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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Barcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Barcinas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Goldsmith's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ralph Barcinas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldsmith tries to clinch but Barcinas moves out of range.
Barcinas shoots for a double leg takedown but Goldsmith sprawls well. He's pushed Barcinas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barcinas moves into the clinch.
Goldsmith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldsmith stalling.
Barcinas can't break the clinch.
Goldsmith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldsmith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barcinas is keeping busy.
Barcinas tries to break free but Goldsmith pushes him back against the cage.
Barcinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goldsmith tries to stall but Barcinas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barcinas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goldsmith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nick Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Barcinas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to clinch but Barcinas is having none of it.
Barcinas moves into the clinch.
Barcinas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldsmith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barcinas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldsmith as he jumps to the side.
Barcinas shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldsmith wants to clinch up but Barcinas keeps it at a distance.
Goldsmith lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcinas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barcinas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldsmith moves away.
Barcinas pushes Goldsmith up against the cage in a clinch.
Barcinas is trying to force a seperation but Goldsmith has the dominant position.
Barcinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goldsmith walks away with a smile on his face. Barcinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barcinas looks gassed!
Goldsmith tries to clinch
and Barcinas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barcinas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goldsmith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barcinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goldsmith to keep the fight standing.
Barcinas is trying to break the clinch but Goldsmith is controlling him.
Goldsmith blocks an elbow strike from Barcinas.
Barcinas is trying to break the clinch but Goldsmith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is trying to stall.
Barcinas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goldsmith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith scores a nice knee to the body.
Goldsmith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goldsmith breaks the clinch.
Goldsmith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barcinas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barcinas swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith tries to clinch but Barcinas is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith clinches with his opponent.
Goldsmith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barcinas up against the cage.
Goldsmith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldsmith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barcinas avoids it.
Good body shot from Barcinas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldsmith blocks the elbow strike.
Barcinas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goldsmith walks away with a smile on his face. Barcinas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goldsmith drops Barcinas with a beautiful combination! Barcinas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Goldsmith is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Goldsmith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goldsmith closes the distance and clinches.
Barcinas is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldsmith obliges.
Nick Goldsmith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldsmith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barcinas is keeping busy.
Barcinas is trying to break free.
Goldsmith trying to land knees to the body.
Barcinas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Goldsmith - that landed with a thud.
Barcinas wants to stall.
Barcinas manages to break the clinch.
Goldsmith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barcinas is breathing heavily.
Barcinas has closed the distance and engaged Goldsmith in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to stall but Barcinas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barcinas wants to stall.
Goldsmith taking a breather.
Barcinas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goldsmith is looking to break free of the clinch but Barcinas has double underhooks.
Goldsmith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goldsmith tries a body shot but Barcinas blocks it.
Goldsmith is stalling here.
Barcinas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goldsmith up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goldsmith trying to control the position but instead, Barcinas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goldsmith into the cage.
Barcinas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goldsmith to keep the fight standing.
Nick Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Barcinas.
Barcinas can't find room to land a body shot as Goldsmith controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcinas keeps control of Goldsmith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goldsmith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barcinas gets an underhook and turns Goldsmith into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Goldsmith.
Goldsmith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barcinas blocks a head kick by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith leaves Barcinas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Goldsmith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch but Barcinas is avoiding it.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch.
Barcinas has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is trying to stall.
Goldsmith wants to break free but Barcinas has control.
Barcinas decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barcinas has Goldsmith pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldsmith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barcinas is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Goldsmith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldsmith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldsmith misses with a double jab
and Barcinas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goldsmith's guard now.
Barcinas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldsmith wants to stand and escape but Barcinas is having none of it.
Goldsmith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barcinas on the ground.
Goldsmith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barcinas dives into side control.
Goldsmith taking a bit of punishment here - Barcinas scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barcinas is punishing Goldsmith with some ground and pound.
Barcinas is cranking Goldsmith's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Goldsmith! He's tightened the choke and Goldsmith is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Barcinas!
Ralph Barcinas opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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