Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 389
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay misses with a body shot.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold throws a right and a left that Clay avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clay misses the jab.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Gold moves away from the strike by Clay.
Clay tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Clay misses the target.
Clay jabs Gold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clay scores with a jab to the body.
Clay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clay is looking to wear down Gold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bejamin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
We've been informed that Gold has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Clay's head coaches at Fenrir MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gold's head backwards.
Clay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Bejamin Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gold.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Clay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gold misses with a hook to the body
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Clay has been cut.#T3#
Gold misses with a hook. Clay ducked under it nicely.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Clay misses its target.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt.
Clay lands a nice shot that snaps Gold's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Gold defending well as Clay loads up on a big left hand.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Clay slips the punch.
It looked like Clay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clay misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
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!
Clay avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold looks to land a combination but Clay avoids it well.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bejamin Gold will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
Clay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Clay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Gold throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Gold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold misses with a hook
and Clay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Gold takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Gold misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Clay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clay connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Clay.
Gold digs a good hook to Clay's body.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Clay throwing a counter right hand but Gold manages to avoid it.#TD#
Clay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gold tries to kick Clay off but Clay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clay working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clay throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely. #T3##SUB#
Clay is working for a submission of some sort.
Clay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gold pushes Clay off looking to stand but Clay dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clay not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gold is not content to let Clay control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gold misses with a combination
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
As Clay backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Clay manages to avoid it all.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Bejamin Gold's cut even more.
Gold digs a good hook to Clay's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Clay dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Gold is rocked!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a huge left! Gold is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clay isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gold from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Clay!
Andrew Clay seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 387
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sohal attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Gold.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sohal feinted with a counter takedown.
Gold connects with a body shot that sends Sohal's belly button to the back.
Sohal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sohal.
Sohal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gold sprawls and moves away.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sohal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sohal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Ground and pound from Sohal. #SUB#
Sohal is working for a kimura but Gold is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Sohal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sohal winds up and cracks Gold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gold is trying to stand up here but Sohal is controlling him well.
Sohal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sohal trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well. #T2#
Gold taking some punishment here, with Sohal in his half guard.
Sohal is controlling the pace.
Gold is trying to stand back up but Sohal is controlling him #T3#
Ground and pound from Sohal.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sohal lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Sohal there.
Sohal winds up and cracks Gold with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sohal stalling.
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. Sohal connects with a nice short shot to Gold's temple. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sohal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sohal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sohal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gold wants to get back to his feet.
Sohal drops an elbow to the side of Gold's head.
Sohal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sohal is keen to just control but Gold is a slippery customer.
Gold is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Sohal is working for an americana but Gold has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Sohal was thinking about the submission.
Sohal connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Sohal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sohal manages to avoid it.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Sohal moved out of range nicely.
Sohal feinted with a counter takedown.
Sohal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sohal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gold sprawls and moves away.
Sohal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gold throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sohal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sohal.
Sohal is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sohal stays in close to Gold's body and controls the position.
John Sohal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sohal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Gold wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sohal manages to pass to side control.
Sohal trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold tries to kick Sohal off but Sohal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sohal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sohal trying to mount his opponent but Gold defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sohal in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sohal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Sohal tries to counter with a takedown but Gold is quick to defend against it.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Sohal moved out of range nicely.
Sohal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sohal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Sohal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sohal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold. #T3#
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Sohal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold misses with a hook #TD#
and Sohal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gold!
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Sohal drags him back down.
Gold tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sohal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sohal landing strikes from the mount.
Sohal landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Gold really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sohal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sohal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sohal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sohal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gold is on top in guard. #SUB#
Sohal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sohal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gold has managed to get both his arms back between Sohal's legs - danger averted.
Gold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold wanted to stand there but Sohal had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Sohal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sohal moves away.
Bejamin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a hook but Sohal blocks it.
Sohal attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Sohal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sohal moves out of range of the strikes.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bejamin Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold throws a hook but Sohal blocks it.
Gold has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sohal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sohal feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sohal moves out of range.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sohal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sohal defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Sohal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Sohal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Sohal counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Sohal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gold wants to stand but Sohal is controlling the position.
Sohal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
Sohal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sohal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sohal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gold's head.
Sohal wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.#ES2#
Gold pushes Sohal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Gold throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sohal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gold won't be happy with that.
Sohal scoring with punches and elbows.
Sohal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gold keeps working.
Gold is trying to escape the position but Sohal is controlling the position. #SUB#
Sohal tries for a kimura but Gold is defending well.
Sohal is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bejamin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sohal controls the position.
Gold is not content to let Sohal control the position.
Gold tries to escape but Sohal is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold is not content to let Sohal control the position.
Sohal is putting a hurting on Gold here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bejamin Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sohal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sohal!

Event: GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Gold misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Gold's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Winchester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winchester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Winchester forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Winchester has double underhooks.
Winchester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Winchester struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Winchester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gold's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Winchester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Winchester has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winchester slips a straight right by Gold.
A jab from Gold does it's job there.
Winchester tries to clinch up.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winchester.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Winchester cracks Gold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Winchester moves into the clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Winchester has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Winchester. #T2#
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Winchester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Bejamin Gold's cut is getting worse.
Winchester with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Winchester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester lands an elbow inside that Gold shrugs off.
Gold blocking some punches.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Winchester tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Winchester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but Gold blocks it.
Winchester throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winchester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Winchester lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Bejamin Gold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winchester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gold's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Bejamin Gold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Winchester swinging wildly here.
Gold throws a jab when Winchester was well out of range.
Winchester slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Gold saw that one coming.
Winchester's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winchester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gold slips under a jab.
Winchester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winchester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Winchester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Winchester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bejamin Gold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Winchester!
After the fight, Sam Winchester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GDL 81:Wright VS Kock 3
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gold lands the left hand.#CL#
Brooks has Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Gold blocks with his arms.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
Brooks keeps control of Gold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Gold throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Gold misses with the combination.
Gold scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Brooks slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Brooks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it. #CL#
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Brooks tries to land a front kick but Gold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Brooks. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks scores with a nice body kick.
Brooks throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Gold throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Gold lands.
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gold lands a nice hook to Brooks's body. Brooks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Brooks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Brooks rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Brooks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gold misses.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks with the inside leg kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Brooks.
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gold lands a head shot.
Brooks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Brooks thumps Gold with a low kick.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brooks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gold takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gold misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?
Brooks slips under a jab.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Gold misses.
Brooks connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold can't break the clinch.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gold avoids it.
Brooks has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gold is trying to break free.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks looking to throw knees to the head but Gold is blocking nicely.
Brooks stalls.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks slips a jab from Gold.#CL#
Brooks forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position. #T4#
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Brooks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Bejamin Gold's cut even more.
Gold misses with a hook.
It looks like Brooks has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
Gold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks scores with a nice head shot.
Gold connects with a body shot.
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Brooks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
That kick from Brooks tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Gold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Gold tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks. #BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brooks scores with a hook.
Brooks feints a jab and as Gold dips his head, Brooks unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gold right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gold falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Brooks smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 76:Roughneck VS Tragedy
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Lagounov throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Lagounov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Lagounov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gold connects with a crisp jab.
Lagounov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold!
Sloppy strikes from Lagounov. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold dodges the punch combination from Lagounov.
Gold lands a nice looking body shot.
Gold staying out of range there.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lagounov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Gold scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Lagounov takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Lagounov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Lagounov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lagounov but great work by Gold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Gold stands up.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lagounov.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Lagounov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold lands a jab to Lagounov's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagounov lands with a nice combination. Gold backs away looking to recover.
A cross from Gold lands.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lagounov moves forwards but Gold connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Lagounov has managed to clinch. #T2##BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Lagounov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lagounov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Gold explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gold throws a sloppy body shot
and Lagounov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lagounov needs to keep his hands up - Gold had a free shot at his head there.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Lagounov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kyrylo Lagounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagounov throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Lagounov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagounov moves away.
Gold backing away here, and Lagounov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gold lands with a cross.
Gold is looking to wear down Lagounov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lagounov moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.#T3#
Lagounov scores with a hook.
Lagounov is looking to clinch but Gold is avoiding it. #CL2#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Lagounov. Lagounov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lagounov tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
Lagounov throws a right and a left that Gold avoids nicely.
Gold is looking for a counter combo.
Lagounov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Lagounov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lagounov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Lagounov looks to throw a body kick
and Gold counters with a left and a right that stings Lagounov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lagounov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Bejamin Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagounov tries to clinch up
and Gold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gold's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lagounov has a takedown stuffed.
Gold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gold with a jab.
Lagounov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lagounov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagounov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold moves out of range as Lagounov throws a body kick.
Lagounov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bejamin Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lagounov on the side of the head.
Gold avoids the body shot from Lagounov.
Gold scores with a one two! Lagounov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold with a jab.
Gold looks to land a combination but Lagounov avoids it well.
Lagounov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lagounov walks into a stiff left hand from Gold.#ROC#Lagounov is rocked!
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Gold.
Lagounov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold is pawing at Lagounov, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lagounov's nose. Lagounov is badly hurt! Gold pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lagounov tries desperately to hold on but Gold is relentless in his assault! As Lagounov receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Gold away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bejamin Gold!
Kyrylo Lagounov was interviewed post fight and said '...'.

Event: GDL 73: Hansson VS Keskinen
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Gold throws a series of punches but Unbelivable avoids them all with ease.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unbelivable throws a leg kick that misses.
Unbelivable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Unbelivable somewhat.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unbelivable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gold cracks Unbelivable with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gold tries to bum rush Unbelivable with a series of wild strikes but Unbelivable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Unbelivable unleashes a big counter combination but Gold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Unbelivable staying out of range there.#T1#
Unbelivable tries a head kick but it misses.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gold dodges the punch combination from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Unbelivable throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Gold swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unbelivable counters with a body kick that stops Gold in his tracks momentarily.
Unbelivable has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Unbelivable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Gold. #T2#
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unbelivable.
Bejamin Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unbelivable takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Unbelivable clinches.
Gold is trying to break free.
Unbelivable is looking for a takedown.
Bejamin Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold can't break the clinch.
Unbelivable tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gold avoids it.
Gold wants to break free but Unbelivable has control. #BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch.
Unbelivable fails with the takedown.
Gold lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Gold scores with a hook.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Unbelivable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Unbelivable.
Gold avoids the head kick by Unbelivable.
A big left from Gold misses.
Unbelivable is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Unbelivable clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unbelivable fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Unbelivable darts in trying to clinch
and Gold counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4##CL2#
Unbelivable closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold tries to break free but Unbelivable pushes him back against the cage.
Unbelivable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gold smiles and moves away.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Unbelivable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Gold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Unbelivable avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Unbelivable shoots in but no luck this time.
Unbelivable lands a jab to the nose.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bejamin Gold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Unbelivable takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Unbelivable wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Unbelivable wants to counter the offense by Gold and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold scores with a one two! Unbelivable had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Unbelivable is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Unbelivable is defended easily by Gold.#T1#
Unbelivable tries to clinch but Gold moves away
and Gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unbelivable dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Unbelivable wants to counter the offense by Gold and move into the clinch position.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unbelivable can do to turn this around?
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Unbelivable makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gold really felt that one!
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold misses with a body shot.
Gold scores with a jab to the body.
Unbelivable takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a takedown but Gold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Unbelivable's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2##CL2#
Unbelivable rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Unbelivable breaks from the clinch.
Unbelivable moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Gold coming out on top.
Unbelivable is still on wobbly legs! Can Gold finish him?
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Unbelivable seems to have recovered his senses.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Unbelivable tries to counter by closing the distance.
Unbelivable goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Unbelivable moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.
Unbelivable avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold thuds a left hand into Unbelivable's body.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold throws a right hand that Unbelivable ducks under and follows up with a left that Unbelivable also avoids with ease.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Unbelivable's shoulder, as Unbelivable tries to avoid the shot.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unbelivable wants to clinch.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Unbelivable counters with a low kick, right behind Gold 's knee.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold!
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Unbelivable tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
Unbelivable takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Unbelivable takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Unbelivable pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Unbelivable keeps control of Gold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unbelivable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unbelivable swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unbelivable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bejamin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up.
Unbelivable throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Unbelivable is looking to clinch but Gold is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bejamin Gold dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Unbelivable connects with a right hand. Gold shakes it off.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Unbelivable moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Unbelivable throws a big counter head kick but Gold avoids it with no problem.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Unbelivable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Unbelivable takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Unbelivable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unbelivable slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Unbelivable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Unbelivable fails to land with a series of punches.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unbelivable wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Unbelivable.#CL2#
Unbelivable has Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Unbelivable works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Unbelivable misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unbelivable takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Unbelivable. #T2#
Unbelivable misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold is trying to break free.
Unbelivable controlling the action here for a moment.
Unbelivable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Unbelivable won't allow it.
Unbelivable keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Gold is trying to push Unbelivable away but Unbelivable has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Unbelivable lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Gold scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Unbelivable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Unbelivable fails with the takedown.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unbelivable wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Unbelivable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Unbelivable gets a clinch. #BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold throws a series of punches but Unbelivable avoids them all with ease.
Unbelivable blocks a jab.
Unbelivable feints the counter takedown.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bejamin Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Unbelivable is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Usko Unbelivable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unbelivable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Unbelivable tries to counter with a clinch but Gold shakes him off and moves away.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unbelivable manages to avoid it.
Unbelivable tries to clinch up.
Unbelivable shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bejamin Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Unbelivable throws a combination that misses
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold digs a good hook to Unbelivable's body.
Gold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unbelivable's head.
Gold looks to land a combination. Unbelivable sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bejamin Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gold, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bejamin Gold!
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.

Event: GDL 70: Legba VS River
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Amr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gold circles away quickly and effectively.
Amr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amr somewhat.
Amr has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a left and a right that stings Amr.
Gold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amr. Amr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Gold drops Amr with a beautiful combination! Amr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gold is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Amr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold catches Amr with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Amr forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bejamin Gold!
The defeated Mohamed Amr had this to say: 'Alhamdullah I will try my best anyways'.

Event: GDL 67: Galvarino VS Poika
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John with the counter takedown but Gold avoids it easily.
Bejamin Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold lands with a right hand.
Gold throws a shot to the body.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John shoots in looking for a takedown but Gold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing John's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
John closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gold did well to prevent John getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
John takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for John on the ground.
Gold has hold of John's hands but John slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Gold is rocked!#CUT2#Bejamin Gold's cut is getting worse.
Gold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Gold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Bejamin Gold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
John lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gold! More strikes land and this one is all over! John jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon John!
During a confident post fight interview, Marlon John thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 63: Byczkiewicz vs Alvar
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gold.
Cover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cover scrambles back to his feet.
Gold throws a right hand that Cover ducks under and follows up with a left that Cover also avoids with ease.
Cover wants to clinch.
Gold digs a good body shot into Cover's ribs.
Cover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cover.
Gold lands the left hand.
Cover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Cover misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cover thinking.
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!
Cover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gold throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Gold.
Gold cracks a nice hook into Cover's ribs.
Gold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cover on the side of the head.#T1#
Cover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Gold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gold works over Cover's head and body with a nice combination.
Gold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cover throws a head kick that misses.
Cover with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Gold counters with a crisp one two that drops Cover! Gold thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cover to his feet! Cover is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cover is rocked!
Cover is breathing heavily.
Gold blocks a head kick by Cover.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Cover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold Throws a clean left jab. Gold Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Cover's chin! Cover crumbles to the ground and Gold follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gold!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bejamin Gold!
In defeat, Tyson Cover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you dude !'.

Event: GDL London: Mid-Week Makeup
Date: Sep 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
Brooks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Brooks.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks tried to counter with a leg kick but Gold avoided it.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brooks throws a hook but Gold blocks it.
Brooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gold doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Gold as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gold counters with a series of strikes. Brooks will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold slips a straight right by Brooks.
Gold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold. #T1#
Brooks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Gold misses with a hook
and Brooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks cracks Gold with an open hand slap.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gold's head.#CUT#It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.
Gold blocks a jab.
Gold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks throws a body kick that misses.
Brooks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brooks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brooks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
Brooks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gold will feel that in the morning.
Brooks scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gold misses with a straight right.
Gold missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely. #T3#
Gold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Brooks thumps Gold with a low kick.
Gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brooks. Brooks obviously looking to wear him down.
Brooks tries to land a leg kick but Gold saw it coming and moves away.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Brooks is looking to slow Gold down with leg kicks.
Gold tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Gold moved out of range nicely.
Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Jab, jab by Brooks - just one landing.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks.
Brooks clobbers Gold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brooks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for Brooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
As Gold backs away, Brooks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gold throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brooks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gold missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brooks.
Brooks blocks a jab.
Brooks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Brooks backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Gold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gold's hands.#T1#
Brooks throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by Brooks.
Gold tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brooks lands a nice shot that snaps Gold's head back.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gold.
Gold throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Gold looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gold crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brooks - the referee stops the clock and Gold gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brooks. Gold manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brooks scores with a nice head shot.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
A good leg kick by Brooks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brooks, as that shot connected.
Gold lands a right hook to the body.
Brooks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brooks.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gold.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Gold misses with a left hand
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Gold misses.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Brooks.
Gold on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Brooks scores with a spinning back kick!
Brooks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gold avoids a kick to the body.
Gold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bejamin Gold's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Brooks delivers a nice body kick.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gold takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Brooks.
Brooks lands a leg kick that knocks Gold off balance momentarily.
Brooks catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gold misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Brooks cracks Gold with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Gold is rocked!
Brooks throws a monster overhand right that drops Gold! Brooks follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Brooks!
A relieved looking Eric Brooks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GDL 48: Kong vs Stone
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunnarsson.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold pushes Gunnarsson off looking to stand but Gunnarsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gunnarsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Gunnarsson stops Gold from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gold is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: GDL 40: Stone vs Obi
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold throws a one two combo.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Cover is just out of range.
Cover shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold throws out a counter right but Cover avoids it with no problem.
Cover fails with the takedown.#KD2#
Gold drops Cover with a beautiful combination! Cover stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gold is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cover scrambles back to his feet.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Cover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Cover counters with a quick kick to the body but Gold blocks it.
Cover has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gold as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Cover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gold has knocked Cover down with a huge combo! Gold steps away and waves a wobbly Cover back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Cover is rocked!
Gold connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Cover covering up! Gold comes in with a big uppercut and Cover goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bejamin Gold!
In defeat, Tyson Cover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you dude !'.

Event: GDL 31: Khan vs Jacks
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Gold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gold is fighting to break Bebbanburg's control of his arms but Bebbanburg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gold is sitting in close to Bebbanburg's body. Bebbanburg has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gold is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gold is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bebbanburg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uhtred Bebbanburg!

Event: Core Combat I
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold digs a good body shot into Sugawara's ribs.
Gold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Sugawara drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sugawara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sugawara is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sugawara scoring with some ground and pound.
Sugawara advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sugawara has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gold defend it? Sugawara steps over the head and cranks it - Gold is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sugawara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tashiro Sugawara!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019

#R1#
Miocic looks to clinch
and Gold counters with a two punch combo.
Gold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miocic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miocic just manages to avoid it.
Miocic misses with a series of wild punches.
Miocic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miocic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gold.#CL#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Miocic has double underhooks.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##TD2#
Miocic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miocic is in Gold's guard.
Miocic wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Gold is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic lands a couple of digs.
Miocic postures up.
Miocic controlling from the top position.
It looks like Miocic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miocic prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Miocic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Miocic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2##CL#
Gold clinches up with Miocic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miocic napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Miocic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Miocic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Miocic throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Gold shoots for a takedown but Miocic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Bejamin Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.#T3#
Miocic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold needs to keep his hands up - Miocic had a free shot at his head there.
Miocic throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
Gold fails with the takedown.
Gold is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Miocic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gold napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Miocic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gold to his feet. #CL2#
Miocic has managed to clinch.
Gold wants to break free but Miocic has control. #T4#
A short right from Miocic on the inside.
Miocic stalling.
Gold misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Miocic breaks from the clinch.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Miocic moves into the clinch.
Miocic is working for takedown but Gold is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Miocic manages to break the clinch.
Miocic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Miocic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Miocic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gold attempts a counter takedown but Miocic avoids it well and moves away.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miocic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Gold gets the takedown into side control.
Gold tries to advance to mount but Miocic denies him.
Gold wants to control but Miocic is keeping him busy.
Gold happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to control the position but Miocic is working away. #T1#
Gold prevents Miocic from escaping the position.
Miocic is not content to let Gold control the position.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt - Miocic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miocic moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
Miocic has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Miocic throws an off balance right hand
and Gold counters with a three punch combo that has Miocic backing up. Miocic nods at Gold to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Miocic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miocic misses with a two punch combination.
Miocic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miocic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bejamin Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Miocic cracks Gold with a good jab.
Gold connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gold is defended easily by Miocic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Miocic clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Miocic pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch.
Miocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic checks the leg kick.
Miocic misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold. #CL2#
Miocic clinches with his opponent.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gold wants to break free but Miocic has control.
Miocic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Miocic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miocic tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Miocic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Miocic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stipe Miocic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Miocic.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stipe Miocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Miocic clinches up against the cage.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miocic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Miocic wants to clinch.
Miocic stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Miocic has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.#BC#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miocic smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bejamin Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Miocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Miocic avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Miocic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miocic prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Miocic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Miocic clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Miocic pulls Gold in close to his closed guard and prevents Gold from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miocic is keeping the position for now.
Stipe Miocic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Gold looking to sit in guard and control but Miocic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miocic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miocic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gold's head.
Miocic works over Gold with some ground and pound from guard.
Miocic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miocic connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gold has momentary wrist control but Miocic slips an elbow through the middle.
Miocic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gold wants to stand but Miocic is controlling the position. #SU2#
Miocic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gold circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bejamin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stipe Miocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stipe Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miocic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Miocic!

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