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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Le Nogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Nogue has chosen Scred Connexion - Partis de rien as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bastien Le Nogue!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Nogue shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Le Nogue showed some decent athleticism there.
Goldberg is concentrating on defense, preventing Le Nogue from advancing position.
Goldberg gets back to full guard.
Le Nogue throwing strikes but missing.
Le Nogue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Goldberg controlling Le Nogue's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Nogue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg is pulling down on Le Nogue's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Nogue, at least for the moment.
Le Nogue throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Nogue throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Le Nogue is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Goldberg is trying to keep Le Nogue in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goldberg fails with the takedown.
Le Nogue tries to clinch but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Le Nogue swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Nogue shoots in and bounces Goldberg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Le Nogue working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Nogue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Le Nogue missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Nogue wants to stand and escape but instead Goldberg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Goldberg stops Le Nogue from standing up.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Nogue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Nogue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Nogue is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Le Nogue has wrist control.
Le Nogue pulls Goldberg in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bastien Le Nogue hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goldberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldberg tries to sprawl but Le Nogue drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastien Le Nogue dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Le Nogue is out of range.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Le Nogue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Nogue throws a hook but Goldberg avoids it easily.
Le Nogue is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Goldberg misses.
Le Nogue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldberg defends it nicely.
Goldberg takes a swing at Le Nogue's ribcage but misses.
Bill Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg throws the left hand but Le Nogue avoids the punch easily.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Nogue is just out of range.
Le Nogue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Nogue shoots in but no luck this time.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
Goldberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Le Nogue's head backwards.
It looks like Bastien Le Nogue has been cut.
Bastien Le Nogue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Nogue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldberg under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Nogue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a head shot.
Goldberg swings for the body but Le Nogue moves out of range.
Le Nogue fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Nogue drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Le Nogue's guard.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Nogue is retaining full guard.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Le Nogue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg passes Le Nogue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Le Nogue can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Le Nogue is working away.
Goldberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Le Nogue's thigh. Le Nogue counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Le Nogue seems keen to control Goldberg's posture.
Le Nogue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Nogue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldberg is working hard here to advance position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Le Nogue has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Goldberg tries to reverse the position but Le Nogue maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Nogue fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Le Nogue landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Nogue prevents Goldberg from getting the reversal.
Goldberg is in a horrible position here. Le Nogue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goldberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Le Nogue throws a strike there. Goldberg manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goldberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bastien Le Nogue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Le Nogue is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Nogue.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Nogue is defended easily by Goldberg.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastien Le Nogue.
Goldberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Nogue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Nogue regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg distracts Le Nogue with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Le Nogue is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Le Nogue's head.
Goldberg won't allow Le Nogue to sweep him here.
Goldberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Le Nogue from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Le Nogue keeps moving.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Le Nogue blocks nicely.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Le Nogue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Nogue is defended easily by Goldberg.
Goldberg leaves Le Nogue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goldberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Nogue sprawls well. Le Nogue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldberg throws an off balance right hand
and Le Nogue counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Nogue shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
Le Nogue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Nogue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Nogue throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range.
Goldberg dives in and grabs Le Nogue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Nogue pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
Goldberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Nogue.
Le Nogue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Nogue shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goldberg's guard.
Le Nogue scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldberg is on top in guard.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Nogue is keeping the position for now.
Le Nogue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Le Nogue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Le Nogue!
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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
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