PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pall Sigmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sigmarsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Du Hast, Rammstein. Goldberg has chosen GOLDBERG as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pall Sigmarsson
vs
Goldberg

194 cm
33
272 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

193 cm
34
265 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pall Sigmarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmarsson misses with a low kick as Goldberg jumps back.
Sigmarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Sigmarsson misses with an uppercut.
Goldberg throws a head kick but Sigmarsson moves out of range.

Sigmarsson rushes Goldberg and presses him up against the cage.
Goldberg is trying to pull guard but Sigmarsson has him pressed against the cage.

Goldberg has hold of one of Sigmarsson's legs. Sigmarsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Goldberg gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg passes Sigmarsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goldberg decides to stand up.

Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sigmarsson's half guard.
Sigmarsson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Sigmarsson here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goldberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goldberg taking a breather here.
Goldberg grinds an elbow into Sigmarsson's temple.
Sigmarsson tries to improve position but can't.
Goldberg working away.
Sigmarsson is looking for a sweep.

Goldberg swings around for an armbar but Sigmarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Goldberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg is pulling down on Sigmarsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Sigmarsson, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg wants to control but Sigmarsson passes easily into half guard.
Sigmarsson with the ground and pound but Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Sigmarsson postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sigmarsson's guard.

Sigmarsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goldberg escapes and throws Sigmarsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Goldberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sigmarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goldberg controlling the position.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Sigmarsson looks to move to half guard but instead Goldberg has passed into mount! Damn!
Goldberg raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigmarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.

Goldberg goes for an armbar but Sigmarsson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sigmarsson.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigmarsson wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sigmarsson looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sigmarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goldberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sigmarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldberg somewhat.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigmarsson throws out the jab.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sigmarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sigmarsson is looking to sweep but instead, Goldberg has passed into half guard.

Goldberg is working for a submission of some sort.

Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Sigmarsson defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmarsson is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Goldberg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sigmarsson is trying to control but can't.
Sigmarsson is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sigmarsson is in trouble now - Goldberg has advanced to mount!
Sigmarsson wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.

Goldberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sigmarsson is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Sigmarsson is trying to escape the mount.
Goldberg controlling his opponent.
Sigmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sigmarsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goldberg.

Goldberg wants to finish this one by submission but Sigmarsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goldberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sigmarsson is working to get back to half guard.

Goldberg get's back to his feet.
Sigmarsson throws a head kick that half lands.

Sigmarsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sigmarsson is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg tries to move to mount but Sigmarsson blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldberg dominates the positioning.
Goldberg works to advance to full mount. Sigmarsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Goldberg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sigmarsson to take his back!

Sigmarsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sigmarsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like Jon Pall Sigmarsson has been cut.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sigmarsson is looking to escape.
Sigmarsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Pall Sigmarsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Goldberg throws a leg kick
and Sigmarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldberg thumps Sigmarsson with a low kick.

Goldberg feints and as Sigmarsson raises his hands in defense, Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sigmarsson keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Sigmarsson keeps moving.
Goldberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sigmarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goldberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Sigmarsson shows good takedown defense.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Goldberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Sigmarsson misses

so Goldberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sigmarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Sigmarsson.

Sigmarsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into half guard.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg controlling the action here.
Sigmarsson is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sigmarsson is trying to control but Goldberg manages to pass to mount!
Sigmarsson tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg stands up from mount. Strange move.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sigmarsson.
A jab from Sigmarsson misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.
Sigmarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sigmarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sigmarsson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Goldberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Goldberg pulls guard effortlessly.
Goldberg throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sigmarsson wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.

Goldberg pushes Sigmarsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmarsson throws a push kick but Goldberg slaps the foot to one side.
Jon Pall Sigmarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Goldberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sigmarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sigmarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goldberg trying to control the position but instead, Sigmarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goldberg into the cage.
Nice body punch from Sigmarsson.
Goldberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldberg is trying to push Sigmarsson away but Sigmarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sigmarsson is pressed up against the cage. Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigmarsson down to the mat. Sigmarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Sigmarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigmarsson. Sigmarsson obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goldberg 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.