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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 4790 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 550 p4p, 549 weight class). Goldberg comes to the cage accompanied by GOLDBERGS WCW INTRO MUSIC. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer scores with a leg kick.
Hammer slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Hammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Goldberg is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldberg blocks the leg kick.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hammer's head.
Goldberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammer tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
Goldberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Hammer's head.
Hammer won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hammer to regain full guard.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hammer defending well though.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Goldberg working Hammer over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg throwing shots but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer looks winded!
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg 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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Goldberg seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Hammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Hammer has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg working Hammer over with strikes.
Hammer is rocked!
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg scores with a big shot! Hammer's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hammer! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'WHOSE NEXT?????!!!!'.
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hype
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pop
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