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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shlomo Goldberg (ranked 8266 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Favorton (ranked 4189 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goldberg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oy vei. Ryan Favorton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shlomo Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Favorton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favorton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goldberg walks into a left hand.
Favorton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Favorton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Favorton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goldberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Favorton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Favorton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Favorton throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goldberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Favorton.
Favorton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Favorton.
Goldberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Favorton scores with a nice strike.
Favorton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favorton lands a body shot.
Favorton misses with a double jab
and Goldberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Goldberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goldberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goldberg managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Goldberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg controlling Favorton's posture.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg has Favorton pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Goldberg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Favorton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Favorton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Favorton from controlling successfully.
Favorton wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Favorton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Favorton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favorton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goldberg has passed into half guard!
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Favorton defends it well.
Favorton is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Favorton actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Favorton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Favorton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Favorton throws a good cross that connects.
Favorton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
Favorton tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldberg successfully pulls guard.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Favorton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favorton 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 trying to control but Favorton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favorton is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Favorton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Favorton is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Favorton keeps moving.
Favorton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldberg pushing down on Favorton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Favorton defends the submission attempt.
Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favorton is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Favorton is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
Favorton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura but Favorton is defending well.
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Favorton won't allow Goldberg to pass to mount.
Favorton wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg is pressing down on Favorton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Favorton is holding on for now.
Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favorton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg.
Favorton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favorton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shlomo Goldberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Favorton misses the shot to the body.
Favorton connects with the punch.
Favorton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goldberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldberg.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg is pushing down on Favorton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Favorton is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goldberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Favorton sees it coming and defends easily.
Favorton looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throwing shots but Favorton is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Favorton is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Favorton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg is thwarting Favorton's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Favorton has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Goldberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Favorton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldberg.
Goldberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Favorton defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favorton is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Favorton avoid being mounted?
Favorton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Favorton is a slippery customer.
Goldberg wants to work for an arm triangle but Favorton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Favorton is trying to control but Goldberg passes into side control!
Favorton tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.
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.
Favorton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Favorton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Favorton is a slippery customer.
Favorton tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg is trying to control. Favorton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shlomo Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Favorton defends the submission attempt.
Favorton trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Favorton is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
Favorton wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shlomo Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shlomo Goldberg!
Shlomo Goldberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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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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