Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 19 | Conquistadors
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldberg.
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg scores with punches from side control.
Almeida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Goldberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Goldberg working the ground and pound.
Almeida can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldberg is working Almeida over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg cracks Almeida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Almeida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goldberg cracks Almeida with a big elbow. #ROC2#Almeida is rocked!
Goldberg in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Almeida looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Goldberg turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 12 | Sitsongrit vs Fortay
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Womba misses. #TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Womba's guard.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Womba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Womba!#REVB#
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to control the position.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Womba stays in close to Goldberg's body and controls the position.
Womba wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Womba looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldberg shoots in for a double leg but Womba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldberg is defended easily by Womba.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
Goldberg thows a leg kick but Womba checks it #TD2#
and Womba counters with a single leg into guard. Goldberg didn't expect that.
Womba throwing strikes but missing.
Womba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Goldberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Womba advances position into side control!
Womba passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goldberg!
Womba working the ground and pound effectively. #T4##SUB2#
Womba jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goldberg is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goldberg and Womba has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Goldberg tries to buck Womba off but Womba is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Womba working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goldberg wants to control but Womba postures up.#SUB2#
Womba swings around for an armbar but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Womba's guard.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Womba has wrist control.#SUB2#
Womba is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
Womba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Womba, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Womba against the cage but Womba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Womba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Womba stalks Goldberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goldberg's face. Goldberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Womba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Womba throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Womba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Womba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Goldberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Womba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Womba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Womba!#REVB##SUB#
Goldberg looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
Womba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Womba wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
Womba trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Womba is stalling in the full guard.
Goldberg looking to control. #T3#
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldberg is on top in guard. #REVR#
Womba wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Womba's head.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldberg stands up over Womba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Womba looking for a sweep. Not yet Womba, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Womba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg is in close to Womba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Womba's brow. #SUB2#
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goldberg stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Womba throws up his legs and catches Goldberg in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Goldberg tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Womba! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Severini circles away.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Severini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldberg walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but Severini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldberg.
No luck for Goldberg with that takedown attempt.
Severini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goldberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goldberg motions for Severini to come forward. Goldberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldberg shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Severini there.#TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Severini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Severini!#REVR#
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Severini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Severini 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.
Severini postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Severini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Severini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Severini preventing the sweep.
Severini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Severini has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Severini stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Severini throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Severini's guard. #REVB#
Severini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Severini wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Severini holds on and takes a little breather.
Severini working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Severini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Severini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Goldberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Severini throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Goldberg managing to control the position. #T4#
Severini landing with the ground and pound.
Severini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severini manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Severini trying to control the position here.
Goldberg passes Severini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a kimura but Severini is defending it quite comfortably.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Severini is just out of range.
Goldberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Severini sprawls well. He's pushed Goldberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severini scores with a nice right hand.
Goldberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Severini tries to avoid it but Goldberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Severini to the ground. Severini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Severini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Goldberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Severini defends it well.
Goldberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Severini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldberg.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Severini. #KD#
Severini sends Goldberg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Severini is motioning to the referee to let Goldberg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Goldberg is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Severini finish him?
Goldberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Severini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goldberg somewhat.#TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Severini quickly recovers to half guard.
Goldberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Severini 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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severini has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Goldberg.
Goldberg prevents Severini from getting a body triangle.
Goldberg manages to reverse the position and now he's in Severini's guard. Nice work there by Goldberg.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldberg cracks Severini with a solid left hand.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg. #T2#
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg postures up in Severini's guard and throws a big left but Severini blocks it.
Severini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldberg trying to move into half guard but instead Severini has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Severini from controlling successfully.
Severini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goldberg is trying to keep Severini in close.
Severini looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Severini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Severini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Severini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Severini is keeping the position.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg throws a strike but Severini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Severini trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Goldberg has his foot on Severini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severini works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Severini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Severini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Severini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldberg has time to react.
Goldberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Severini to the mat! Severini manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Severini holds on and takes a little breather.
Severini wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Severini has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg cracks Severini with a solid left hand.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Severini blocks nicely. #T1#
Severini seems keen to control Goldberg's posture.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Severini's brow.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Goldberg postures up in Severini's guard and throws a big left but Severini blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Severini misses with a body shot.
Severini throws the left hand but Goldberg avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Goldberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Severini sprawls well initially but Goldberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goldberg throwing shots but Severini is blocking nicely.
Dom Severini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Severini wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
Goldberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Severini keeps working.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Goldberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Severini's hands, connecting with Severini's forehead.#SUB2#
Goldberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg throwing shots but Severini is blocking nicely.
Goldberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg looks to land a strike but Severini avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T4#
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Severini blocks nicely.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Severini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Severini controls Goldberg momentarily but Goldberg frees himself.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severini trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Goldberg trying to control but Severini is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dom Severini is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Severini!
After the big win, Dom Severini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: UnderGround FC 138
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigo shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vigo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Goldberg with a poor takedown
letting Vigo counter with a right hand.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Vigo, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Vigo against the cage but Vigo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick
and Vigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vigo defends it nicely.
Don Vigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldberg.
Goldberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vigo is fending him off so far but Goldberg persists. Nope, Vigo circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vigo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Vigo drops Goldberg with a left and a right! Oh, Goldberg is hurt - Vigo dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Goldberg is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vigo misses with the ground and pound.
Goldberg is still in real trouble! Can Vigo finish him?
Vigo 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.
Vigo is putting a hurting on Goldberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldberg defending against the ground and pound.
Goldberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Vigo is working Goldberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vigo throws an elbow but Goldberg slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Goldberg is looking for a sweep.
Vigo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vigo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vigo working the ground and pound.
Goldberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vigo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vigo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vigo tries to advance to mount but Goldberg denies him.
The ground and pound from Vigo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Vigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vigo scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Goldberg is looking to regain half guard here but Vigo keeps moving and retains side control.
Vigo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goldberg tries to bench press Vigo off him but Vigo keeps the position.
Vigo trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
Vigo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vigo trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
Vigo scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vigo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goldberg tries to bench press Vigo off him but Vigo keeps the position.
Vigo is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vigo working the strikes but Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vigo winds up and cracks Goldberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Vigo throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Goldberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to control but Vigo postures up.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vigo.
Vigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Vigo is controlling well.
Vigo wants to control but Goldberg is keeping him busy.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Vigo's head to control him but Vigo postures up. #SUB#
Vigo is working for a kimura but Goldberg is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Vigo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Vigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Goldberg gets back to full guard.
Vigo looking to pass the guard.
Vigo trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Vigo won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Vigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vigo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldberg in his tracks. #TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vigo wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well. #SUB#
Vigo looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Vigo actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Vigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Goldberg works his way into side control.
Goldberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vigo!
Vigo regains half guard.#SUB2#
Goldberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vigo taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vigo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vigo looking for submissions off his back.
Vigo taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg is thwarting Vigo's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Vigo looking for submissions off his back.
Vigo wants to get back to full guard.
Vigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vigo actively working from the bottom here.
Vigo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vigo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg cracks Vigo with a solid left hand.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Vigo keeps moving.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Vigo's brow. #T3#
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg trying to control but Vigo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vigo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Vigo's brow.
Goldberg cracks Vigo with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Vigo 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.
Goldberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Vigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Vigo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Vigo is rocked!
Goldberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vigo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Goldberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
A relieved looking John Goldberg 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: UnderGround FC 128
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. Bower is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in Bower's guard.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Bower has wrist control.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Bower's brow.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bower controls Goldberg momentarily but Goldberg frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg won't allow Bower to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldberg is in close to Bower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bower managing to control the position.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bower's head.#T1#
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.
Bower has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Bower's brow.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Goldberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bower is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldberg, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Goldberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bower trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Bower 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 might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bower can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bower 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 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldberg advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bower has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bower is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bower's head.
Bower is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Bower is rocked!
Goldberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bower! More strikes land and this one is all over! Goldberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
An out of breath John Goldberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 122
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Goldberg. No joy for Winkle on that attempt.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick.
Winkle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldberg defends it nicely.
Goldberg misses with a straight left.
Goldberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Goldberg misses #TD2#
and Winkle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goldberg!
Goldberg is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Goldberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg tries to bench press Winkle off him but Winkle keeps the position.
Winkle scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Winkle.#T1##SUB2#
Winkle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Winkle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT2#
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
Winkle trying to control the action but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg taking a bit of punishment here - Winkle scoring with strikes.
Goldberg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Winkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winkle cracks Goldberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Winkle is trying to get an arm triangle but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winkle throws a strike but Goldberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Winkle postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldberg is retaining full guard.
Winkle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg has Winkle pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Winkle controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Winkle throwing strikes from guard but Goldberg blocks nicely.
Winkle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winkle looking to pass the guard.
Winkle is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldberg has wrist control.
Winkle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Winkle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Winkle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldberg misses with a head kick.
Winkle wants to counter the offense by Goldberg and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Goldberg scores with punches from side control.
Winkle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winkle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Winkle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg is nestled in close to Winkle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winkle wants to control but Goldberg is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Winkle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goldberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winkle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Winkle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Winkle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goldberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Winkle has hold of Goldberg's hands but Goldberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winkle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Winkle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winkle is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
John Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winkle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Winkle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winkle seems to have recovered his senses.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Goldberg defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Goldberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winkle is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Winkle's brow. #SUB2#
Winkle working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Winkle's brow.
Winkle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Winkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goldberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
Winkle looking to control.
Goldberg trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Goldberg works over Winkle with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Goldberg defends easily. #SUB2#
Winkle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Winkle 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#
Goldberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg distracts Winkle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg cracks Winkle with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Winkle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldberg is working Winkle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg is in close to Winkle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winkle is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Goldberg gets to his feet and stands over Winkle, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Winkle felt that one! Goldberg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Winkle from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tony Winkle spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to apologise to my sponsors for losing thank you for the fight Aapo. I'm still willing to fight any lad in the division.'.

Event: WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Pool throws a chopping leg kick but Goldberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Pool moved out of range nicely.
Pool has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pool.
Goldberg swings for the body but Pool moves out of range.
As Goldberg backs off Pool throws a huge counter combo but Goldberg manages to avoid it all.
Pool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Pool persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. Pool is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in Pool's guard.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Goldberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg postures up in Pool's guard and throws a big left but Pool blocks it.
Pool trying to control the position.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Pool is retaining full guard. #T1#
Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pool has his hands on Goldberg's head, controlling the position.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Pool.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Goldberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pool is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goldberg, into his guard. #REVB#
Pool throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Pool stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg tries to get out of the position.
Goldberg pulls Pool in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pool throws a big right hand that misses.
Pool showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pool wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Pool's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Goldberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pool is one step ahead there.
Pool is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goldberg feints and as Pool raises his hands in defense, Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control but Pool is working from the bottom.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Pool.#T4#
Pool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Pool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pool pulls Goldberg in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldberg's guard. #REVB#
Pool won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Pool 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 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.
Pool working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldberg 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#
Pool uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Pool throws a big counter head kick but Goldberg avoids it with no problem.
John Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pool manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Pool preventing the sweep.
Pool trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Pool showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pool lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pool not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Pool makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pool is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pool throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goldberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pool's guard.
Pool looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg preventing the sweep.
Pool pulls Goldberg in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Pool is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pool not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Pool keeps moving.
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Goldberg postures up in Pool's guard and throws a big left but Pool blocks it.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Pool is rocked!
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pool can do to turn this around?
Goldberg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pool's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
An out of breath John Goldberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPFC 44 - Knox vs. McDonnell 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Goldberg scores with a takedown into Benjamin's guard.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benjamin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Benjamin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benjamin trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Benjamin stands and throws Goldberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldberg is looking to regain half guard here but Benjamin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goldberg! #T1#
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Benjamin is trying to work for a kimura but Goldberg is defending well.
Benjamin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Benjamin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Benjamin has control of the leg.
Benjamin is keen to just control but Goldberg is a slippery customer.#T2#
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg striking from the bottom here.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Benjamin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benjamin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benjamin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Goldberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Benjamin is working for a submission of some sort.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Benjamin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goldberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Benjamin throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Benjamin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg tries to roll over but Benjamin keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Benjamin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Benjamin stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Benjamin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Benjamin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Benjamin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Benjamin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goldberg sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mayson Benjamin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Benjamin swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range. #TD#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into Benjamin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg postures up in Benjamin's guard and throws a big left but Benjamin blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goldberg postures up.
Benjamin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing that Goldberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg is working Benjamin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin looking to control.
Benjamin is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Benjamin covers up, he's hurt! Goldberg keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Goldberg and the ref steps in to end the fight! Goldberg can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
Our winner, John Goldberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFC 37 - Tantor vs. Kratos
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Goldberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pool stops Goldberg from passing to mount.
Pool is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pool is concentrating on defense, preventing Goldberg from advancing position.
Pool is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldberg winds up and cracks Pool with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pool is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pool working a defensive guard here.
Goldberg looking to pass the guard.
Goldberg distracts Pool with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pool wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Pool 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.
Pool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goldberg throws an elbow that misses. Pool uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goldberg's guard. Nice move by Pool!#REVB#
Pool stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Goldberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pool defends it easily.
Pool trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pool defends it well.
Pool has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pool gets back to full guard.
Pool is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pool is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
Pool looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Pool is rocked!
Goldberg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pool's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WPFC 30 - Thirty Rocked
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Goldberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goldberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldberg tries a body shot but Korsemann blocks it.
Korsemann with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
Korsemann can't break the clinch.
Korsemann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldberg blocks an elbow strike.
Goldberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korsemann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Korsemann on the inside.
Goldberg looking for a takedown.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Korsemann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
Korsemann wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldberg won't allow it.
Korsemann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg goes for a takedown attempt but Korsemann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. Korsemann is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in Korsemann's guard.
Korsemann 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.#T1#
Korsemann trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Korsemann working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Korsemann.
Goldberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg lands a couple of elbows.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Korsemann keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Korsemann's brow.
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.
Korsemann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldberg cracks Korsemann with a solid left hand.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.
Goldberg advances to half guard.
Goldberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Korsemann is rocked!#T2#
Goldberg winds up and cracks Korsemann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Korsemann is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Korsemann's hands, connecting with Korsemann's forehead.
Goldberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Korsemann is squirming around nicely.
Korsemann seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goldberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goldberg is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Korsemann goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Goldberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
A relieved looking John Goldberg 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: WPFC 25 - Owens vs. Rasmussen
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Goldberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavez quickly recovers to half guard.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chavez tries to kick Goldberg off but Goldberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goldberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg stops Chavez from getting back to his feet.
Chavez is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goldberg lands a nice short elbow.
Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Chavez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.#T1#
Chavez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goldberg prevents Chavez from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldberg prevents Chavez from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Goldberg lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goldberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez wants to get back to his feet but Goldberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet. #T3#
Goldberg distracts Chavez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Chavez is rocked!
Goldberg loads up on a big left hand. Chavez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Goldberg looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Chavez can't hide his disappointment, as Goldberg celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFC 21 - Lawrence vs Lothbrok
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Brenner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldberg at a distance. #TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into Brenner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brenner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brenner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Brenner is keeping the position.
Goldberg postures up in Brenner's guard and throws a big left but Brenner blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg stands up over Brenner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg works over Brenner with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Brenner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brenner has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldberg trying to control but Brenner is working from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Brenner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Brenner is keeping the position.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Goldberg passes into half guard.
Goldberg working over Brenner with some ground and pound. Brenner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brenner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg working over Brenner with some ground and pound. Brenner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldberg working Brenner over with strikes. #ROC2#
Brenner is rocked!
Goldberg is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Brenner reverses the position - he's now on top in Goldberg's guard.
Brenner is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Brenner stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.#T3#
Goldberg pulls Brenner in close to prevent any damage.
Brenner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg seems keen to control Brenner's posture.
Brenner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldberg's guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brenner stopping the sweep attempt from Goldberg.
Goldberg pulls Brenner in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Goldberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brenner.
Goldberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Brenner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldberg dominated that round.
That's time! Brenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Goldberg looking to score a takedown here. Brenner is defending well but Goldberg drives through and ends up in Brenner's guard.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg throws a strike but Brenner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Goldberg controlling Brenner's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Brenner wanted to stand there but Goldberg had control of the position. #T1#
Brenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldberg is keeping the position for now.
Brenner won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
Goldberg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brenner wanted to stand there but Goldberg had control of the position.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goldberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Goldberg forces Brenner back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Brenner.
Goldberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brenner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goldberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brenner blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brenner.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goldberg.
A short right from Brenner.
Brenner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldberg misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brenner. #BC2#
Goldberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brenner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brenner blocks a low kick nicely.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.#TD2#
Brenner tries to sprawl but Goldberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goldberg is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Brenner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
John Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Brenner is defending well.
Brenner moves into full guard.
Brenner keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully. #T4#
Brenner 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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Brenner keeps moving.
Goldberg stands up over Brenner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Brenner is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg with a nice head shot there.
Goldberg pushing down on Brenner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brenner tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
That's time! Brenner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brenner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldberg looking to sit in guard and control but Brenner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg has Brenner pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Brenner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenner preventing the sweep. #T1#
Brenner throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Goldberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brenner is fighting to break Goldberg's control of his arms but Goldberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goldberg grinds an elbow into Brenner's temple.
Goldberg wants to control but Brenner is keeping him busy.
Goldberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brenner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Goldberg cracks Brenner with a big right hand but Brenner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goldberg lands some shots froms side control.
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Brenner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg is staying tight to Brenner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brenner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goldberg connects with a decent elbow.
Goldberg wants to control but Brenner is keeping him busy.
Goldberg is chipping away with strikes.
Goldberg in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Brenner looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Goldberg turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
Our winner, John Goldberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WPFC 17 - James vs. Arroyo
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Goldberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goldberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Goldberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Goldberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glennville is pressing down on Goldberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glennville is trying to control the position but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Glennville looking for a sweep. Not yet Glennville, not yet.
Goldberg slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldberg in particular looking to stall.
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.
Glennville is looking to control Goldberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glennville avoid being mounted?
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but Glennville defending well.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Glennville is rocked!
Goldberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Glennville! More strikes land and this one is all over! Goldberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
John Goldberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFC 13 - Alexei vs Wulfgar
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Morninglord pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goldberg back to the cage. Morninglord follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morninglord shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goldberg eats them both and turns towards Morninglord to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Goldberg is rocked!
Morninglord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goldberg at a distance.
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morninglord.
Morninglord cracks Goldberg with a good jab.
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morninglord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Goldberg takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
As Goldberg backs off Morninglord throws a huge counter combo but Goldberg manages to avoid it all.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morninglord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goldberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldberg feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Morninglord both land. Nice combination.
Morninglord scores with a nice right hand.
Morninglord digs a good body shot into Goldberg's ribs.
Morninglord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morninglord on his heels. He'll look to pass Morninglord's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Goldberg postures up. #SUB2#
Morninglord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morninglord 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#
Goldberg tries to roll over but Morninglord keeps him under control.
Morninglord wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Morninglord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morninglord throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Goldberg is trying to maintain the position but Morninglord is very close to passing his half guard.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morninglord missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Morninglord prevents Goldberg from improving his position.
Morninglord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morninglord wants to take a breather but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Morninglord prevents Goldberg from improving his position.
Morninglord not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Morninglord looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goldberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Morninglord is controlling well.
Morninglord trying to mount his opponent but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg keeping hold of Morninglord's head, controlling as best he can.
Goldberg is looking to control Morninglord's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldberg avoid being mounted?
Goldberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morninglord. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goldberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morninglord scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Morninglord is trying for a kimura here. Goldberg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Morninglord wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fjogren Morninglord!

Event: WPFC 10 - Pack Leaders
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goldberg motions for Chavez to come forward. Goldberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.#TD#
Goldberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chavez!
Goldberg laying and praying for a moment but Chavez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Chavez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Goldberg there.
Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez tries to kick Goldberg off but Goldberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Goldberg drops an elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg wants to take a breather but Chavez is having none of it.
Goldberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chavez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goldberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chavez's thigh. Chavez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg distracts Chavez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Goldberg trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Goldberg works over Chavez with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Chavez is keeping the position.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Goldberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Chavez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3#
Chavez trying to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Chavez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goldberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goldberg tries to hold on but Chavez postures up.
Goldberg is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position but Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Goldberg tries to lock up and control but Chavez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez looking to control but Goldberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldberg wants to hold on but Chavez pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
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#
Chavez connects with the punch.
Chavez cracks Goldberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goldberg throws a leg kick
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Goldberg throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with a right hand
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
John Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Goldberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Goldberg is rocked!#KD2#
Chavez lands a big uppercut and Goldberg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goldberg looks OK. Chavez waves Goldberg back to his feet!
Oh Goldberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goldberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldberg off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg misses with a right hand
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Goldberg tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Goldberg avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Goldberg moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD2#
Chavez cracks Goldberg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chavez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goldberg to stand back up!
Goldberg misses with a hook
and Chavez counters with a big right hand! Oh Goldberg is in trouble here! Chavez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Chavez!

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