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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ric Sparkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparkler comes to the cage accompanied by Like A Sewing Machine. Neil Goldman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Great wrestler
Great elbows
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World class MT
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ric Sparkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Goldman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparkler swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman misses with a head kick.
Sparkler misses with a jab to the body
and Goldman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sparkler tries to clinch but Goldman is having none of it.
Sparkler ducks under a wild hook from Goldman.
Goldman misses with a low kick.
Goldman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparkler misses with a jab to the body
and Goldman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparkler slips under a jab.
Sparkler wants to clinch
letting Goldman counter with a right hand.
Goldman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sparkler darts in trying to clinch
and Goldman counters with a head kick.
Goldman throws a sloppy head kick and Sparkler moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparkler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Goldman there.
Sparkler misses with a combination
and Goldman counters with a straight right hand.
Sparkler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldman counters with a leg kick.
Sparkler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goldman!
Sparkler looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Sparkler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldman tries to improve position but can't.
Sparkler prevents Goldman from escaping the position.
Sparkler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Goldman's face as Sparkler controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Sparkler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparkler trying to control the position but Goldman is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparkler controlling the position from side mount.
Goldman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sparkler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goldman is looking for a sweep.
Sparkler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sparkler controlling the position from side mount.
Sparkler wants to take a breather but Goldman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sparkler.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparkler stays in close to Goldman's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ric Sparkler.
Goldman throws a leg kick that misses.
Sparkler jabs at Goldman's body.
Goldman misses with a two punch combination.
Sparkler shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparkler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparkler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparkler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sparkler misses with a body shot
and Goldman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparkler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldman slips a straight right by Sparkler.
Sparkler moves into range and clinches up with Goldman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sparkler tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Sparkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparkler controlling the action here for a moment.
Sparkler blocks an elbow strike from Goldman.
Sparkler lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Neil Goldman has been cut.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparkler is looking to clinch.
Sparkler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sparkler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparkler is looking to wear down Goldman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparkler throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Goldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Goldman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Goldman.
Sparkler misses with a shot to the body
and Goldman counters with an outside leg kick.
Sparkler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldman is fending him off so far but Sparkler persists. Nope, Goldman circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparkler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldman as he jumps to the side.
Sparkler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparkler shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldman sprawls well. He's pushed Sparkler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Sparkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman scores with a decent looking hook.
Goldman throws a good cross that connects.
Goldman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparkler.
Sparkler needs to keep his hands up - Goldman had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sparkler checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sparkler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparkler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goldman!
Goldman scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparkler misses with a body punch
and Goldman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparkler doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparkler misses with a shot to the body
and Goldman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goldman scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldman lands with a nice combination. Sparkler backs away looking to recover.
Sparkler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparkler doesn't seem bothered though.
Neil Goldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparkler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparkler ducks right into an uppercut from Goldman.
Sparkler ducks right into an uppercut from Goldman.
Sparkler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldman moves away.
Goldman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldman tries to land a front kick but Sparkler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparkler under the eye.
Goldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman cracks Sparkler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sparkler misses with a jab to the body
and Goldman counters with a nice leg kick.
Sparkler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goldman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goldman ducks under a wild hook from Sparkler.
Sparkler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparkler wants to clinch up but Goldman keeps it at a distance.
Goldman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparkler throws a poor cross that misses
and Goldman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neil Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparkler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldman kicks Sparkler off and gets to his feet.
Sparkler with a poor takedown
and Goldman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ric Sparkler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Goldman tenderised Sparkler's leg. Sparkler is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Goldman as Sparkler shoots in.
Goldman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldman lands a jab-cross combination.
Goldman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sparkler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goldman pinned against the cage. Goldman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparkler.
Goldman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sparkler back to the cage. Goldman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goldman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparklers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goldman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparkler misses with a combination
and Goldman counters with a thumping low kick.
Goldman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sparkler closes the distance and clinches up with Goldman, looking for a takedown. Sparkler pushes Goldman against the cage but Goldman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparkler slips a jab and a cross from Goldman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldman.
Sparkler misses with a combination
and Goldman counters with a nice body shot.
Goldman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goldman misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Goldman misses.
Goldman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparkler. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman slips a jab and a cross from Sparkler.
Sparkler misses with a wild body shot.
Sparkler has his takedown stuffed
and Goldman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Goldman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Goldman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sparkler dives in and grabs Goldman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldman pushes down on Sparkler's head and hops out.
Goldman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparkler misses with a shot to the body
and Goldman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldman motions for Sparkler to come forward. Goldman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparkler wants to clinch.
Goldman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparkler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sparkler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldman wants to stand but Sparkler is controlling the position.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparkler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goldman wants to stand but Sparkler is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparkler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparkler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparkler throwing strikes from guard but Goldman blocks nicely.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Sparkler from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sparkler fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparkler instigates a clinch.
Goldman tries a body shot but Sparkler blocks it.
Sparkler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldman avoids it.
Sparkler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sparkler avoids the elbow strike from Goldman, against the cage.
Sparkler looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Sparkler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparkler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sparkler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sparkler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldman lands a right hand.
Sparkler is looking to control Goldman's arms but Goldman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sparkler has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goldman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparkler tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldman avoids the damage to the body.
Sparkler blocks an elbow strike.
Goldman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparklers head.
Sparkler lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goldman lands with a light punch inside.
Goldman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goldman breaks the clinch.
Goldman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparkler moves out of range as Goldman strikes.
Goldman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparkler manages to avoid it.
Sparkler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldman.
Sparkler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldman.
Goldman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sparkler swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goldman stuffs the takedown.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparkler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sparkler works Goldman's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparkler is defended easily by Goldman.
Goldman throws a looping overhand right but Sparkler ducks down to avoid it.
Goldman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ric Sparkler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goldman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldman leaves Sparkler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neil Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparkler misses with a body shot
and Goldman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sparkler misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparkler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sparkler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparkler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goldman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparkler throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldman counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparkler misses the body punch
and Goldman counters with a big head kick but Sparkler shrugs it off.
Goldman throws a leg kick which misses Sparkler's front leg but catches the back leg as Sparkler tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Goldman!
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energy
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hype
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