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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodriguez Rodriguez (ranked 2173 p4p, 2840 weight class) and David Goldberg (ranked 251 p4p, 319 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodriguez Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodriguez uses it to pass to side control.
Rodriguez staying calm.
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.
Goldberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodriguez.
Goldberg is being controlled here.
Goldberg is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldberg, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
And Goldberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodriguez quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
That's six 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.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriguez has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goldberg advances to full mount.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
Goldberg with shots to the head and body - Rodriguez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goldberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount and Rodriguez is in trouble!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rodriguez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Rodriguez is staying in there.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Goldberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goldberg misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goldberg sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Goldberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldberg tries to land a leg kick but Rodriguez saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Goldberg.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Rodriguez feints and as Goldberg raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Rodriguez is working for a kimura here but Goldberg manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodriguez's guard.
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed Goldberg to get to half guard.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Goldberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
As Goldberg backs away, Rodriguez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez!
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Goldberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Goldberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Rodriguez is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Rodriguez stops Goldberg from passing to mount.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg is chipping away with strikes.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldberg trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Rodriguez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rodriguez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldberg moves into full mount! Rodriguez won't be happy about that!
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Goldberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg stalling.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Goldberg!
David Goldberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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