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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Edgar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg shoots in but Edgar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goldberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Edgar circles away.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Goldberg.
Edgar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Edgar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Edgar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
Goldberg walks into a jab.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar works over Goldberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Edgar.
Goldberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldberg gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is tying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edgar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edgar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goldberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgar keeps working.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edgar is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edgar manages to get to full guard.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Edgar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldberg has worked his arm free - good work by Goldberg!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edgar's best efforts.
Goldberg missing with punches from the bottom.
Edgar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Edgar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Edgar is trying to escape the mount.
Edgar is in a horrible position here. Goldberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Edgar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edgar looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edgar is rocked!
Goldberg looking to finish Edgar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edgar!
Oh Edgar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg controlling from mount.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg looking to control but Edgar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Edgar seems to have got his legs back now.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Goldberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Edgar can't escape the position.
Goldberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgar's face.
Edgar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is working hard here to advance position.
Goldberg landing shots from mount.
Ben Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goldberg landing punches.
Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Goldberg breaks from Edgar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goldberg controlling the pace for now.
Goldberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Edgar is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Edgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goldberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgar's face.
Goldberg landing punches.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edgar is looking to escape.
Edgar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edgar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edgar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldberg controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edgar is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Edgar is looking to sweep but instead, Goldberg has passed into half guard.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg is pressing down on Edgar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edgar is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edgar can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edgar wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Edgar's hands, connecting with Edgar's forehead.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar wants to get back to full guard.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldberg trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goldberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldberg is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.
Edgar pushes down on Goldberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Edgar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goldberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edgar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Goldberg has worked his arm free - good work by Goldberg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Edgar from improving position.
Goldberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldberg.
Edgar pushing down on Goldberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goldberg tries to kick Edgar off but Edgar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edgar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldberg defends it well.
Edgar is trying to work for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Goldberg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Edgar!
Edgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Edgar is bucking up trying to escape but Goldberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edgar is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldberg has hold of Edgar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Edgar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goldberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edgar hang on?
Goldberg prevents Edgar from getting the reversal.
Goldberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Edgar looks a forlorn figure.
Edgar tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
The referee warns Edgar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edgar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Goldberg!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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