PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Goldman has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Dellal
vs
Goldman

177 cm
34
184 lbs
29 - 13 - 2

190 cm
40
190 lbs
41 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dellal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldman.
Dellal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dellal staying out of range there.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellal manages to avoid it.
Goldman just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Goldman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dellal misses with a takedown attempt
and Goldman counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Dellal.
Dellal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goldman is looking to chop away at Dellal's legs.
Goldman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dellal.
Goldman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Josef Dellal has been cut.
Goldman throws a head kick but Dellal moves out of range.
Goldman throws a shot to the body.
Dellal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a sloppy head kick and Dellal moves out of range easily.
Dellal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goldman sprawls and moves away.
Goldman misses with a looping right.
Dellal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Dellal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goldman's guard.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Dellal from controlling successfully.
Dellal won't allow Goldman to get back to his feet.
Dellal tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldman is retaining full guard.
Dellal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dellal is looking to advance position but Goldman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman controlling his opponent.
Dellal is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
Dellal regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldman in particular looking to stall.
Goldman is thwarting Dellal's attempts to control the position.

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.
Dellal wants to get back to full guard but Goldman has passed into side control.
Dellal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dellal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josef Dellal's cut.
That's time! Dellal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick from Goldman lands but Dellal takes it in his stride.
Dellal defending well as Goldman loads up on a big left hand.
Goldman misses with a hook

and Dellal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goldman!
Goldman is looking to regain half guard here but Dellal keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dellal trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellal trying to pass the guard but Goldman defending well.
Goldman is controlling Dellal's trapped leg to prevent Dellal from advancing to side control.
Goldman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dellal is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dellal wants to free his trapped foot but Goldman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dellal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goldman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldman is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldman controlling the position well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abe Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dellal tries for a takedown but Goldman circles away easily
and Dellal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dellal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Dellal backs off Goldman throws a huge counter combo but Dellal manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from Goldman finds it's target.
Dellal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a hook. Dellal ducked under it nicely.
Goldman looks to land a right hand but Dellal moved out of range.
Goldman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goldman scores with a hook to the body. Dellal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abe Goldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dellal shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dellal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goldman throws a one two combo.
Dellal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dellal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dellal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Josef Dellal's cut is getting worse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dellal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellal tries for a takedown but Goldman circles away easily
and Goldman counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josef Dellal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dellal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
Dellal shoots in for a takedown but Goldman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goldman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goldman looks to land a right hand but Dellal moved out of range.
Dellal tries for a takedown but Goldman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to avoid it but Dellal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldman to the ground. Goldman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Dellal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dellal misses with a takedown attempt
and Goldman counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman lands with a right hand.
Goldman throws a front kick that sends Dellal stumbling back into the cage.
Goldman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldman.
No luck for Dellal with that takedown attempt.
Josef Dellal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dellal shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dellal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldman.
Dellal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to avoid it but Dellal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldman to the ground. Goldman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goldman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dellal.
Goldman tries a quick counter leg kick but Dellal is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Goldman misses.
Dellal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dellal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goldman is pushing Dellal's head away, looking to escape. Dellal manages to hold on to the position though.

Dellal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Goldman trying to control the pace.

Dellal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellal is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Goldman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goldman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Goldman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abe Goldman thanked Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).