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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 1665 p4p, 215 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 1429 p4p, 190 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 cm
30
207 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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198 cm
32
217 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sweetie Pie misses with a double jab
and Goldberg counters with a body kick. Sweetie Pie moves into the clinch successfully.
Sweetie Pie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sweetie Pie tries to clinch but Goldberg moves out of range. Goldberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Sweetie Pie. Sweetie Pie slips under a jab. Sweetie Pie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sweetie Pie shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense. Sweetie Pie misses with a leg kick and Goldberg counters with a three punch combo that has Sweetie Pie backing up. Sweetie Pie nods at Goldberg to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Sweetie Pie saw that one coming. Goldberg throws a hook but Sweetie Pie blocks it. Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Sweetie Pie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goldberg misses with a body kick. Goldberg throws the left hand but Sweetie Pie avoids the punch easily. Sweetie Pie is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sweetie Pie tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sweetie Pie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside. Goldberg misses with a body shot.
Goldberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sweetie Pie moves into the clinch. Sweetie Pie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the head but Goldberg blocks with his arms.
Sweetie Pie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goldberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweetie Pie has him pressed against the cage. Sweetie Pie just leaning against Goldberg, taking a breather. Sweetie Pie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sweetie Pie trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Sweetie Pie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Sweetie Pie throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid it. Sweetie Pie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goldberg up against the cage. Sweetie Pie tries to land a knee to the head but Goldberg blocks with his arms.
Sweetie Pie has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Sweetie Pie drags the fight down to the ground.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sweetie Pie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well. Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweetie Pie's head. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sweetie Pie has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle. Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body. Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sweetie Pie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sweetie Pie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Sweetie Pie's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweetie Pie's head. Sweetie Pie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Goldberg works over Sweetie Pie with some ground and pound from guard. Sweetie Pie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sweetie Pie has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Sweetie Pie is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sweetie Pie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oh Sweetie Pie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Goldberg postures up in Sweetie Pie's guard and throws a big left but Sweetie Pie blocks it. Sweetie Pie seems to have got his legs back now. Sweetie Pie striking off his back. Goldberg throws a strike but Sweetie Pie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Goldberg keeping full guard, as Sweetie Pie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie throws a big elbow that misses. Goldberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches. Sweetie Pie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sweetie Pie is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up. Goldberg landing with the ground and pound. Sweetie Pie 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. Goldberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sweetie Pie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg swings for the body but Sweetie Pie moves out of range.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Sweetie Pie ducked under it nicely. Sweetie Pie is looking for a counter combo. Goldberg misses with a wild combination.
Goldberg scores with a punch to the head. Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside. A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Goldberg cracks a nice hook into Sweetie Pie's ribs. Sweetie Pie wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sweetie Pie doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldberg circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldberg. Jab by Goldberg. Goldberg cracks Sweetie Pie with an open hand slap. Good shot there by Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice shot by Goldberg. Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside. Goldberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Goldberg misses with a low kick.
Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Goldberg drops Sweetie Pie with a nice combination! Goldberg dives into Sweetie Pie's guard, looking to finish!
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sweetie Pie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far. Sweetie Pie has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sweetie Pie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sweetie Pie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sweetie Pie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Goldberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie throws a strike but Goldberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sweetie Pie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sweetie Pie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Sweetie Pie passes Goldberg's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sweetie Pie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goldberg tries to kick Sweetie Pie off but Sweetie Pie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldberg is trying to get back to full guard. Sweetie Pie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Sweetie Pie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldberg sees it coming and defends easily. Sweetie Pie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Goldberg trying to control from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Goldberg is controlling Sweetie Pie's position as best he can from this difficult position. Sweetie Pie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Goldberg trying to control but Sweetie Pie postures up.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweetie Pie. Sweetie Pie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head. Sweetie Pie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Sweetie Pie throws a strike but Goldberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Sweetie Pie wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldberg is on top in guard.
Sweetie Pie looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweetie Pie, not yet. Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sweetie Pie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sweetie Pie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sweetie Pie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldberg napping and manages to drive through into side control! Goldberg is not content to let Sweetie Pie control the position. Sweetie Pie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. What's Goldberg going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goldberg struggling a bit here. Sweetie Pie advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sweetie Pie.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound. Sweetie Pie throws some wild stikes that Goldberg manages to avoid easily.
Goldberg manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. Sweetie Pie not landing any meaningful shots this time. Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweetie Pie. Goldberg wants to get back to his feet.
Sweetie Pie prevents Goldberg from improving his position. Sweetie Pie working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sweetie Pie looks to land a strike but Goldberg avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sweetie Pie is controlling him. Sweetie Pie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sweetie Pie, into his guard.
Sweetie Pie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well. Sweetie Pie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there. Goldberg landing with the ground and pound. Sweetie Pie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweetie Pie's head. Sweetie Pie has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though. Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound. Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Goldberg stands up over Sweetie Pie, holding on to his feet. Goldberg throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Sweetie Pie is out cold! Goldberg lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg! After winning the bout, Bill Goldberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
55% |
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