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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Merriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg's entrance music is GOLDBERG. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawne Merriman!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merriman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Merriman fails with the takedown
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Merriman!
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merriman wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
Goldberg tries to control but Merriman wriggling away.
Goldberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriman is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Merriman tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Merriman is staying in there.
Merriman working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merriman is looking to escape.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merriman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goldberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merriman is looking to improve his position but Goldberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Merriman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merriman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to finish this one by submission but Merriman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goldberg.
Merriman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merriman gets back to half guard.
Goldberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goldberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Merriman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Merriman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Merriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg is working Merriman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg won't allow Merriman to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriman wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merriman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merriman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merriman is controlling him.
Merriman postures up.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merriman trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merriman.
Goldberg controlling Merriman's posture.
Merriman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merriman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merriman stands up over Goldberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Merriman from controlling successfully.
Goldberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merriman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merriman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merriman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merriman looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merriman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldberg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg wants to hold on but Merriman pushes him away.
Merriman tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Goldberg wants to hold on but Merriman pushes him away.
Merriman trying to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Merriman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Merriman has his takedown stuffed
so Goldberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Merriman trying to control the position.
Merriman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merriman trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Merriman had control of the position.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Merriman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merriman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goldberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Merriman trying to control here.
Merriman is trying to stand up here but Goldberg is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Merriman controls his leg.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Merriman is working away.
Merriman wants to get back to full guard.
Merriman is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Merriman wants to get back to full guard.
Merriman works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Merriman from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Merriman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldberg sprawls well initially but Merriman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merriman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Merriman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg kicks off Merriman and gets to his feet.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Merriman circles away easily
and Merriman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Merriman cracks Goldberg with a solid left hand.
Merriman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Merriman is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merriman trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merriman connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merriman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merriman wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Shawne Merriman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merriman works over Goldberg with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawne Merriman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldberg 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
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hype
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FIGHT
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