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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Brock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brock lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Brock sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goldberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brock counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Brock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brock, right into the meat.
Brock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldberg's head backwards.
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Brock.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1##TD2#
Brock gets caught napping as Goldberg dives in and scores a takedown. Brock manages to retain guard.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brock is keeping the position for now.
Brock looking to control.
Goldberg trying to control but Brock is working from the bottom.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Brock's legs - danger averted.
Brock has his hands on Goldberg's head, controlling the position.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Brock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Brock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.
Goldberg postures up.
Brock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brock is trying to control. Goldberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well. #SUB#
Brock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Brock wants to free his trapped foot but Goldberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brock prevents Goldberg from improving his position.
Brock working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Goldberg's thigh. Goldberg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Goldberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Brock avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brock sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from Brock.
Goldberg moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Goldberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brock defends well and Goldberg ends up having to push Brock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brock defends it nicely.
Eddie Brock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick and Brock moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Brock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Brock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Goldberg down.
Brock connects with an inside leg kick.
Brock lunges at Goldberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldberg's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Brock. No joy for Goldberg on that attempt.
A head kick from Brock lands but Goldberg takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Brock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg misses with a takedown
and Brock counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brock and sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Brock follows him down to the mat - Goldberg regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Brock wants to work for an arm triangle but Goldberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brock trying to mount his opponent but Goldberg defends it.
Brock is thwarting Goldberg's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brock is working for a kimura but Goldberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Brock controlling the pace.
Brock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brock trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Brock is really struggling to control Goldberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brock moves to the back position. #SUB#
Brock is looking for a rear naked choke here but Goldberg reverses the position brilliantly into Brock's guard!
Brock trying to control the position here. #T4#
Brock wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Brock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brock scores with a head kick. Goldberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
Brock lands with a cross.
Brock tests Goldberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Brock lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock misses with a few strikes there.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldberg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Goldberg down. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brock, as that shot connected.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Brock circles away easily
and Brock counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Brock.
Brock throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brock trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Brock's brow.
Brock is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up. #T2##SUB#
Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Brock is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Brock keeps moving.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Brock.#SUB#
Brock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Brock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldberg's guard. #REVR#
Brock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brock continues to stall.#T3#
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Brock wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldberg misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Brock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goldberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Brock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goldberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Brock.
Brock connects with a nice looking jab.
Brock scores with a jab. Goldberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldberg walks into a jab.
Brock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
Bill Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
Our winner, Eddie Brock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 90
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Belto misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belto!
Belto is being controlled here.
Belto tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Belto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Belto is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Belto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goldberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goldberg!
Belto gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belto moves into full guard.
#T1#
Belto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Belto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belto has Goldberg in his guard.#REVB#
Goldberg preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Belto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Belto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goldberg has passed into side control.
Goldberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goldberg slows the pace down.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Belto regains half guard.#SUB#
Belto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belto is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Belto gets full guard.#SUB#
Belto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belto is keeping the position for now.
Belto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Goldberg controlling the position for now.
Goldberg is trying to stand up here but Belto is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Belto is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Belto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Goldberg to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Belto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Belto postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belto is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Belto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldberg dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Belto can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Goldberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belto blocks it with crossed arms.
Belto struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Belto's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Goldberg pulls guard successfully.
Belto pushes down on Goldberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg has his hands clasped together around Belto's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Belto is trying to work for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Belto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goldberg is just riding it out for now. Belto eventually gives up the hold.
Belto blocks the strikes from Goldberg.
#T1#
Belto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldberg prevents Belto from taking his back.#SUB#
Belto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goldberg is now in Belto's guard. A big mistake from Belto there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Belto has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Goldberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belto won't allow Goldberg to get back to his feet. #T2#
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Goldberg pulls Belto in close to prevent any damage.
Goldberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belto is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Belto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belto has Goldberg in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belto keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Belto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.#T3##SUB#
Belto 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.
Belto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldberg's guard. #REVR#
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Belto postures up.
Belto looking to pass the guard.
Belto is working hard here to advance position.
Belto forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Belto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldberg is trying to stand up here but Belto is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Belto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Goldberg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Belto has cracked it and Goldberg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Belto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vito Belto!
Vito Belto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You make losing look easy!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Goldberg slips a straight right by Hovac.#CL#
Goldberg rushes Hovac and presses him up against the cage.
Goldberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hovac's efforts to push away.
Hovac is trying to push Goldberg away but Goldberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goldberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hovac prevents it.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Hovac holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldberg drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Hovac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovac pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Goldberg fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Goldberg jumps guard and drags Hovac to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Hovac gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hovac fails to land with a series of punches.
Hovac scores with the left hand. Goldberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Hovac works the jab nicely.
Hovac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovac. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Goldberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hovac.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac lands a nice hook to Goldberg's body. Goldberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
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.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hovac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg wants to stand and escape but instead Hovac has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Goldberg working for submissions but it's allowed Hovac to get to half guard.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Hovac keeps him under control.
Goldberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SU2#
Hovac decides to stand up.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses
and Hovac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hovac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Hovac misses.
A low kick from Goldberg is predictable there
enabling Hovac to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Hovac, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Hovac against the cage but Hovac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Hovac. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Goldberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hovac.
Goldberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Hovac.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovac as he avoids it easily.
Hovac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hovac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hovac lands a slapping body shot.
Hovac sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hovac throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovac with a nice cross.
Goldberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hovac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goldberg scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goldberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Hovac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hovac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hovac wants it to stay on the feet.
Samuel Hovac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg moves out of range as Hovac strikes.
Hovac connects with the punch.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Hovac sprawls well.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Goldberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hovac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goldberg is trying to control. Hovac wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Hovac is trying to control but can't.
Goldberg works his way into full mount!
Hovac tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hovac is trying to stand.
Goldberg throwing strikes here but Hovac is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hovac avoids a series of strikes thrown by Goldberg.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Hovac is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg trying to control but Hovac is having none of it.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Hovac is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Hovac is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Hovac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Goldberg looking for the RNC. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
What can Hovac do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Hovac showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hovac punishes Goldberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldberg dives in and grabs Hovac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovac pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hovac! But no joy.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovac sprawls well. Hovac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Hovac lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac misses with a body shot.
Hovac stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Goldberg gets a clinch.
Hovac letting Goldberg take a breather here.#T1#
Hovac stalling the fight.
Hovac gets underhooks to prevent Goldberg's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Goldberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches.
Hovac is trying to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling him.
Hovac has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Hovac is trying to force a seperation but Goldberg has the dominant position.#T2#
Hovac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
A head punch on the inside from Hovac fails to land.
Goldberg looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Hovac manages to break the clinch.
Hovac misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Hovac.#T3#
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg. #CL#
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Hovac cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hovac throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
A punch combination from Hovac misses. #TD#
Goldberg gets the takedown into side control.
Hovac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hovac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hovac is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Goldberg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hovac.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Hovac defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hovac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hovac 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hovac!
Samuel Hovac made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Goldberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg is trying to stall.
Bob lands a body shot.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Bob manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Goldberg moves into the clinch.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Goldberg lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bob is pulling down on Goldberg's head to control his posture.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Bob managing to control the position.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Goldberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldberg's head backwards.
Bob goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goldberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Bob pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg tries to pull guard but Bob holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldberg drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Bob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
A right handed body shot lands from Bob.
Goldberg looks winded!
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bob lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bob scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Bob.
Bob has been working on his balance at Crucible, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Goldberg.
Bob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bob working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Bob.
Bob lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bob.
Goldberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Ron Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Bob lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Bob.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldbergs head.
Goldberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bob fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Bob lands a big right hand that sends Goldberg crashing to the mat! Bob stays standing though and waves Goldberg back to his feet!#CL#
Bob has closed the distance and engaged Goldberg in a clinch.
Bob gets through Goldberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Bob dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
Ron Bob is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Bob has managed to clinch.
Bob cracks Goldberg with a nice body shot.
Goldberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goldberg to his knees! Bob keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Bob!
Ron Bob took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KnockOut for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Goldberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukahainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Joukahainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jorma Joukahainen has been cut.#TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goldberg lands in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldberg tries to stand but Joukahainen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Joukahainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Joukahainen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joukahainen looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Joukahainen 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.
Goldberg passes Joukahainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joukahainen is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Goldberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joukahainen is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Joukahainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Joukahainen, not yet. #SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Joukahainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joukahainen working a defensive guard but Goldberg manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Goldberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joukahainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goldberg but great work by Joukahainen.#SUB#
Joukahainen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Goldberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Goldberg is trying to control Joukahainen's posture but Joukahainen avoids it.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joukahainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joukahainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg is not content to let Joukahainen control the position.
Goldberg tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joukahainen trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg taking a bit of punishment here - Joukahainen scoring with strikes.
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.
The cut man is working on Jorma Joukahainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goldberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukahainen counters with a straight right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Joukahainen. #CUT#
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joukahainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
Nice uppercut lands for Joukahainen. That snapped Goldberg's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg shoots in and drives through. Joukahainen sprawls well.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Joukahainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg fails with the takedown
and Joukahainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldberg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.#T1#
Goldberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joukahainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joukahainen lands a jab to Goldberg's midsection.
Joukahainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joukahainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goldberg.#TD2#
Goldberg dives in and scores a takedown into Joukahainen's guard.#SUB#
Joukahainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Joukahainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joukahainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joukahainen trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom. #T2#
Joukahainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Joukahainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Joukahainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joukahainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joukahainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukahainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joukahainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joukahainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Joukahainen, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joukahainen is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Goldberg avoids it easily.
Goldberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joukahainen defends it nicely.
Joukahainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goldberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joukahainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left and a right from Joukahainen both land. Nice combination.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Joukahainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Joukahainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen thuds his right hand into Goldberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Joukahainen gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Joukahainen throws a looping overhand right but Goldberg ducks down to avoid it.
Jorma Joukahainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Joukahainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Joukahainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Goldberg shoots and misses
and Joukahainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joukahainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukahainen throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Joukahainen lands.
Joukahainen looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukahainen sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joukahainen jabs at Goldberg's body.
Joukahainen lands a slapping body shot.
Joukahainen jabs Goldberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Joukahainen. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen scores with a nice right hand.
Joukahainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joukahainen scores with a jab. Goldberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Joukahainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joukahainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joukahainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Goldberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goldberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorma Joukahainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Joukahainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joukahainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldberg's head.
Joukahainen misses with a hook. Goldberg ducked under it nicely.
Joukahainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joukahainen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Goldberg falls backwards - clearly groggy! Joukahainen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Joukahainen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Goldberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Tuck saw that one coming.#TD#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg controlling the action here.
Tuck wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuck wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goldberg works his way into full mount! #T1#
Tuck is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Tuck is staying in there.
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuck is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Tuck tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg lands a heavy elbow.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from Tuck to control.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Goldberg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Tuck throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Goldberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tuck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tuck is in a horrible position here. Goldberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#
It looks like Robin Tuck has been cut.#SUB#
Tuck defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goldberg.
Tuck wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.#T4#
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tuck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
Tuck tries to control Goldberg's body but Goldberg pushes him off. Tuck squirms to his side and now Goldberg has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tuck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Tuck's cut.
That's time! Goldberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goldberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldberg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tuck throws out a counter right but Goldberg avoids it with no problem.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Tuck manages to break the clinch.
Tuck digs a good hook to Goldberg's body.
Tuck lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goldberg backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Tuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Tuck lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goldberg takes a step back to recover.
Goldberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tuck finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldberg's head.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Tuck gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Tuck throws out a counter right but Goldberg avoids it with no problem.
Tuck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuck tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuck looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuck lands an overhand right.
Tuck looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Goldberg attempts a counter takedown but Tuck avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Tuck.
Goldberg tries to clinch but Tuck moves out of range.
Tuck swinging wildly here.
Tuck lands a glancing blow to the side of Goldberg's head.
Tuck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Good shot there by Tuck.
Tuck throws a leg kick #TD#
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuck!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg wants to control but Tuck is keeping him busy.
Goldberg working away.
Goldberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuck looks to move to half guard but instead Goldberg has passed into mount! Damn!
Tuck taking shots to the head.
Goldberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tuck tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Tuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goldberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Goldberg postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Tuck out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Goldberg goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Robin Tuck spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck the refs!'.
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