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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goldberg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the Tiger. 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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Goldberg Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Goldberg Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goldberg Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Cormier tries to work over Goldberg Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldberg Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldberg Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier taking a breather.
Goldberg Jr has Cormier pressed against the cage, preventing Cormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Cormier looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow.
Goldberg Jr lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr drops Cormier with a big knee straight up the middle! Cormier is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Cormier is rocked!
Goldberg Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg Jr finish him?
Cormier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldberg Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldberg Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cormier's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr clinches.
Goldberg Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cormier can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg Jr controls the action.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Goldberg Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier misses with some punches.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr gets underhooks to prevent Cormier's takedown attempt.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cormier is trying to break free.
Goldberg Jr blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier is trying to stall.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg Jr avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Goldberg Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands an elbow that stopped Cormier in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldberg Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cormier tries for a takedown but Goldberg Jr manages to get underhooks.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldberg Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Cormier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier is working for takedown but Goldberg Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goldberg Jr blocking some punches.
Cormier wants to break free but Goldberg Jr has control.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the body.
Goldberg Jr prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Knees to the body from Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr blocking some punches.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier tries a knee to the head but Goldberg Jr blocks it.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cormier won't want to take too many of those.
Goldberg Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cormier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cormier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goldberg Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cormier has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cormier is working for takedown but Goldberg Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Cormier.
Goldberg Jr stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goldberg Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goldberg Jr tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cormier swings widly with a right hand
and Goldberg Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier tries to stall but Goldberg Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Cormier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cormier looking for a takedown.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr crunches a lovely knee into Cormier's ribcage.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg Jr avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr has Cormier pressed against the cage, preventing Cormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goldberg Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cormier won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cormier.
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr prevents a body shot from Cormier.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cormier fails to land.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg Jr's elbow.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the head.
Goldberg Jr keeps control of Cormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldberg Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Goldberg Jr.
A hook to the body from Cormier.
Cormier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldberg Jr working Cormier over with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cormier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Goldberg Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cormier avoids it.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Cormier tries to work over Goldberg Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Goldberg Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head.
Cormier blocks an elbow strike from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier lands a shoulder strike.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cormier blocks it with crossed arms.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldberg Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Goldberg Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Cormier's side.
Cormier misses the body punch
and Goldberg Jr counters with a good low kick that Cormier was not able to check.
Goldberg Jr moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier throws a leg kick
and Goldberg Jr counters with a big head kick but Cormier shrugs it off.
Cormier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goldberg Jr's guard.
Goldberg Jr wants to stand but Cormier is controlling the position.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg Jr blocks nicely.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg Jr wants to stand and escape but Cormier is having none of it.
Goldberg Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Goldberg Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg Jr tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier is in close to Goldberg Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg Jr keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Goldberg Jr is looking to stand up but Cormier isn't so interested in that idea.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cormier drops back looking for a leg! Goldberg Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goldberg Jr manages to kick Cormier off! Cormier jumps back into Goldberg Jr's guard.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goldberg Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cormier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goldberg Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goldberg Jr.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldberg Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goldberg Jr thumps Cormier with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cormier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldberg Jr throws a front kick that sends Cormier stumbling back into the cage.
Goldberg Jr thows a body kick. Cormier tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cormier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. Goldberg Jr sprawls well.
Joseph Goldberg Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goldberg Jr connects with a leg kick. Cormier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cormier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldberg Jr keeps Cormier at a distance using the push kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Goldberg Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldberg Jr obliges.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Cormier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldberg Jr.
Goldberg Jr scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr landing knees to the body.
Goldberg Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goldberg Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg Jr controls his hands.
Goldberg Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daniel Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg Jr prevents Cormier from breaking the clinch.
Cormier is trying to drag Goldberg Jr to the mat but Goldberg Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goldberg Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Goldberg Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Cormier digs a right hand underneath Goldberg Jr's ribcage. Goldberg Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cormier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cormier is trying to maintain a safe position but Goldberg Jr gets an underhook and turns Cormier into the cage.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Goldberg Jr blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Goldberg Jr.
Cormier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cormier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goldberg Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goldberg Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
A knee to the head by Goldberg Jr.
Cormier struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg Jr controls his hands.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cormier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg Jr with a knee to the head.
Cormier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goldberg Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cormier struggling to keep hold of the position.
Goldberg Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Goldberg Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cormier gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Goldberg Jr fending off the submission attempt from Cormier.
Cormier tightening his grip on Goldberg Jr, looking for the choke.
Goldberg Jr is trying to shake Cormier off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cormier won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormier throws a right hand that misses
and Goldberg Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goldberg Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Goldberg Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goldberg Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Goldberg Jr!
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