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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by GOLDBERG. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spencer Fisher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
Fisher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Goldberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Fisher wants to stand and escape but Goldberg is having none of it.
Fisher wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Fisher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisher's guard.
Fisher is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher is working hard here to advance position.
Fisher managing to control the position.
Fisher is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
We're going to have a standup here because Spencer Fisher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fisher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Fisher persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg is looking to land body kicks.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Goldberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Goldberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fisher reverses the position - he's now on top in Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg is looking to stand up but Fisher isn't so interested in that idea.
Fisher trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fisher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher landing with the ground and pound.
Fisher postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goldberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Goldberg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Goldberg trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fisher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldberg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisher lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg regains half guard.
Goldberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fisher trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goldberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fisher tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fisher sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fisher is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fisher wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg stands up over Fisher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg advances to half guard.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg is pressing down on Fisher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fisher is holding on for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fisher regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fisher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher prevents Goldberg from getting back to his feet.
Fisher throws a strike but Goldberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goldberg postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Fisher wants to control but Goldberg passes easily into half guard.
Fisher pushes Goldberg off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spencer Fisher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisher shoots in but Goldberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldberg circles away.
Fisher wants to clinch.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Fisher's guard.
Fisher working a defensive guard but Goldberg passes into half guard.
Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goldberg has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher taking shots to the head.
Goldberg wants to control the action but instead Fisher gets a body lock and reverses into Goldberg's guard! Nice work!
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fisher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldberg tries to avoid it but Fisher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldberg to the ground. Goldberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher tries to sprawl but Goldberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fisher tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Fisher is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fisher.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fisher is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldberg circles away.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches.
Goldberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goldberg manages to end up in side control.
Fisher tries to control but Goldberg manages to take his back.
Fisher is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Fisher throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fisher takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg gets a takedown into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher gets back to full guard.
Goldberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fisher's guard.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goldberg is working Fisher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill Goldberg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fisher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Goldberg counters with a two punch combo.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fisher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Nice sprawl there from Goldberg as Fisher shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldberg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Goldberg getting side control.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Fisher defending well.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Fisher uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Fisher had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher trying to control the position.
Fisher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Goldberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spencer Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Fisher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fisher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fisher 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.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
Fisher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goldberg is trying to keep Fisher in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Goldberg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fisher looks to land a combination. Goldberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fisher moves into range and clinches up with Goldberg.
Fisher has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goldberg regains guard immediately.
Goldberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bill Goldberg wasn't active enough on the ground.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Goldberg feints and as Fisher raises his hands in defense, Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
Goldberg decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goldberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher misses with a head shot. Goldberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldberg looking to control but Fisher passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Goldberg defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Bill Goldberg misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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