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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class) and Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 48 p4p, 8 weight class). Goodman comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'riley. Volkov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Россия kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Volkov thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman misses the jab.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Goodman throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Volkov checks a low kick from Goodman.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Goodman jabs at Volkov's body.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Goodman takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Goodman scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Volkov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodman has time to react.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Volkov slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Volkov misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Goodman throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goodman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman had his way with Ilya Mstislav Volkov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Volkov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A short right from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short left from Volkov.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A short right from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
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