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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Goode (ranked 2116 p4p, 2734 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 266 p4p, 334 weight class). Goode comes to the cage accompanied by Colby Covington, Kurt Angle Music. Ante Novak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Novak as he connects with a hook.
Goode ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novak moves away.
Goode on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Novak slips a straight right by Goode.
Goode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goode if he has to take too many more of those.
Goode misses with a looping left.
That kick from Novak tenderised Goode's leg. Goode is trying to keep his angry face on.
Novak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goode on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Novak misses.
Novak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goode at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak connects with an inside leg kick.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Goode avoids it.
Goode is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goode's head.
Novak drops his hands momentarily and Goode takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak swats away the attempt to clinch by Goode.
Goode moves in looking to clinch but Novak pushes him off.
Novak slips under a jab from Goode.
Novak tries a quick counter leg kick but Goode is wise to it.
Good shot there by Novak.
Goode lands a jab to the nose.
Goode blocks a head kick by Novak.
Goode scores with a jab to the head.
That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Novak works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Novak there.
Novak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Goode misses.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak gets a clinch.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Goode lands a hook that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Goode lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Novak or not.
Novak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novak lands with a short shot to the head.
Goode blocks a body shot from Novak.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goode.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Goode lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Goode's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goode is working Novak over against the cage.
Goode working aggressively here.
Novak misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Novak.
Goode working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goode lands with a short shot to the head.
Goode misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode misses with a body punch.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
Goode holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goode blocks a body shot from Novak.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak swings wildly with an uppercut but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Novak.
Goode tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goode.
Novak has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goode seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Novak can turn it around.
Novak blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Novak working aggressively here.
Goode tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goode pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goode misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goode misses with a body shot.
Novak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goode tries to clinch there but Novak circles away.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Novak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Novak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goode clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goode.
A short right from Goode.
Novak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak blocking some punches.
Goode wants to break free but Novak has control.
Novak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goode backwards.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Goode controls his hands.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Goode.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Novak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak misses with a body punch.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Goode misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goode prevents a body shot from Novak.
Goode throws a head punch that misses.
Novak digs a right hand underneath Goode's ribcage. Goode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Goode prevents a body shot from Novak.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
Goode leaning against his opponent.
Novak lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Novak lands a right hand.
Goode doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Novak.
Novak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Novak.
Goode misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak lands a left hand.
A short left from Novak.
Novak lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak scores with a shoulder strike.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goode is trying to break free.
Ante Novak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Goode.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Novak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Novak works on Goode's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Novak.
Novak is working Goode over against the cage.
Novak lands with a light punch inside.
Novak can't find room to land a body shot as Goode controls the action.
Goode misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Novak.
Novak keeps control of Goode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Novak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Novak.
Novak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Novak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Novak lands with a right to the head.
Novak lands a left hand.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak pushes Goode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
Novak digs a right hand underneath Goode's ribcage. Goode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Goode digs a right hand underneath Novak's ribcage. Novak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Novak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Novak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novak tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goode.
Novak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novak misses with a punch to the body.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
Novak lands a nice uppercut.
Novak tries to work over Goode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Novak.
Novak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Novak lands with a short shot to the head.
Novak pushes Goode back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Novak is leaning against Goode and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Novak.
A right hook to the body lands for Novak.
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Novak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Novak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Novak.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but Goode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goode takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goode cracks Novak with a good jab.
Goode misses with a left hand
and Novak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goode misses with a left hand
and Novak counters with a body kick that stops Goode in his tracks momentarily.
Goode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Novak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goode throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Ante Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Novak catches Goode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak lands a really nice looking cross but Goode seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak jabs Goode right on the nose. Goode blinks but takes it well.
Novak throws the kick towards the body but Goode avoids it.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Novak, as that shot connected.
Goode is rocked!
Novak throws a shot to the body.
Goode misses with a looping left.
Goode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novak works Goode's body with a nice hook.
Novak closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goode.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ante Novak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goode swings wildly with an uppercut but Novak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode throws a punch but it's blocked by Novak.
Novak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode struggles to land a body shot inside as Novak controls his hands.
Goode prevents a body shot from Novak.
Goode lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Novak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goode or not.
Novak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goode's elbow.
Good body shot from Novak.
Goode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Goode tries a body shot but Novak blocks it.
Goode misses with a punch on the inside.
Goode trying to stall but Novak improves his position.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Novak blocking some punches.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Goode misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novak misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak lands a shot to the body.
Goode blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goode.
Goode is trying to break free.
Goode working aggressively here.
Novak tries to throw a body punch but Goode avoids it by throwing Novak back against the cage.
Goode tries to throw a body punch but Novak avoids it by throwing Goode back against the cage.
Goode can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goode fails to land.
Goode stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goode can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novak.
Novak prevents a body shot from Goode.
Novak blocks a body shot from Goode.
Goode fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Novak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Novak!
A very excited looking Ante Novak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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