PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Ragnarson (ranked 3137 p4p, 2079 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 423 p4p, 298 weight class). Goldberg has chosen GOLDBERGS WCW INTRO MUSIC as his entrance music. 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?

Ragnarson
vs
Goldberg

189 cm
26
196
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goldberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnarson, which made it look bad.
Ragnarson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarson.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnarson pinned against the cage. Ragnarson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ragnarson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnar Ragnarson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Ragnarson slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Some wild striking there from Ragnarson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldberg.
Ragnarson staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Ragnarson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarson throws a hook to the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarson slips under a jab.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnarson.
It looked like Ragnarson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg fails with the takedown.
Ragnarson throws a one two combo.
Ragnarson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ragnarson. Beautiful body shot.

Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnarson's half guard.
Ragnarson tries to kick Goldberg off but Goldberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ragnarson trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Ragnarson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ragnarson wants to control but Goldberg passes into side.
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goldberg scores with punches from side control.
Goldberg lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ragnarson some visible discomfort.
Goldberg wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping him busy.
Goldberg passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ragnarson!
Goldberg lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looking to finish Ragnarson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ragnarson!
Goldberg landing punches.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Ragnarson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Goldberg scores with punches and elbows.
Goldberg is landing with strikes from the back.

Ragnarson is rocked!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Goldberg.
Oh Ragnarson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
Goldberg lands a series of strikes from the back and Ragnarson goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Post fight, Bill Goldberg stared into the camera and said 'WHOSE NEXT?????!!!!'.