PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Juravlev (ranked 1418 p4p, 167 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 1084 p4p, 124 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Juravlev
vs
Goldstein

182 cm
39
240 lbs
31 - 15 - 1

200 cm
35
260 lbs
31 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite 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 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexey Juravlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Goldstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Juravlev.
Sloppy strikes from Juravlev. Those never looked like landing.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Juravlev just misses with a punch to the body.
Juravlev misses with a left hand
and Goldstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Juravlev misses with a body shot
and Goldstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Goldstein swings widly with a right hand
and Juravlev counters with a straight right hand.
Juravlev throws a right hand that misses
and Goldstein counters with a left to the body.
Goldstein throws a shot from downtown. Juravlev moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein scores with a sloppy right hand. Juravlev should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
Juravlev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Juravlev lands a head shot.
Goldstein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev sets himself, and Goldstein steps forward looking for the clinch! Juravlev avoids it this time.
Juravlev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev throws a jab when Goldstein was well out of range.
Juravlev moves out of range of the strikes.
Juravlev misses with a double jab
letting Goldstein counter with a right hand.
Juravlev checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Juravlev connects with a body shot.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juravlev throws out the jab.
Juravlev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
That kick from Goldstein tenderised Juravlev's leg. Juravlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goldstein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juravlev checks it well.
Juravlev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goldstein walks into a stiff left hand from Juravlev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juravlev sets himself, and Goldstein steps forward looking for the clinch! Juravlev avoids it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Juravlev has managed to clinch.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Juravlev throws a head punch that misses.
Juravlev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Juravlev trying to land knees to the body.
Juravlev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juravlev.
Goldstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldstein pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Juravlev tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to stall but Juravlev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juravlev is trying to push Goldstein away but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Juravlev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Juravlev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juravlev catches Goldstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juravlev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldstein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Juravlev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Juravlev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev scores with a body shot.
Juravlev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Juravlev missing with a left hand there. Goldstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexey Juravlev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juravlev misses with a body shot.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juravlev.

Goldstein gets tackled into the cage by Juravlev. Juravlev maintains the clinch.
Juravlev lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Juravlev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juravlev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Juravlev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Juravlev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Juravlev is just out of range.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Goldstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Juravlev's shoulder, as Juravlev tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Goldstein does it's job there.
Goldstein misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Goldstein 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.
Goldstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juravlev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Juravlev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldstein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juravlev.
Juravlev misses with a straight left.
Goldstein flicks out a counter leg kick but Juravlev steps away.
Juravlev misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev looks to throw the jab but Goldstein is out of range.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Juravlev jumps back.
Goldstein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Goldstein counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Juravlev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Juravlev misses with a hook.
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Goldstein.
Juravlev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juravlev loads up on a big right hand but Goldstein slips the punch.
Goldstein wants to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch position.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Juravlev seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Juravlev misses
and Goldstein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Juravlev misses.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Juravlev misses the shot to the body.
Juravlev swinging wildly here.
Juravlev throws a combination that misses
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Goldstein finds it's way through Juravlev's defenses.
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juravlev doesn't seem bothered though.
Juravlev throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Juravlev with a nice cross.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev misses the jab.
Goldstein tries to counter with a clinch but Juravlev shakes him off and moves away.

Juravlev takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Juravlev avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Juravlev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein is looking to control Juravlev's arms but Juravlev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goldstein has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Juravlev.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Juravlev looking to slow down the pace here.
Goldstein lands a nice uppercut.
Goldstein can't get the takedown.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Juravlev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldstein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alexey Juravlev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juravlev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juravlev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Goldstein lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juravlev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldstein manages to get himself to full guard.

Juravlev stops Goldstein from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Juravlev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldstein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Juravlev misses with a lunging right hand

and Goldstein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldstein.
Juravlev controlling the action here for a moment.
Goldstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Juravlev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Juravlev breaks from the clinch.
Goldstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juravlev throws a hook but Goldstein blocks it.
Juravlev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldstein's head backwards.
Goldstein slips a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Juravlev tries to move into range but Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Juravlev misses with a right hand
and Juravlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Juravlev off the cage and back into range.
Juravlev swinging wildly here.
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
Goldstein ducks under a wild hook from Juravlev.
Goldstein works the jab nicely.
Juravlev misses with an uppercut
enabling Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Juravlev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Juravlev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juravlev's elbow.
Goldstein lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juravlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Juravlev controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goldstein goes for a takedown attempt but Juravlev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juravlev misses with a jab to the body
and Goldstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juravlev.
Goldstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goldstein slips under a jab from Juravlev.
Juravlev jabs at Goldstein's body.
Juravlev misses with a looping left.
Goldstein swings for the body but Juravlev moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Juravlev moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
Juravlev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein wants to slow Juravlev down by chopping away at his legs.
Goldstein throws a leg kick
enabling Juravlev to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Goldstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Juravlev with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Juravlev checks a leg kick.
Juravlev throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Juravlev misses with a looping right.
Goldstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Juravlev pushes him away.
Goldstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein scores with a nice right hand.
Goldstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juravlev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juravlev.
Goldstein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juravlev swings for the body but Goldstein moves out of range.
Goldstein wants to counter the offense by Juravlev and move into the clinch position.
Juravlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldstein lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juravlev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldstein moves away.
A nice side step and Goldstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Juravlev throws a shot to the body.
Juravlev throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Juravlev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juravlev 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Juravlev!
Alexey Juravlev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.