Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Goldberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Shay counters with a left to the body.
Goldberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut.
Goldberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shay.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Shay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldberg tests Shay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shay looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Shay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Goldberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shay wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T1#
Shay is trying to improve his position.
Goldberg gets to mount! Shay was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Goldberg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shay is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shay and Goldberg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Goldberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shay can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shay struggling a bit here.
Goldberg lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shay wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T3#
Shay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldberg off and has taken his back!
Shay avoiding Goldberg 's attempts to control his hands.
Shay has good solid back control here.
Goldberg prevents Shay from getting a body triangle.
Goldberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldberg doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Shay is stalling here but it's allowed Goldberg to get half guard. #T4#
Goldberg tries to roll over but Shay keeps him under control.
Goldberg has a hand on Shay's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shay takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shay trying to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg wants to control but Shay is having none of it.
Shay lands a big elbow.
Shay connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T5#
Shay with the ground and pound from mount.
Shay lands a big elbow.
Goldberg is squirming around, avoiding Shay's attempts to control the action.
Goldberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shay controlling the position easily from mount.
Shay lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goldberg is looking to escape.
Shay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Shay lands a couple of good shots and Goldberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shay controls the position.
Goldberg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shay prevents Goldberg from improving his position.
Shay controlling the pace. #T7##SUB2#
Shay seems to be working for a kimura but Goldberg defends the submission attempt.
Shay content to control rather than advance.
Shay wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Shay is looking to advance position but Goldberg won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shay working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shay content to stall in guard here.
Goldberg is trying to keep Shay in close. #SUB#
Goldberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shay defends it easily.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Shay tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here. #T9#
Shay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goldberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Shay, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Shay throws a hook but Goldberg blocks it.
Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shay misses with an uppercut. Goldberg saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shay lands a lovely overhand right.
David Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shay misses with a hook.
Shay takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tevin Shay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Goldberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shay trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shay's head.
Shay is pulling down on Goldberg's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shay swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shay isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldberg stacks Shay on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goldberg!#T1#
Shay struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Goldberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Shay is defending well.
The ground and pound from Goldberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shay tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg is working Shay over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shay tries to control but Goldberg manages to take his back.
Goldberg tries to keep control of the position but Shay is staying busy.#SUB#
Shay preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goldberg.
Shay tries to break free.
Shay rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shay is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shay avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Goldberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shay has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Shay is trying to stand.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Shay is working away. #SUB2#
Shay looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Shay is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shay is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldberg.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg not doing much here.
Shay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shay is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Goldberg frees his head nicely. Oh but Shay has switched to an armbar! Goldberg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tevin Shay!
A relieved looking Tevin Shay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Goldberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldberg is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Stewart stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Stewart is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stewart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goldberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Goldberg is pressing down on Stewart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stewart is holding on for now.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Stewart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart looking to control.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goldberg drops back looking for a leg! Stewart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stewart manages to kick Goldberg off! Goldberg jumps back into Stewart's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stewart is looking to escape.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stewart controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Stewart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Stewart has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Goldberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Goldberg looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.#T5#
Goldberg dives in and grabs Stewart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
Goldberg takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldberg.
Stewart struggling a bit here.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom here.
Stewart tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position. #T6#
Goldberg throws an elbow but Stewart slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stewart taking a bit of punishment here - Goldberg scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Goldberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Stewart is working away.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldberg taking a break here but Stewart is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Stewart is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart is holding on to half guard well.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart lands with an overhand left.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Stewart finds it's way through Goldberg's defenses.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Stewart misses. #CL2#
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T9#
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
A hook to the body from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stewart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stewart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Stewart.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stewart! Goldberg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Stewart!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Stewart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Goldberg lands the left hand.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldberg takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dawson's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dawson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Goldberg!
A very excited looking David Goldberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paruzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Paruzzi's legs - danger averted.
Paruzzi keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into side control.
Goldberg working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Paruzzi is working from the bottom.
Paruzzi wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paruzzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paruzzi down.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Paruzzi is working away.
Paruzzi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Paruzzi tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from Paruzzi to control.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Paruzzi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Goldberg scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Paruzzi is looking for a way out.
Our spies down at at Trials Of Fortitude inform us that Goldberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Paruzzi turns into Goldberg and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Goldberg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paruzzi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goldberg has tightened it up now! Paruzzi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TOF 70
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Beocca swings widly with a right hand
and Goldberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beocca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goldberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Goldberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beocca was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beocca wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beocca is keeping the position for now.
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.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Beocca seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Beocca being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goldberg advances position into side control!
Goldberg working away.
Beocca tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Goldberg lands a few punches from side control.
Goldberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beocca is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Goldberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beocca keeps working. #SUB#
Goldberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beocca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beocca takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Goldberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beocca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beocca stops Goldberg from passing to mount. #T3#
Goldberg lands a few punches from side control.
Beocca is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goldberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Goldberg landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Sir Beocca has been cut.
Beocca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Beocca is working from the bottom.
Goldberg prevents Beocca from improving his position.
Goldberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Beocca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount.
Beocca is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beocca is looking to escape. #T5#
Goldberg looking to finish Beocca with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beocca !
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 unloading with bombs!
Beocca can't escape the position.
Goldberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Beocca is rocked!
Goldberg lands a big shot to the head and Beocca winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Goldberg!
A less than humble David Goldberg misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 62
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Coles.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coles misses with an uppercut.
Goldberg with the counter takedown but Coles avoids it easily.
Goldberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Goldberg has his takedown stuffed
letting Coles counter with a right hand.
Phillip Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Coles misses with a body shot.
Coles slips a jab from Goldberg.
Coles slips a straight right by Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with a body shot
and Coles counters with a left to the body.
Coles defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand.
Coles with a jab.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Coles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Coles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Coles drops Goldberg with a beautiful combination! Goldberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coles is looking for the KO!#ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Coles moves in close and cracks Goldberg with a massive right hand! Goldberg, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Coles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Coles!
Phillip Coles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 56
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2#
Goldberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Rodriguez trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it. #SUB2#
Goldberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rodriguez uses it to pass to side control.
Rodriguez staying calm.#T2#
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 managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rodriguez.
Goldberg is being controlled here.
Goldberg is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Rodriguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldberg, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.#SUB#
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goldberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
And Goldberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodriguez quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control here.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
Goldberg preventing the sweep. #T6#
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.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodriguez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goldberg advances to full mount.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.#T8#
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Rodriguez is squirming around nicely.
Goldberg with shots to the head and body - Rodriguez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goldberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Rodriguez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount and Rodriguez is in trouble!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rodriguez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Rodriguez is staying in there.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T9#
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goldberg sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Goldberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldberg tries to land a leg kick but Rodriguez saw it coming and moves away.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Goldberg.
Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.#T1#
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Goldberg.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goldberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.#TD#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB2#
Goldberg looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez 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.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodriguez's head.#T5#
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goldberg moves away.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Rodriguez feints and as Goldberg raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Rodriguez in close. #T6#
Goldberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
Goldberg trying to control here. #SUB#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura here but Goldberg manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rodriguez's guard.
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Goldberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Goldberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Rodriguez working for submissions but it's allowed Goldberg to get to half guard.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T9#
Goldberg working Rodriguez over with strikes.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez gets back to full guard.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Goldberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
As Goldberg backs away, Rodriguez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goldberg darts in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets double underhooks and turns Goldberg into the cage.
Rodriguez attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez!
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Goldberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Goldberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rodriguez is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodriguez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Rodriguez is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Rodriguez is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Rodriguez stops Goldberg from passing to mount.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg is chipping away with strikes.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Rodriguez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T5#
Goldberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goldberg trying to control but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Rodriguez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rodriguez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Rodriguez's temple.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7##SUB#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldberg pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg throwing shots but Rodriguez is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T8#
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodriguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldberg moves into full mount! Rodriguez won't be happy about that!
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Rodriguez is bucking up trying to escape but Goldberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T9#
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg stalling.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Goldberg!
David Goldberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg misses with a straight left.
Bayarmaa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bayarmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg lands the left hand.
Bayarmaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldberg momentarily.
Bayarmaa misses with a body kick.
Goldberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bayarmaa connects with a right hand. Goldberg shakes it off.
Bayarmaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Bayarmaa didn't expect that.
Goldberg postures up in Bayarmaa's guard and throws a big left but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Goldberg stops Bayarmaa from standing up.
Goldberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayarmaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayarmaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Bayarmaa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bayarmaa is trying to force a seperation but Goldberg has the dominant position.#T2#
Goldberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bayarmaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Bayarmaa tries to break the clinch but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Bayarmaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Bayarmaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gan Bayarmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Bayarmaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayarmaa blocks a jab.
Bayarmaa throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bayarmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Bayarmaa saw that one coming.
Bayarmaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bayarmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bayarmaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bayarmaa stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses the body punch
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goldberg's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Bayarmaa.
Goldberg slips under a jab.#T4#
Bayarmaa leaves Goldberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bayarmaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bayarmaa throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Bayarmaa ducked under it nicely.
Bayarmaa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bayarmaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Bayarmaa sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bayarmaa avoids the body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Bayarmaa ducks down to avoid it.
Gan Bayarmaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayarmaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bayarmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily. #T5#
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goldberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bayarmaa. Goldberg shrugs it off though.
Goldberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bayarmaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Bayarmaa is out of range.
Bayarmaa thows a body kick. Goldberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goldberg avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Goldberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldberg moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick. #T6#
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bayarmaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Bayarmaa.
Goldberg swings for the body but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Goldberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa lands a head kick. Goldberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goldberg misses with a left hand
and Bayarmaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut.
Bayarmaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bayarmaa. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayarmaa connects with a jab.#T7#
Bayarmaa misses with a looping left.
Goldberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bayarmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldberg.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bayarmaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bayarmaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
Bayarmaa misses with a low kick. #T8#
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Bayarmaa.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bayarmaa slips under a jab.
Goldberg throws an off balance right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bayarmaa avoids the body shot from Goldberg.
Bayarmaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Goldberg avoids it.
Bayarmaa throws a combination. Goldberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T9#
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bayarmaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bayarmaa.
The crowd cheers as Bayarmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldberg doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bayarmaa lands a head shot.
Bayarmaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldberg.
Bayarmaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Bayarmaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bayarmaa misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bayarmaa. No joy for Goldberg on that attempt.
Bayarmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gan Bayarmaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bayarmaa throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bayarmaa can pounce on him.
Goldberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bayarmaa blocks the low kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
Goldberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bayarmaa. That one must have hurt.
Bayarmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Goldberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bayarmaa sprawls well initially but Goldberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bayarmaa is trying to stand back up but Goldberg is controlling him #T1#
Bayarmaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Goldberg seems content to control.#ES#
Bayarmaa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goldberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bayarmaa gets underhooks to prevent Goldberg's takedown attempt.
Goldberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldberg is working for takedown but Bayarmaa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gan Bayarmaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goldberg.
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bayarmaa breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Bayarmaa is out of range.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayarmaa manages to avoid it.
Bayarmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goldberg.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Bayarmaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goldberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayarmaa moves out of range as Goldberg throws a body kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bayarmaa defends it well.
Bayarmaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Bayarmaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldberg has time to react.#ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Goldberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bayarmaa thumps Goldberg with a low kick.
Goldberg tries to score with a low kick but Bayarmaa moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Bayarmaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands with a hook. Goldberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goldberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayarmaa finish him?
Bayarmaa lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Goldberg crumples to the floor! Bayarmaa milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gan Bayarmaa!

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Kick delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Kick.
Goldberg throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kick's head.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg is in close to Kick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg forces his way into half guard.
Goldberg controlling the pace.
Kick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Kick is rocked!#SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Goldberg!
A very excited looking David Goldberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Barre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barre throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Barre with a nice calf kick.
Barre throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barre is looking to score with low kicks.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barre lands a head kick!
Barre throws a head kick that misses.
Barre throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily.
Goldberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Barre off the cage and back into range.
Goldberg walks into a straight right hand from Barre.
Barre throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barre!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Goldberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goldberg working the ground and pound but Barre is defending the strikes. #T1#
The strikes coming from Goldberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goldberg looking to control but instead Barre has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Barre is having none of it. #SUB#
Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Barre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Barre dodges it nicely.
Goldberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barre is in trouble now - Goldberg has advanced to mount!
Barre manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Barre is working from the bottom.
Goldberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barre defends it well.
Goldberg is trying to control. Barre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Barre defends the submission attempt.
Barre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg trying to control but Barre is working from the bottom.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barre keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Barre working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barre has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barre slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Barre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barre throws a front kick aimed at Goldberg's knee but Goldberg avoids it well.
Barre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Barre.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Barre.
Goldberg has a takedown stuffed.
Barre only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T6#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barre as he avoids it easily.
VC Barre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg trying to control but Barre is working from the bottom.
Barre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldberg is trying to control but can't.
Barre passes to side control.
Barre wants to take a breather but Goldberg manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barre. #T7#
Barre looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barre pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Barre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.
Barre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Barre keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Goldberg is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barre keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Barre is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Barre.
Barre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldberg's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barre lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Barre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldberg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but VC Barre will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg tried to score with a low kick but Barre checks it.
Barre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goldberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goldberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Barre throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barre blocks a leg kick.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Goldberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barre is out of range.
Barre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Barre.
No joy there for Barre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barre moves out of range as Goldberg strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
Barre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goldberg with a body shot.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barre counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Barre throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Goldberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barre keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
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.
Barre working a defensive guard here.
Barre pulls Goldberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Barre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Barre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Goldberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Barre won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Goldberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg misses with a low kick.
Goldberg throws the left hand but Barre avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barre.
A nice leg kick from Barre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barre moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barre looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Goldberg misses with a low kick. #T4#
Barre blocks a jab.
Goldberg swings for the body but Barre moves out of range.
Barre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
VC Barre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Barre is just out of range.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Barre is just out of range.
Barre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldberg misses with a looping right.
Barre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.#TD#
Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Barre's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Barre is trying to keep Goldberg in close. #T5#
Barre keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Barre keeps moving.
Goldberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barre is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Goldberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goldberg is in Barre's guard.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
David Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T7#
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Barre is retaining full guard.
Barre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good leg kick by Barre. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Barre, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Barre against the cage but Barre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barre raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goldberg under the eye.
Goldberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barre misses with a low kick.
Barre scores with a head kick. Goldberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barre throws a low kick but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barre throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barre.#TD#
Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barre to the ground. Goldberg is now in Barre's guard.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Goldberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg postures up in Barre's guard and throws a big left but Barre blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Barre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Goldberg is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but VC Barre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goldberg throws a lazy right hand but Barre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldberg misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Barre lands but Goldberg takes it in his stride.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barre wants to land a leg kick but Goldberg is out of range.
Barre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Barre saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Goldberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
Barre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldberg misses with a right hand
and Barre counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Goldberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barre can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Barre. #TD#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barre being controlled here, momentarily.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Barre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg throws a strike but Barre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barre trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Goldberg has his foot on Barre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barre works his way back into a safe position though.
Barre preventing the sweep.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but instead Barre has moved into half guard.
Barre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goldberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barre is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg throws the left hand but Barre avoids the punch easily.
Barre scores with a jab. Goldberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barre misses with a head kick.
Barre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barre slips a straight right by Goldberg.
A head kick from Barre lands but Goldberg takes it in his stride.
Barre connects with a leg kick.
Goldberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barre slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Barre was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goldberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T5#
A shot to the body from Goldberg misses
and Goldberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
VC Barre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barre pinned against the cage. Barre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barre was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldberg.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barre throws a head kick but Goldberg moves out of range.
It looked like Goldberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldberg. That did some damage!
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Barre counters with a thumping low kick.
Barre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T6#
Barre wants to clinch.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the body
and Barre counters with a good low kick that Goldberg was not able to check.
Barre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barre misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldberg throws a hook but Barre blocks it.
Barre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barre throws a leg kick but Goldberg checks it.
A low kick from Barre misses #TD#
and Goldberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldberg.
Barre 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.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T7#
Goldberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barre 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.#SUB#
Goldberg has gone for a leg lock! Barre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goldberg's guard.#REVB#
Goldberg looking to control.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Barre controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg has Barre pulled in close to control his posture.
Barre won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Goldberg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T9#
Barre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barre throws an overhand right that lands on Goldberg's shoulder, as Goldberg tries to avoid the shot.
Goldberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barre looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Goldberg is looking to counter punch.
Barre avoids the body shot from Goldberg.
Barre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Barre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barre pinned against the cage. Barre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
VC Barre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VC Barre!
VC Barre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL6: Jai vs Munoz
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldberg as he avoids it easily.
Fonzarelli's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fonzarelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Fonzarelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldberg gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Fonzarelli's head to control him but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is trying to control. Goldberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonzarelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB#
Goldberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Fonzarelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.#TD2#
Fonzarelli 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 keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully. #T4#
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
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. #REVR#
Goldberg controlling the action here.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fonzarelli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Fonzarelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Fonzarelli, not yet.
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonzarelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Fonzarelli blocks nicely.
Goldberg postures up in Fonzarelli's guard and throws a big left but Fonzarelli blocks it. #T1#
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fonzarelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fonzarelli.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Fonzarelli moves out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fonzarelli somewhat.
Fonzarelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Fonzarelli persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goldberg defends well and Fonzarelli ends up having to push Goldberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Goldberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fonzarelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldberg but Goldberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Fonzarelli 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.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg pulls Fonzarelli in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Goldberg working a defensive guard but Fonzarelli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fonzarelli is working Goldberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fonzarelli working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldberg moves into full guard. #T4#
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Fonzarelli controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Author Fonzarelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fonzarelli tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.#SUB#
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonzarelli is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
Goldberg is trying to control. Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Fonzarelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldberg's back!
Goldberg finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Fonzarelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goldberg's face.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fonzarelli tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!#T2#
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg is bucking up trying to escape but Fonzarelli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli landing strikes from the mount.
Goldberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fonzarelli is thwarting Goldberg's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Goldberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Goldberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Goldberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goldberg! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fonzarelli jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek moves out of range.
Leeuwenhoek with the counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it easily.
Goldberg loads up on a big right hand but Leeuwenhoek slips the punch.
Goldberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Leeuwenhoek.
Goldberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg slips a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
A quick step to the side and Goldberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leeuwenhoek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldberg.
Leeuwenhoek slips a straight right by Goldberg.
Leeuwenhoek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goldberg defends it well.#TD#
Goldberg gets a double leg takedown into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek 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. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into half guard. #T1#
Goldberg wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goldberg connects with a nice short shot to Leeuwenhoek's temple. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldberg is controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Leeuwenhoek is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg working Leeuwenhoek over with strikes.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Leeuwenhoek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg landing a few strikes. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Goldberg postures up.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Goldberg from moving into mount.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to regain half guard here but Goldberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldberg controlling the position from side mount.
Leeuwenhoek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goldberg won't be happy with that.
Goldberg tries to buck Leeuwenhoek off but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.#SUB2#
Goldberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leeuwenhoek's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Leeuwenhoek! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Goldberg has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jasper Leeuwenhoek!

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg throws a big shot that misses.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Nzee moves out of range.
Nzee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nzee did well to prevent Goldberg getting side control.
Nzee wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzee is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Nzee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee keeping control of the position.
Goldberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nzee is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Nzee tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Goldberg with a couple of short strikes.
Goldberg unloading with bombs!
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Nzee keeps trying to improve his position.
Goldberg working Nzee over with strikes here.
Goldberg looking to finish Nzee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nzee!
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg working Nzee over with strikes here. #T2#
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg controlling from mount.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Nzee is squirming around nicely.
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nzee is working to get back to half guard.
Nzee regains half guard.#T3#
Nzee tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Nzee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
Nzee tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nzee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nzee is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T4#
Nzee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nzee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nzee is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg is staying tight to Nzee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goldberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nzee is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Goldberg lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been informed that Nzee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Nzee is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Nzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nzee tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Goldberg is predictable there #TD2#
and Nzee counters with a single leg into guard. Goldberg didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Nzee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Nzee is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Nzee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Nzee is working away.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Nzee taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Goldberg tries to advance to mount but Nzee denies him.
Nzee can't do much from the bottom here.
David Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but Nzee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldberg to get the leverage.
Nzee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB2#
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goldberg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nzee.
Nzee is breathing heavily.
Nzee is trying to escape the position but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Goldberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nzee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Goldberg raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nzee is looking to improve his position but Goldberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Nzee tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away. #T3#
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Nzee is staying in there.
Nzee tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Goldberg lands a big shot there that rocks Nzee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nzee working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nzee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Nzee is rocked!
Nzee 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.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nzee can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Nzee is working away. #SUB2#
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nzee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nzee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
Goldberg working the head with strikes.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Nzee is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg cracks Nzee with a big right hand but Nzee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Goldberg! That's hurt Nzee! Will he recover? Goldberg fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: KIFC 94-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg tries to land a front kick but Kortenhorst steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst tries to clinch but Goldberg is having none of it.
Kortenhorst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Kortenhorst persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kortenhorst is just out of range.#TD2#
Goldberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Kortenhorst is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kortenhorst takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goldberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kortenhorst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kortenhorst tries to improve position but can't.
Goldberg working away.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg is working Kortenhorst over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Kortenhorst tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Kortenhorst tries to buck Goldberg off but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg controls the position from side control.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kortenhorst keeps working.
Kortenhorst prevents Goldberg from moving into mount.
Kortenhorst is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kortenhorst is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Kortenhorst has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kortenhorst tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Kortenhorst is defending well.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortenhorst tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kortenhorst trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kortenhorst can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Goldberg prevents Kortenhorst from getting the reversal.
Kortenhorst 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.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Kortenhorst is having none of it.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kortenhorst is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Goldberg distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kortenhorst looking to control.
Kortenhorst pulls Goldberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goldberg is pushing down on Kortenhorst's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kortenhorst is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kortenhorst on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg is thwarting Kortenhorst's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg swings for the body but Kortenhorst moves out of range. #CL#
Kortenhorst has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kortenhorst moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Goldberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kortenhorst has time to react.#CL#
Kortenhorst closes the distance and pushes Goldberg back into the cage.
Goldberg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Goldberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Kortenhorst, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kortenhorst moves into full guard.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to sweep but instead, Goldberg has passed into half guard.
Kortenhorst gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Goldberg frees his head nicely. Oh but Kortenhorst has switched to an armbar! Goldberg is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
A pretty intense looking Michiel Kortenhorst took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg staying out of range there.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg slips under a jab from Allen.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldberg.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Goldberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Allen misses.
A little jabbing left from Goldberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into Allen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is pushing down on Allen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Allen is fighting to maintain full guard but Goldberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Allen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Goldberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Allen is trying to keep Goldberg in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldberg but Goldberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Allen throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Allen is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldberg is on top in guard. #REVB#
Allen can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goldberg looks to land a strike but Allen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Allen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand.
Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goldberg moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen avoids the body shot from Goldberg. #TD2#
Goldberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allen's guard.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to control the position but Goldberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg throwing shots but Allen is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allen looking to control.
Goldberg stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg is looking to pass into half guard but Allen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Allen is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Goldberg controlling Allen's posture.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldberg controlling Allen's posture.
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.#T3#
Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg controlling Allen's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goldberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Goldberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Goldberg thows a huge punch but Allen dodges it nicely.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Allen defending well. #T4#
Allen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg stays in close to Allen's body and controls the position.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Goldberg slips a jab from Allen.
Goldberg swings for the body but Allen moves out of range. #TD2#
Goldberg scores with a takedown into Allen's guard.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Goldberg controlling from the top position.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Goldberg preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg scores with a nice strike.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Davey Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
As Goldberg tries to get set, Allen tries to push him back and clinch up but Goldberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Davey Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Allen dives in and grabs Goldberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldberg! But no joy.
Goldberg misses with a kick to the body.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Goldberg and move into the clinch.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Allen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldberg gets to mount! Allen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goldberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Allen is staying in there. #T3#
Goldberg lands a big shot there that rocks Allen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Goldberg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Allen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Allen tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Allen wants to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
Goldberg landing strikes from the mount and Allen is in trouble!
Goldberg controlling his opponent.
Goldberg trying to control but Allen is having none of it.
Allen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Allen wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goldberg is landing with some decent strikes but Allen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Davey Allen has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg controlling his opponent.
David Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Goldberg!
David Goldberg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sari to the ground. Goldberg is now in Sari's guard.
Sari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sari wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sari holds on and takes a little breather.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Sari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sari content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sari working for a guillotine from mount but Goldberg is in no mood to give up.
Goldberg tries to reverse the position but Sari maintains control.#T1#
Goldberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Sari wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg wants to sweep but Sari has passed to side control!
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Goldberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Goldberg regains half guard.
Sari tries to pass to full mount but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sari trying to control from half guard but Goldberg is working away.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg is in trouble now - Sari has advanced to mount!
Goldberg can't escape the position.
Goldberg tries to lock up and control but Sari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Sari is having none of it.#T4#
Sari lands a heavy elbow.
Goldberg is working to get back to half guard.
Sari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Sari has a good base and remains in mount.
Sari with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position but Sari isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg is looking to control Sari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldberg avoid being mounted?
Goldberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goldberg wants to control but Sari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Sari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Sari passes into side control, despite Goldberg's attempt to control the position.
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Sari lands a nice forearm strike.
Sari taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sari is trying to get an arm triangle but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.#T2#
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 is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goldberg gets full guard.
Goldberg is pulling down on Sari's head to control his posture.
Sari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sari postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Sari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Sari postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Goldberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sari or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldberg, which made it look bad.
Sari throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Batara Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sari takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldberg! But no joy.
Sari looks for a takedown but Goldberg sprawls well.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut.
Sari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sari.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Sari.
Sari misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Sari didn't expect that.
Sari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sari wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Sari trying to control the position.
Sari keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Sari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sari.
Sari throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Sari misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Goldberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Batara Sari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Goldberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sari checks a leg kick.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sari.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Goldberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Sari.#TD#
Sari gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sari.
Sari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Goldberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Goldberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Sari preventing the sweep.
Goldberg trying to keep a closed guard but Sari is proving a slippery customer.
Sari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldberg controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sari misses with a looping right.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg feints a counter leg kick.
Sari fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sari tries to counter with a takedown but Goldberg is quick to defend against it.
Sari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg throws a low kick but Sari avoids it.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.#T3#
Sari lands the left hand.
Sari fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sari wants it to stay on the feet.
Sari looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Sari takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sari throws out the jab.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sari misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg throws a lazy right hand but Sari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sari, as that shot connected. #T4#
Sari throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Sari saw that one coming.
Goldberg misses with a body kick.
Sari throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sari.
A jab from Goldberg misses. #TD#
Sari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldberg's guard now, I'm sure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goldberg controls Sari momentarily but Sari frees himself. #SUB2#
Goldberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sari is looking to pass into half guard but Goldberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goldberg is in guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sari 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batara Sari!
Batara Sari took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Goldberg misses
and Riker counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goldberg. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Goldberg's head but Goldberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldberg's hands.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Goldberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riker's head.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riker defending well though. #T2#
Goldberg is nestled in close to Riker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Riker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Goldberg stalling.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riker has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg working Riker over with strikes.
Goldberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Goldberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Riker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riker is looking to improve his position.
Goldberg working Riker over with strikes.
We've been informed that Riker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goldberg uses his free foot to push down on Riker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riker.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Goldberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Riker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Riker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Riker.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Riker looks winded!
Goldberg lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Goldberg is punishing Riker with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Goldberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goldberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Riker checks a leg kick.
A big left from Riker misses.
Riker misses with a hook.#TD#
Goldberg gets the takedown into side control.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Goldberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riker some visible discomfort.
Goldberg lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg controls the position.
Goldberg working the ground and pound but Riker is defending the strikes.
Goldberg looks up at the clock and then as Riker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Goldberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riker seems a little lost for a moment, as Goldberg dominates the positioning.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Riker here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Riker is being controlled here.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Riker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riker is breathing heavily.
Riker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC#Riker is rocked!
Goldberg cracks Riker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Goldberg immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Riker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Goldberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KIFC 51-
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Strand misses #TD#
and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goldberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strand is trying to get back to full guard.
Goldberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg prevents Strand from getting the reversal.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goldberg with a couple of short strikes.
Strand is desperately trying to improve his position but Goldberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Goldberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strand?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Goldberg lands a big elbow.
Strand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Goldberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goldberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Strand is rocked!
Strand keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goldberg working Strand over with strikes here.
Goldberg looking to finish Strand with some ground and pound. This is bad for Strand!
Strand is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Strand can't escape the position.
Strand seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand is in a horrible position here. Goldberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Goldberg lands a big shot to the head and Strand winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: KIFC 36
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Goodman.
Goldberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Goldberg misses the target.
Goodman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman feints the counter takedown.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Goldberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodman. #T1#
Goldberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Goodman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goodman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goldberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goldberg moves nicely into side control.
Goodman being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Goldberg landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg controls the position from side control.
Goldberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goodman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Goldberg controls the position.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goldberg looks up at the clock and then as Goodman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Goldberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Goodman tries to improve position but can't.
Goldberg taking a breather here.
Goldberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goodman some visible discomfort.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Goldberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Goodman is trying to work for a sweep but Goldberg has mounted him!
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Goldberg landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from Goodman to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg cracks Goodman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
Goldberg lands a big elbow - Goodman is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Goodman is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Goldberg!
In his post fight interview, David Goldberg started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KIFC 24
Date: Mar 13, 2023

#R1#
Milton throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Milton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldberg's back!
Goldberg avoids the strikes from Milton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Milton just sinks the hooks in.
Milton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg turns into Milton and is now in his guard.
Milton keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Milton pulls Goldberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldberg from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Milton 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.
Milton is pulling down on Goldberg's head to control his posture.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milton controlling the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Milton.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milton fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Milton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goldberg to the ground. Milton is now in Goldberg's guard.
Milton with a nice head shot there.
Milton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Milton looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Goldberg is trying to keep Milton in close.
Milton trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Milton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goldberg is pulling down on Milton's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Milton postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Milton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennis Milton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Milton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Milton working the head and body with strikes.
Goldberg is trying to control but can't.
Milton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Milton keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Milton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Goldberg. No joy for Milton on that attempt. #TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Milton to the mat! Milton manages to get full guard.
Milton is controlling Goldberg's posture.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Milton 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#
Milton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goldberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Milton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goldberg taking some punishment here, with Milton in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milton thows a huge punch but Goldberg dodges it nicely.
Milton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg wants to control but Milton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Milton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg has hold of Milton's hands but Milton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Milton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milton is working away from the top position though.
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control but Milton postures up.
Milton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goldberg! #T2#
Milton prevents Goldberg from getting the reversal.
Goldberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Milton wants to free his trapped foot but Goldberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Milton is keen to just control but Goldberg is a slippery customer.
Milton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Milton.
Milton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working. #T3#
Goldberg is trying to maintain the position but Milton is very close to passing his half guard.
Milton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Milton is looking to stall here but Goldberg recovers full guard.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Milton postures up.
Milton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Milton chips away with some ground and pound.
Milton working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Milton is in close to Goldberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Milton throws an elbow that misses. Goldberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milton's guard. Nice move by Goldberg!#REVB#
Milton 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.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milton pulls Goldberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Goldberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Milton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Milton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Milton looking to score a takedown here. Goldberg is defending well but Milton drives through and ends up in Goldberg's guard.
Milton throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Milton is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Milton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Milton is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Milton wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milton connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis Milton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Goldberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Milton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Milton has control of Goldberg's left arm, preventing Goldberg from doing any damage.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Milton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Milton!#REVR#
Goldberg has momentary wrist control but Milton slips an elbow through the middle.
Milton is in close to Goldberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Milton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Milton wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. #T2#
Milton tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldberg is retaining full guard.
Goldberg pulls Milton in close to his closed guard and prevents Milton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Milton landing some decent shots from 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 wants to improve his position but instead Milton has moved into half guard.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Milton's head to control him but Milton postures up.
Milton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Goldberg gets full guard.
Milton wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Milton lands a couple of digs.
Milton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
Milton passes Goldberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Milton keeps him under control.
Milton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Dennis Milton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Milton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldberg is still in real trouble! Can Milton finish him?#T4#
Goldberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Milton lands a big elbow - Goldberg is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Milton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Milton!
Dennis Milton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 13
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Rich lands with a straight right. Goldberg didn't see that one coming.
Rich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Rich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy Rich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Rich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goldberg misses the body punch
and Rich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Rich.
Goldberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rich.
Goldberg tries to work over Rich's front leg with a kick but Rich checks it.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut
and Rich counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rich tries to clinch but Goldberg is having none of it.
Rich wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
Rich misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rich is trying to work for a sweep but Goldberg has mounted him!#T1#
Goldberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Rich 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.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Rich is staying in there.
Goldberg controlling from mount.
Rich is working to get back to half guard.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Rich is staying in there.
Rich takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Goldberg lands with some strikes.#ROC#Rich is rocked!
Rich is trying to escape the mount.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.
Goldberg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rich scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Goldberg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Goldberg stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: KIFC 6
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Goldberg gets tackled into the cage by Johns. Johns maintains the clinch.
Johns struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Johns digs a right hand into Goldberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldberg's gas tank.
Goldberg tries to throw a body punch but Johns avoids it by throwing Goldberg back against the cage.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
Johns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Johns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johns lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johns blocking some punches.
Johns wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Johns.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Johns goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Goldberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Johns.
Johns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg tries to stall but Johns uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Johns.
Johns can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action. #TD2#
Johns is trying to trip Goldberg. He has hold of a leg but Goldberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johns persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johns throwing strikes but missing.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Johns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg pulls Johns in close to his closed guard and prevents Johns from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goldberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johns finds it's way round the side to connect with Goldberg's head.
Johns lands a body shot. #T3#
Johns lands a slapping body shot.
Johns moves out of range of the body kick from Goldberg. #CL2#
Johns drives through and clinches with Goldberg against the cage.
Goldberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johns prevents it.
Johns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johns tries to land knees in the clinch but Goldberg avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Johns.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Johns.
Johns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Johns. #BC#
Goldberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johns throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Goldberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns 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.#T4#
Goldberg in the domination position with Johns hanging on.
Johns taking a bit of punishment here - Goldberg scoring with strikes.
Johns is letting Goldberg control him for a moment.
Goldberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Johns controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldberg wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goldberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Johns dominated that round.
That's time! Goldberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johns throws a good cross that connects.
Johns fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Johns forces Goldberg back against the cage and clinches.
Johns can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Johns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johns tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg avoids it by throwing Johns back against the cage.
Goldberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Johns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Johns as the two fighters clinch.
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
David Johns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg blocks a body shot from Johns.
Goldberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Johns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johns tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Johns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johns after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Johns.
Johns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
Johns tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldberg can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johns struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
Johns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
Johns trying to land knees to the body.
Johns is pressed up against the cage. Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johns down to the mat. Johns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Johns forces Goldberg back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johns.
Goldberg wants to stall.
Johns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johns prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
Johns tries to throw a body punch but Goldberg avoids it by throwing Johns back against the cage.
Johns pushes Goldberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johns blocks a body shot from Goldberg.
Johns digs a right hand into Goldberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldberg's gas tank.
Johns pushes Goldberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns misses with a body punch.
Johns misses with an elbow strike.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.
Johns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Johns is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Johns.
Johns is leaning against Goldberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Johns.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Johns.
Johns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldberg.
Johns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Johns.
Johns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johns lands an uppercut.
Johns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johns - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Johns.
Johns digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards. #T4#
Johns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldberg or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johns scores with a shoulder strike.
Johns is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Johns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldberg managing to block the knees to the body from Johns.
Goldberg avoiding damage as Johns throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Johns is leaning against Goldberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johns tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Johns.
Johns tries a body shot but Goldberg blocks it.
Johns misses with a body punch.
Johns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Johns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Johns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Johns sends Goldberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johns is motioning to the referee to let Goldberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Goldberg is rocked!#CL2#
Johns moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johns lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goldberg to his knees! Johns keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Johns!
A very excited looking David Johns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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