win keeps it at a distance.
Win avoids a kick to the body.
Win uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Goldstein here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Win looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Win avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson Goldstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Win is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Win has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Goldstein works over Win with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Win escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Win looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein advances to half guard.
Win is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldstein pulls his head out easily.
Win looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Win is trying to get back to full guard.
Win is refusing to be controlled, as Goldstein sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Goldstein there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldstein connects with a nice short shot to Win's temple.
Goldstein wants to free his trapped foot but Win is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Win manages to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Win checks it.
Win ducks under a wild hook from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a left hand
and Win counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Samson Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldstein throws a body kick that misses.
Goldstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Win checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goldstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Win has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goldstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Goldstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Goldstein throws a jab when Win was well out of range.
Goldstein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Win.
Goldstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Win circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Built Win has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win checks a leg kick.
Goldstein tries to score with a low kick but Win moves his leg out of the way.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Win.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there
and Win counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goldstein tried to score with a low kick but Win checks it.
Goldstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Win looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Win regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein wants to pass to mount but Win is defending the position.
Win gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win is looking for a triangle but Goldstein pushes his legs off easily.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Win is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldstein defends it easily.
Win isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldstein stacks Win on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goldstein!
Win is trying to improve his position.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Win is working away.
Win is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldstein off and has taken his back!
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!
You can see the frustration on Goldstein's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win looking to break Goldstein's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goldstein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Win will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Win has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Win has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Win is persistently looking for the submission but Goldstein is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Win doesn't have the hooks in and Goldstein manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Built Win comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
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