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Event:
LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ribodeaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goff to the mat! Goff manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Ribodeaux has gone for a leg lock! Goff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribodeaux's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ribodeaux has his foot on Goff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goff works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goff 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. #SUB#
Goff drops back looking for a leg! Ribodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribodeaux manages to kick Goff off! Goff jumps back into Ribodeaux's guard.
Goff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribodeaux's guard.
Ribodeaux is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Goff passes to full mount! #SUB#
Goff wants to finish this one by submission but Ribodeaux is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goff. #SUB#
Ribodeaux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goff. #T1#
Ribodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribodeaux looks winded!#SUB#
Goff looking to secure an arm triangle but Ribodeaux defends it well. #SUB#
Goff looking for a guillotine from mount but Ribodeaux is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Goff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ribodeaux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ribodeaux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Goff.
Ribodeaux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Ribodeaux 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.#SUB#
Goff is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ribodeaux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ribodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Goff is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ribodeaux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ribodeaux shrugs it off.
Goff moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goff is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ribodeaux taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
Jack Goff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC Hilo
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Christ connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goff's head backwards.
Christ digs a good body shot into Goff's ribs.#CL2#
Goff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Goff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Goff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Goff clinches. #TD2#
Goff manages to pull guard.
Christ wanted to stand there but Goff had control of the position.
Christ wants to stand and escape but instead Goff has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goff looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Goff 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.
Goff slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Goff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goff stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Goff is working for a kimura but Christ is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
Christ is trying to stand back up but Goff is controlling him
#SUB2#
Goff seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##SUB2#
Goff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christ is just riding it out for now. Goff eventually gives up the hold.
Christ tries to kick Goff off but Goff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goff is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Christ is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Goff wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Goff stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Goff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goff. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goff is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Christ is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Goff!
An out of breath Jack Goff thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Goff tries to clinch up but Carrillo-Moreno circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goff's guard.#SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carrillo-Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Carrillo-Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrillo-Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Carrillo-Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Carrillo-Moreno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno forces his way into half guard.
Goff wants to improve his position but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling well.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carrillo-Moreno in particular looking to stall.
Carrillo-Moreno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goff 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.
Goff can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to control but Goff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Carrillo-Moreno controlling from mount. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goff can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Goff is having none of it.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno goes for an armbar but Goff turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goff. #SUB2#
Goff has gone for a leg lock! Carrillo-Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goff's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Goff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carrillo-Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carrillo-Moreno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Goff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carrillo-Moreno off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goff's arms. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Carrillo-Moreno can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno showing good submission defense here.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position but Goff manages to sink in the hooks.
Carrillo-Moreno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Goff is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Carrillo-Moreno has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Carrillo-Moreno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Goff tightening his grip on Carrillo-Moreno, looking for the choke.
Carrillo-Moreno rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendon Carrillo-Moreno will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goff wants to clinch up but Carrillo-Moreno keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Goff is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Goff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richardson connects with the punch.#ROC#Goff is rocked!
Goff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Richardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goff is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Goff.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goff seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Goff moves into the clinch successfully.
Goff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richardson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goff jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goff backwards.
Goff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson lands a right hand.
Goff tries to pull guard but Richardson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Goff.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goffs head.
Richardson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Goff decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson passes into half guard. #T1#
Richardson is trying to control the action in half guard but Goff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Richardson seems to be looking for submissions.
Richardson content to control rather than advance.
Richardson wants to take a breather but Goff is having none of it. #SUB#
Richardson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richardson prevents Goff from improving his position.
Richardson trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
Richardson wants to pass to mount but Goff is defending the position. #SUB#
Richardson 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.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goff is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goff avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Richardson is trying to work for a kimura but Goff is defending well.
Richardson controlling the action here.
Goff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Richardson works his way into side control. #SUB#
Richardson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Richardson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Goff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goff wants to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goff! #SUB#
Richardson working for a submission but Goff is keeping him at bay.
Goff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Goff is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Richardson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Goff turns into him and now he's in Richardson's guard.
Richardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Goff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Richardson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Richardson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Richardson! #REVR##SUB#
Richardson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Richardson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goff is looking to regain half guard here but Richardson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richardson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Goff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goff tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
#CL2#
Goff moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goff is keeping busy.
Richardson lands an uppercut.
Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goff backwards.
Goff is trying to pull guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Goff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goff.
Richardson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Goff. #TD2#
Goff decides to pull guard.
Richardson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goff is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Goff working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Goff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richardson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richardson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goff swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Richardson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richardson has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richardson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson passes Goff's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richardson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goff! #SUB#
Richardson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goff can do to turn this around?
Richardson moves into full mount!
Goff is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Richardson goes for an armbar but Goff turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goff. #T3##SUB#
Goff sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Richardson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Goff paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Richardson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson retains his bantamweight title!
Rick Richardson made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CDFC 23: Lee vs Kvick
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Goff moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goff moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee tests Goff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Goff ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Jack Goff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goff circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Goff has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Goff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lee is posturing up here but Goff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Goff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Goff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICE 12:Deireadh
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Goff successfully pulls guard.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goff pushes a forearm under Killer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Killer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
Jack Goff is the new bantamweight champion!
Jack Goff thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 10: Biko vs Cortez
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Goff clinches. #TD#
Smith pulls guard.
Goff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Goff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goff defends it easily.
Goff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Goff trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goff on the ground.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to stand up but Goff won't let him.
Smith postures up in Goff's guard and throws a big left but Goff blocks it.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Goff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Goff won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Goff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Goff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Smith is posturing up here but Goff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Goff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
A victorious Jack Goff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CDFC 5:Tarver vs Goff
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Goff throws a sloppy head kick and Tarver moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tarver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goff did well to prevent Tarver getting side control.#SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions off his back.
Tarver is taking a breather. Goff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Goff actively working from the bottom here.
Goff wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tarver seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarver not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tarver is working for a kimura but Goff is defending it quite comfortably.
Tarver trying to control from half guard but Goff is working away. #T1##SUB#
Tarver 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.
#SUB2#
Goff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarver pulls his head out easily.
Goff is refusing to be controlled, as Tarver sits in half guard.
Goff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tarver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tarver's back!
Goff gets his hands free as Tarver looks to control. #SUB2#
Tarver is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Goff gets his way!
#SUB2#
Tarver preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goff.
Tarver is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tarver breaks Goff's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Tarver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tarver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tarver 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. #SUB2#
Goff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Goff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tarver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goff swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Tarver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Goff's legs - danger averted.
Tarver works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Goff actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver moves nicely into side control.
Goff seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarver dominates the positioning.
Goff is looking to regain half guard here but Tarver keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Tarver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tarver just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goff is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarver trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Tarver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goff throws a nice looking combination but Tarver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Goff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Goff drops back looking for a leg! Tarver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tarver manages to kick Goff off! Goff jumps back into Tarver's guard.
Goff stopping the sweep attempt from Tarver.#SUB#
Tarver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goff is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goff wants to pass the guard but Tarver is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Goff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tarver is trying to control the position but Goff postures up.
Goff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jack Goff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarver is trying to control Goff's posture but Goff avoids it. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarver has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Goff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tarver, who protects the arm well.
Tarver tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Goff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Goff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarver wants to control but Goff postures up.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tarver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarver sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarver defends it well. #SUB#
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goff pulls his head out easily.
Tarver is trying to maintain the position but Goff is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goff. #T3##SUB2#
Goff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarver is positioning himself well to prevent Goff advancing to mount.
Tarver wants to improve his position but Goff is controlling well.
Tarver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goff advances to half guard.
Tarver is trying is best to control the position here.
Goff is thwarting Tarver's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Goff wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarver controlling the position well. #T4#
Tarver has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goff is working away from the top position though.
Tarver preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Goff 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.
Tarver wants to control but Goff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver is trying to keep Goff in close.
#SUB2#
Goff 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.
Tarver wants to sweep here but Goff controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Goff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Goff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tarver to the mat! Tarver manages to get full guard.
Goff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarver is keeping the position for now.
Tarver pulls Goff in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goff defends well.
Tarver looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarver, not yet. #SUB2#
Goff 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.
Tarver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver looking to pass the guard.
Tarver stopping the sweep attempt from Goff.#SUB2#
Goff working for a triangle but Tarver defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarver wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving.
Tarver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Goff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tarver is aware though and is defending well.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Goff working for a triangle but Tarver defends it easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goff for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.#SUB2#
Goff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tarver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tarver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tarver 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.
Goff keeping moving, preventing Tarver from controlling successfully.
Tarver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Goff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tarver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Goff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tarver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tarver trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Tarver slips nicely into half guard.
Tarver trying to control the action but Goff is working from the bottom.
Tarver performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Tarver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarver is pressing down on Goff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goff is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Goff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Tarver is looking for a kimura here.
Goff tries to get to full guard but Tarver has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Tarver.
I think Tarver 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Tarver!
After winning the bout, Antonio Tarver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Goff has double underhooks.
Goff tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Goff drops back down to his feet.
Goff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Goff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Goff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a body kick.#CL#
Goff closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Goff decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Goff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goff is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith works over Goff with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Goff is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goff is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Goff's body to avoid the submission. Goff has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Goff arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Goff! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Goff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Porridge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Porridge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goff moves into full guard.
Porridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goff's guard.
Porridge trying to control but Goff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Porridge is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Porridge is looking to defend but Goff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Porridge! Goff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Porridge taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Goff! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Goff with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Wideman Lll gets the takedown into side control.
Goff regains half guard.#SUB#
Goff is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wideman Lll is tapping! Great win for Goff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Goff! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Goff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Porridge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack Goff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Porridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Porridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goff's guard.#SUB#
Goff is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Porridge has his hands clasped together but Goff extends and breaks Porridge's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Goff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff! |
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