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Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Noel moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman. #KD#
Noel drops Goodman with a nice combination! Noel dives into Goodman's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noel.
Noel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodman controlling the position.
Noel won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman managing to control the position.
Noel distracts Goodman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Noel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Noel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noel is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noel is in close to Goodman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noel postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Noel throws an elbow that misses. Goodman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noel's guard. Nice move by Goodman!#REVB#
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Noel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodman content to stall in guard here.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard.
Goodman being controlled here momentarily.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Noel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noel.
Goodman tests Noel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noel is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chubby Noel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Noel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Noel.
Noel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Noel on the side of the head.
Noel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel lands with a nice body kick.
Noel throws a combination that misses
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Noel 's knee.
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Noel seems unphased. #T1#
Noel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noel.
Noel looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Noel takes one on the button.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Noel throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Noel jabs at Goodman's body.
Nice shot lands for Noel.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noel. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Noel throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Noel misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman cracks Noel with an open hand slap.#T2#
Noel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Noel misses
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noel is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noel. That did some damage!
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noel under the eye.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noel throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noel can pounce on him. #T3#
Goodman connects with the punch.
Noel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Noel throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Noel throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noel with a body shot.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman tests Noel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Noel off balance momentarily.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Noel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noel takes one to the chin there.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Noel moved away.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noel misses with a looping left.
Noel looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Noel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goodman duly obliges.
Goodman cracks Noel with a good jab.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman works Noel's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Noel misses with a hook.
Goodman connects with a leg kick.
Noel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman connects with a leg kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman lands a jab to Noel's midsection.
Noel misses with a body shot
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noel throws a right hand that misses
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Noel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman digs a good hook to Noel's body. #T1#
Noel misses with a looping left.
Noel moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Noel throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Noel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Noel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Noel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noel lands a really nice looking cross but Goodman seems unphased.
Noel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Noel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodman on the side of the head.
Noel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman connects with a leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Noel.
Noel misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Noel's defenses.
Noel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Noel's head.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Noel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with an inside leg kick.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noel throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Noel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noel takes one to the side of the head.
Noel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman punishes Noel's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.#T4#
Jab from Goodman.
Goodman sizes up Noel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Noel throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noel has time to react.
Noel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Noel misses the target.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Noel's body. Noel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman moves out of range as Noel strikes.
Goodman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chubby Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.

 

Event: RISE 21: Brand v Breedon     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022
#R1##CL#
Bokhchuud has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud blocks an uppercut.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhchuud controls the action.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Bokhchuud avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Bokhchuud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow that stopped Goodman in his tracks for a moment.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
Bokhchuud blocking some punches.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokhchuud blocking some punches.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhchuud.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud. #T1#
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodman avoids it.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goodman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Goodman shrugs off.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Bokhchuud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Bokhchuud blocks an uppercut.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it misses.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goodman lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bokhchuud blocking some punches.
Bokhchuud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodman blocks it with crossed arms.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Bokhchuud avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage. #T3#
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodman avoids it.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goodman looks winded!
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Goodman blocks it.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud blocks an uppercut.
Goodman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhchuud.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow that stopped Goodman in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
Goodman working aggressively here.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhchuud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
That's time! Bokhchuud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Bokhchuud.
Goodman punishes Bokhchuud's body with a nice straight punch.
Bokhchuud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bokhchuud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goodman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bokhchuud. #CL#
Bokhchuud takes the fight into the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud crunches a lovely knee into Goodman's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud pushes off an throws an elbow but Goodman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goodman's face.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud lands an uppercut.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman stalling in the clinch but Bokhchuud improves position.
Bokhchuud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Bokhchuud misses with a body punch.
Goodman is stalling here.
Bokhchuud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Bokhchuud digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head. #T3#
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bokhchuud obliges.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bokhchuud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands an uppercut.
Bokhchuud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow that stopped Goodman in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bokhchuud as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bokhchuud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Bokhchuud working Goodman over with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goodman's face. #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can Bokhchuud finish him?
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Bokhchuud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goodman is pressed against the cage. Bokhchuud pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Goodman! Two more big strikes from Bokhchuud and Goodman crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Wiener throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Wiener finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Wiener's leg. Wiener is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily.
Wiener counters with a body kick.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiener steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman misses the jab.
Wiener misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Wiener is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.#BC2#
Wiener breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiener throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Wiener avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Wiener shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wiener throws a front kick that sends Goodman stumbling back into the cage.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Wiener checks a leg kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiener.
Goodman misses with a body shot
and Wiener finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Wiener counters with a head kick that drops Goodman to the mat! Goodman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Goodman is rocked!
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Oh Goodman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiener.
Look low, kick high! Wiener uses the oldest trick in the book to send Goodman tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Wiener is absolutely delighted - when Goodman wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

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

 

Event: RISE 11: West v Bystrom     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Brandis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodman to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Brandis successfully pulls guard.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis trying to control the position here.
Brandis wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman postures up. #T1#
Brandis is controlling Goodman's posture.#SUB#
Brandis has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandis misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That kick from Goodman tenderised Brandis's leg. Brandis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandis takes one on the button.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Brandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Brandis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Brandis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandis fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Brandis misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Brandis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Brandis's legs.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Brandis's leg but Brandis calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandis.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Brandis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandis.
Jab by Goodman.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goodman works Brandis's body with a nice hook.
Brandis takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Brandis misses its intended target. #T3#
Brandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Brandis shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brandis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandis darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Brandis into the cage.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brandis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brandis trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman presses Brandis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Brandis trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman is leaning against Brandis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandis is breathing heavily.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman tries to work over Brandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Brandis tries to pull guard but Goodman won't allow it.
A short right from Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandis jumps guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandis misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandis is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Brandis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brandis scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandis fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Brandis misses its target.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Brandis does no damage.
Brandis throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Brandis.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Brandis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Brandis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Brandis misses with a straight right.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandis takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Goodman misses. #TD#
Brandis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brandis looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Brandis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodman passes into half guard.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Brandis trying to get back to full guard but Goodman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brandis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goodman is continuing to stall.#T3#
Brandis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandis tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman prevents Brandis from getting the reversal.
Brandis tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandis is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Brandis looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
Brandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman with a nice calf kick.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandis misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandis misses with a double jab
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletch Brandis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandis moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Brandis scores with a four punch combination!
Brandis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brandis misses with a looping right.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Brandis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Brandis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandis shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Brandis.
Brandis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman pushes Brandis away with a front kick.
Brandis slips under a jab.
Brandis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodman as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletch Brandis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Brandis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Brandis misses with a takedown attempt - Goodman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletch Brandis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A jab from Brandis does it's job there.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman digs a good hook to Brandis's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Brandis blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Brandis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Brandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Brandis just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Brandis's defenses.
Brandis fails to land the takedown.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Brandis sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Brandis misses the target.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman lands with a nice body kick.
Brandis connects with a single shot there.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.

 

Event: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1#
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chainz.
Chainz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chainz.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chainz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chainz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chainz misses with a body kick.
Chainz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Chainz forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chainz's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Chainz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chainz moves away.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Chainz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Chainz moved away.
Jab by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Chainz takes one to the chin there.
Chainz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chainz throws a combination. Goodman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chainz doesn't seem phased though.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Chainz cracks Goodman with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chainz misses.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Chainz is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Chainz misses with a body shot.
Chainz cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chainz manages to avoid it.
Goodman punishes Chainz's body with a nice straight punch.
Chainz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Chainz.
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chainz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chainz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodman defends well and Chainz ends up having to push Goodman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Chainz on that attempt.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Chainz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Chainz avoided it.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Chainz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Chainz darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Chainz into the cage.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chainz.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Chainz.
Chainz slips under a jab from Goodman.
Chainz throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chainz.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goodman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chainz throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Chainz only half commits.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chainz.
Goodman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.#CL2#
Chainz moves into range and clinches up with Goodman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz takes a shot to the head.
Chainz misses with a punch on the inside.
Chainz tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Chainz breaks from the clinch.
Chainz swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Chainz throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Chainz with a jab.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Chainz should have avoided that one.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Chainz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chainz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Chainz misses its intended target.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chainz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
Goodman slips a straight right by Chainz.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Chainz looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Chainz walks into a left hand.
Chainz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Chainz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Chainz.
Goodman scores with a push kick.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chainz slips under a jab.
Jab from Goodman.#T1#
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chainz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chainz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chainz can do to turn this around?
Chainz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Chainz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chainz misses with a leg kick
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chainz.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chainz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chainz gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Chainz has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Chainz.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Chainz.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chainz. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chainz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chainz is out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab from Chainz.
Chainz throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman defending well as Chainz loads up on a big left hand.
Chainz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Chainz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Goodman does it's job there.
Chainz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman sizes up Chainz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman slips a straight right by Chainz.
Chainz throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Chainz with a nice calf kick.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goodman clobbers Chainz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Goodman has Chainz up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Chainz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chainz darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Chainz into the cage.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chainz wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chainz throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Chainz rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chainz as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Chainz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chainz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Chainz manages to break the clinch.
Chainz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chainz misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Goodman stuffs the takedown.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chainz throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chainz with a poor takedown
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Chainz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Chainz.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chainz walks into a jab.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Chainz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chainz lands with a cross.
Chainz jabs at Goodman's body.
Chainz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Chainz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Chainz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chainz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Chainz.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Chainz's body. Chainz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Chainz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Chainz's head but Chainz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chainz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chainz.
Chainz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chainz's head.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Chainz checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Goodman throws a combination. Chainz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chainz checks a leg kick.
Chainz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chainz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Chainz misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Chainz with a poor takedown
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chainz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Chainz's head.
Goodman feints and then cracks Chainz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chainz down.
Goodman lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Chainz blocks the leg kick.
Chainz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Chainz slips a jab from Goodman.
Goodman tries to move into range but Chainz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chainz misses with a takedown attempt - Goodman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goodman slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Goodman misses its target.#TD2#
Chainz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goodman on his heels. He'll look to pass Goodman's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chainz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodman's guard.
Two Chainz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Chainz stands and steps away. Goodman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chainz moves away.
Chainz misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Chainz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goodman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Chainz stands up.
Chainz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goodman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chainz just manages to avoid it.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Chainz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chainz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Chainz should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Chainz misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chainz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chainz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chainz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

A relieved looking Saul Goodman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021
#R1#
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman cracks Yonic with a good jab.
A low kick from Goodman misses #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Goodman fights it but they end up in guard.
Goodman controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonic won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goodman is controlling Yonic's posture.
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodman scores with a jab. Yonic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Yonic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Goodman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman trying to control the position.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Yonic trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Yonic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yonic trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Yonic stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big right from Goodman misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Yonic misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yonic checks a leg kick.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yonic. That did some damage!
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yonic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yonic defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Yonic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Yonic ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yonic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Yonic jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Goodman keeps Yonic at a distance using the push kick.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yonic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodman pinned against the cage. Goodman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman misses with a left hand
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Yonic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yonic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yonic checks a leg kick.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Yonic throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yonic is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yonic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yonic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Yonic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goodman with a hook.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman throws a leg kick but Yonic sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Yonic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Yonic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Yonic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Yonic off balance momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Goodman
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A nice side step and Yonic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Goodman.
Nice uppercut lands for Yonic. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Yonic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Yonic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodman's guard.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yonic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Yonic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goodman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yonic dives into side control. #REVR#
The ground and pound from Yonic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yonic happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yonic wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy.
Goodman seems a little lost for a moment, as Yonic dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yonic.
Yonic throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Yonic avoids it.#T3#
Yonic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Yonic cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Yonic is out of range.
Goodman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yonic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Boss Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman tries a low kick but Yonic avoids it.
It seemed like Yonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Goodman swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range. #T4#
Yonic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yonic lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Yonic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Yonic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Yonic saw it coming and moves away.
Yonic lands with an uppercut that bounces Goodman off the cage and back into range.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Yonic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Yonic's leg but Yonic calmly moves out of range.

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 Saul Goodman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Boss Yonic spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh rats.'.

 

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
West closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick
letting West counter with a right hand.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
West connects with a body shot.
Goodman takes one on the button.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by West.
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 West checks it.
West scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. West does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
West moves into the clinch.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West lands a body punch.
West taking a breather.#T1#
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West prevents a body shot from Goodman.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from West.
West blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from West.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
West pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West lands a right hand.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A nice left hand lands by West.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West misses with a body punch.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman looks winded!
West lands with a right to the head. #T4#
West is working Goodman over against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West is working Goodman over against the cage.
West has Goodman pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
A right hand to the body from West.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head. #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands with a left to the head. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Goodman can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from West and Goodman drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by West.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Edmonds checks a leg kick.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edmonds connects with a jab.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Edmonds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmonds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edmonds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmonds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook. Edmonds ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Edmonds postures up.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Prizm Jiu Jitsu & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Edmonds sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Edmonds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Edmonds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmonds manages to avoid it.
Edmonds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmonds finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Edmonds connects with a body shot.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Edmonds.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds cracks Goodman with an open hand slap.#T3#
Goodman staying out of range there.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Edmonds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edmonds. Edmonds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edmonds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Edmonds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edmonds throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Edmonds throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Edmonds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edmonds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmonds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Edmonds moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Goodman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman wants to slow Edmonds down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Edmonds blocks the leg kick.
Edmonds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edmonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmonds scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Edmonds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Edmonds connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Edmonds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Edmonds.
Goodman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Edmonds sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Edmonds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Goodman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Edmonds being controlled here momentarily.
Edmonds is looking to advance position but Goodman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Edmonds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Edmonds postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edmonds stands and throws Goodman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well.
Goodman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#T3##SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well.
John Edmonds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds slows the pace down.
Edmonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working. #SUB#
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goodman, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Edmonds clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edmonds swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Edmonds counters with a straight right hand.
Edmonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edmonds at a distance. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Edmonds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Goodman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goodman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Edmonds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Edmonds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Edmonds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Edmonds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well. #SUB#
Edmonds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goodman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Edmonds's guard! Nice work there by Goodman!
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Goodman trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Edmonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Edmonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman is fighting to break Edmonds's control of his arms but Edmonds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edmonds is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Edmonds has gone for a leg lock! Goodman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edmonds's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Goodman is sitting in close to Edmonds's body. Edmonds has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Goodman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Goodman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Edmonds.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2     
Date:   Nov 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sideman walks into a left hand.
Sideman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Goodman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Sideman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sideman slips a straight right by Goodman.
Sideman throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Sideman moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Goodman works Sideman's body with a nice hook.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman clobbers Sideman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sideman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Sideman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman jabs at Sideman's body.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sideman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a few strikes there.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Sideman defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Sideman's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sideman can pounce on him.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sideman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.#T4#
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
As Goodman backs away, Sideman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman slips under a jab from Sideman.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goodman tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman misses with the combination.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodman jabs at Sideman's body.
Goodman thows a body kick. Sideman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.#T1#
Sideman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sideman.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Goodman.
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sideman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman misses with a leg kick
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Sideman lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Sideman throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sideman. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Sideman misses with a right hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodman is out of range and Sideman settles back down.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Sideman shakes it off.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Sideman is predictable there
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sideman throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.#T4#
Sideman throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
Goodman lands a jab.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Sideman's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Sideman with a nice cross.
Donk. Goodman catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman scoring well with a low kick there.
Sideman misses with a leg kick.
Sideman thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Goodman lands.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Sideman throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman scores with a jab.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Sideman checks it.
Goodman throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Sideman only half commits.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Sideman misses.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Sideman misses
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming. #T3#
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sideman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Sideman.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sideman. Sideman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sideman blocks a leg kick.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Sideman.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
A low kick lands for Sideman.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sideman under the eye.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman blocks a low kick nicely.
Sideman scores with a leg kick.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks.
Sideman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a nice head shot.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodman scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn MONEY PRODUCTIONS     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yaj throws a lazy head kick
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Yaj throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Yaj motions for Goodman to come forward. Yaj throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yaj avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Yaj.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Goodman throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Yaj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Yaj throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Yaj's ribs.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Yaj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Yaj avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj slips under a jab.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a leg kick.
Yaj blocks a leg kick.
Yaj was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yaj throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman misses the jab.
Yaj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.#T3#
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj keeps Goodman at a distance using the push kick.
Yaj throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Yaj down.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodman counters with a nice body kick.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj misses with a body shot. #T4#
Goodman throws a leg kick but Yaj checks it.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Goodman misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
Yaj slips a straight right by Goodman.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
Yaj throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yaj might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yaj in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Yaj thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Goodman slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yaj misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Yaj in the body.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman slips under a jab from Yaj.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaj can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yaj has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Goodman misses with some punches.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Yaj tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman trying to control the position but instead, Yaj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodman into the cage.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage. #T3#
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
A short left from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Yaj.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yaj works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Yaj looking to stall.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj is working Goodman over against the cage.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.#R3#
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yaj slips under a jab from Goodman.
Yaj appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Yaj misses
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Yaj's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands an overhand right.
Goodman throws a lazy body kick
and Yaj counters with a one-two to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Yaj jumps back.
Goodman cracks Yaj with an open hand slap.#T1#
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yaj! But no joy.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Yaj is out of range.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman tries a low kick but Yaj avoids it.#T2#
Yaj throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Yaj on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Yaj backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yaj. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yaj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Yaj's front leg but catches the back leg as Yaj tries to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Yaj is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs. #T3#
Yaj moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Yaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yaj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj. #T4#
Yaj works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj thows a body kick. Goodman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Yaj lands but Goodman takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Yaj tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Yaj's body. Yaj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yaj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yaj has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yaj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yaj scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.
Pat Yaj spoke after the fight, saying 'It wasn't the game plan we planned. Props to Puzo on a well deserved victory. '.

 

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Cup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman cracks Cup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Cup's head but Cup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Cup moved away.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cup misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Cup thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Goodman counters with a quick kick to the body but Cup blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Cup. Beautiful body shot.
Cup throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Cup's belly button to the back.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cup on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cup missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cup loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Cup down.
Cup might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cup scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Cup just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Cup misses with a looping left.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Cup thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
Cup swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Cup's leg. Cup is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2##CL2#
Cup rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Cup looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Cup.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cup blocking some punches.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Cup.#TD2#
Cup turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cup manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Cup is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goodman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cup is trying to get an arm triangle but Goodman is defending well. #SUB2#
Cup wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goodman, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Cup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cup wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goodman, who protects the arm well.
Goodman gets back to half guard.
Goodman trying to hold on to Cup's head to control him but Cup postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Goodman is defending well.
Cup wants to take a breather but Goodman is having none of it.
Cup is just content to waste time from the top position. Goodman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cup told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Cup is looking for a triangle but Goodman pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Cup's body. Cup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Cup.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cup knocks Goodman out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blue Cup!
A very excited looking Blue Cup 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.

 

Event: Syn Supernova X     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petersen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Petersen.
Petersen works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
Petersen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a good, hard body kick but Petersen shrugs it off.
Goodman swings for the body but Petersen moves out of range. #CL#
Goodman forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Petersen lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petersen digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Petersen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman is leaning against Petersen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Petersen cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Petersen.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Petersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petersen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Petersen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Petersen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petersens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petersen.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
A swing and a miss from Petersen.
Petersen slips a jab from Goodman.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrel Petersen.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Petersen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Petersen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Petersen in the body.
Goodman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Petersen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodman stuns Petersen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Petersen takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman cracks Petersen with a nice body shot.
Petersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Goodman takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petersen fails with the takedown
and Petersen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Petersen's front leg but catches the back leg as Petersen tries to avoid it.
Petersen defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Petersen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petersen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Petersen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Petersen drives through and clinches with Goodman against the cage.
Petersen misses with a body punch.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Petersen as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Petersen digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Petersen.
A hook to the body from Petersen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen lands a left hand.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petersen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen looking for a takedown.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen lands a left hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrel Petersen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.#TD2#
Petersen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Petersen manages to end up in side control.
Goodman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goodman content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Petersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodman won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen has control of Goodman's left arm, preventing Goodman from doing any damage.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Goodman trying to control the position here.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Petersen misses with a hook
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Petersen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a hook.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Goodman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Goodman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petersen throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petersen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Petersen is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petersen's head.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petersen.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petersen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen throws an elbow that misses. Goodman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petersen's guard. Nice move by Goodman!#REVR#
Goodman wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodman won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Darrel Petersen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Petersen is fighting to break Goodman's control of his arms but Goodman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen throws a big right hand that misses.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goodman holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman throws a hook but Petersen blocks it.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Darrel Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman cracks the inside of Petersen's front leg.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petersen throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.

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 Saul Goodman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 677 Dog vs Borjigin     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Lucassen throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Goodman throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodman pushes Lucassen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Goodman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Lucassen swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Lucassen.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucassen presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Lucassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Lucassen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucassen has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Lucassen blocking some punches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Lucassen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lucassen up against the cage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Goodman lunges at Lucassen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucassen's hand.
Lucassen walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Lucassen wants to clinch.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucassen misses with a head kick.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lucassen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucassen.
Lucassen cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg. #T4#
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Lucassen takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucassen.
Nice shot by Lucassen.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Lucassen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucassen misses the jab.
Goodman tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Lucassen off balance momentarily.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman cracks the inside of Lucassen's front leg.
Lucassen tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman tries to move into range but Lucassen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Lucassen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lucassen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Lucassen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lucassen avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucassen wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Lucassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Lucassen.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Lucassen avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Lucassen digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucassen tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Lucassen back against the cage.
Lucassen tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Lucassen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lucassen. #BC#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lucassen pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Lucassen.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucassen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucassen just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.#CL#
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Lucassen has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Lucassen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Lucassen.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Lucassen.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucassen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen. #T4#
Lucassen blocking some punches.
Lucassen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman is working Lucassen over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lucassen fails to land.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucassens head.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Goodman.
Lucassen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucassen.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Lucassen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Lucassen throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Lucassen's shoulder, as Lucassen tries to avoid the shot.
Lucassen swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Lucassen clinches up against the cage.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucassen's elbow.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucassen. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucassen loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Lucassen has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Lucassen's ribcage. Lucassen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucassen's elbow.
Lucassen letting Goodman take a breather here.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucassen gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lucassen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lucassen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lucassen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucassen dips to his left and cracks Goodman with an uppercut!
Lucassen is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it. #T3#
Good work by Lucassen as he checks the leg kick.
Lucassen scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucassen's calf.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Lucassen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Lucassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucassen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Lucassen.
Goodman swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucassen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucassen.#CL#
Lucassen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucassen.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Lucassen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Goodman.
Lucassen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucassen.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucassen struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Lucassen can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Lucassen misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
Well Goodman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Wangler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wangler slips a straight right by Goodman.
Wangler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman checks a low kick from Wangler.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wangler.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wangler.
Wangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Wangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Wangler throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Wangler backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wangler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wangler thuds his shin into the meat of Goodman's side.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wangler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Wangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wangler moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donk. Goodman catches Wangler right on the button with a cross.
Goodman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Goodman swings for the body but Wangler moves out of range.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wangler throws a sloppy head kick
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wangler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Wangler didn't see that one coming.
Wangler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wangler.
Wangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wangler. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Wangler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wangler misses with a looping left.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wangler throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Wangler.#T2#
A low kick from Wangler misses
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Wangler moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Wangler tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wangler.
Wangler thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wangler's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Wangler.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wangler is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goodman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Goodman leaves Wangler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wangler throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.#T3#
Wangler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wangler manages to avoid it.
Wangler throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wangler.
Goodman stuffs the takedown attempt from Wangler. Wangler gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Wangler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wangler.
Nice body kick there by Goodman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wangler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangler throws a big shot that misses.
Wangler walks into a left hand. #T4#
Wangler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wangler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wangler misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Wangler misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wangler doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman jabs at Wangler's body.
Wangler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wangler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman jabs Wangler right on the nose. Wangler blinks but takes it well.
Goodman feints and then cracks Wangler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wangler down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wangler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wangler.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman slips a straight right by Wangler.
Wangler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Wangler.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Wangler's ribs.
Goodman stuffs the takedown.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wangler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wangler misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Wangler misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wangler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wangler gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Wangler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman lands with a hook. Wangler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangler shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Wangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Wangler looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Wangler jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman is looking to slow Wangler down with leg kicks.
Wangler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Wangler's side.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Wangler's torso.
Wangler misses with a double jab
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wangler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Wangler tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Wangler jabs at Goodman's body.
Wangler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wangler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wangler darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Wangler into the cage. #T3#
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Wangler with an uppercut!
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wangler misses the target.
Wangler moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Wangler.
Goodman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wangler throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Wangler moves out of range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Wangler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands a jab to Wangler's midsection.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wangler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wangler trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wangler.
Wangler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wangler backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wangler tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wangler.
Wangler tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Wangler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wangler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangler swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Wangler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Wangler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wangler moves away.#T1#
Wangler throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wangler.
Wangler scores with a leg kick.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Wangler.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Wangler.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Wangler walks into a left hand.
Wangler throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wangler tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wangler.
Bobby Wangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Wangler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodman. That one must have hurt.
Wangler 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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wangler throws out the jab.
Wangler misses with a hook to the body
and Goodman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wangler shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman catches Wangler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wangler counter with a right hand.
Wangler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Wangler sees coming a mile off.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to avoid it but Wangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodman to the ground. Goodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wangler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wangler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Wangler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wangler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wangler's sensitive parts.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman slips a jab from Wangler.
Goodman lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangler swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Wangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Goodman lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wangler if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Wangler down.
Wangler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wangler.
Goodman feints and then cracks Wangler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wangler down.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

A victorious Saul Goodman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#729 Mirowski v Lord     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moore avoids a kick to the body.
Moore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman's coach down at Gym Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archie Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Moore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman moves out of range as Moore strikes.#T1#
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore punishes Goodman's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman thumps Moore with a low kick.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Moore's leg. Moore is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moore misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore with a hook.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore lands a jab to the head.
Goodman feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore misses with a body punch
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Moore misses with a straight left.
A big right from Moore misses.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Moore motions for Goodman to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Moore down.
Goodman connects with a high kick.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Moore shrugs it off though.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goodman is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Goodman lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Moore clinches.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Moore prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman works on Moore's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moore is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
#R2#
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moore moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman cracks Moore with a good jab.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman scores with a push kick.
Goodman cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Goodman throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Moore throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Moore lands with a nice body punch.
Moore connects with the punch.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman cracks the inside of Moore's front leg.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moore misses with the combination. #T2#
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman jabs at Moore's body.
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moore.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Goodman.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Moore moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Goodman jabs at Moore's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Moore's ribs.
Moore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Moore blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moore.
Moore tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore tries to clinch
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moore.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman thows a body kick. Moore tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Some wild striking there from Goodman.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goodman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Goodman feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Moore 's knee.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Moore's body.
Goodman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Jab by Goodman.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman keeps Moore at a distance using the push kick.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Moore jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Moore misses.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Moore
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moore really felt that one!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

An out of breath Saul Goodman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Archie Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Ugh'.

 

Event: GAMMA#724 Grigorian v Sodergre     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
Sonnen throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman slips a jab from Sonnen.
We've been told by Goodman's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman stuns Sonnen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a hook. Sonnen ducked under it nicely.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Sonnen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goodman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sonnen tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Sonnen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sonnen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen stalling away here and it's allowed Goodman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonnen controlling from the top position. #T2#
Sonnen trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sonnen trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely. #T3#
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sonnen is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sonnen wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman not doing much here.
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sonnen tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman is thwarting Sonnen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sonnen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Sonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonnen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sonnen misses with a looping right.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Goodman.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonnen's head backwards.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonnen should have avoided that one.
Goodman throws a low kick but Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Sonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen takes one on the button.#T1#
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonnen looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a looping right hand.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sonnen.#T2#
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a takedown into side control.
Sonnen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sonnen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Sonnen swings around for an armbar but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Sonnen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goodman at a distance.
Goodman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Sonnen's leg but Sonnen calmly moves out of range.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Sonnen as he connects with a hook.
Sonnen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Sonnen walks into a jab.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Sonnen tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sonnen misses with a straight right.
Sonnen misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonnen. #T1#
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonnen.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Sonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Sonnen misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Goodman.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Sonnen moved away.
Sonnen blocks a leg kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Sonnen down. #T3#
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Sonnen ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman, which made it look bad.
Sonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonnen misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonnen misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sonnen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sonnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Sonnen does it's job there.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Sonnen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonnen is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen takes one to the chin there.
Goodman wants to clinch but Sonnen slips to the side
and Sonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman lands a front kick.
Sonnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sonnen lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Sonnen moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sonnen counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Sonnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodman's head.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Sonnen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Sonnen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodman's waist but Goodman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonnen off to one side.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sonnen.#T3#
Sonnen throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sonnen's leg. Sonnen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses #TD2#
and Sonnen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman trying to control the position here.
Sonnen postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Sonnen throws a strike but Goodman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sonnen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Sonnen up and slammed him! Sonnen can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Sonnen but he's now mounted!
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman tries to control but Sonnen wriggling away.
Sonnen is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman had his way with Dao Sonnen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Sonnen looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Sonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Sonnen misses.
Sonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman jabs Sonnen right on the nose. Sonnen blinks but takes it well.
Sonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Sonnen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sonnen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman catches Sonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sonnen. That did some damage!#T1#
Goodman digs a good body shot into Sonnen's ribs.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Goodman.
Sonnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Sonnen cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sonnen there.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Sonnen is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sonnen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Sonnen closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Sonnen.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Sonnen cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Sonnen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman tries a body shot but Sonnen blocks it.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Sonnen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Sonnen.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Sonnen 's knee.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sonnen throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Sonnen tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goodman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen pushing down on Goodman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dao Sonnen!

Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Dao Sonnen gave a big smile as he said 'First I wanna say thanks to Carlos for his game plan throughout the training in preparation to the fight. He said he's been allowing his fighters to develop unorthodox styles and pretty much fight freely, but now it's time for our camp to step up & hone these skills in. This win was important to us!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Sodergren scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Sodergren takes one on the button.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A good leg kick by Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Sodergren throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman is looking to wear down Sodergren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Goodman.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sodergren if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodman scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Goodman.
Sodergren wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sodergren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Sodergren avoided it.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Goodman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren connects with the punch.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Sodergren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sodergren.
Goodman thumps Sodergren with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren lands a jab to the nose.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Sodergren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Sodergren's ribs.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Goodman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Sodergren seems unphased.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Goodman throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses
and Sodergren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sodergren digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Goodman.
Sodergren misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sodergren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
A nice combination there by Goodman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren. #T1#
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sodergren throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sodergren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sodergren tries to pull guard but Goodman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Goodman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand into Sodergren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sodergren's gas tank.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Goodman.
Still in the clinch, Sodergren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sodergren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goodman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sodergren can turn it around.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Sodergren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sodergren can pounce on him.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Goodman throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sodergren was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sodergren wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Sodergren tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Goodman catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sodergren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Sodergren's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crunch! Sodergren slams his shin into Goodman's torso.
Sodergren throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sodergren tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Sodergren avoids it.
Goodman cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.#T2#
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 Sodergren.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Sodergren clinches up against the cage.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sodergren tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it. #T3#
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodman cracks Sodergren with a nice body shot.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren is trying to pull guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Sodergren is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Sodergren tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sodergren with a big uppercut! Sodergren tries to clinch up but Goodman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sodergren to the mat! Sodergren covers up and Goodman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#716 Goodman v Jones     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Tyrone Jones punishes Goodman's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Tyrone Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyrone Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Tyrone Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Goodman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman clobbers Tyrone Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Tyrone Jones blocks a leg kick.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Tyrone Jones didn't see that one coming.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones motions for Goodman to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyrone Jones. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Goodman slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyrone Jones looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Goodman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goodman.
Goodman lands a front kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range. #T4#
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Goodman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goodman - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Tyrone Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodman circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tyrone Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It appears Goodman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tyrone Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goodman defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman wants to slow Tyrone Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones blocks a leg kick.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tyrone Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman pushes Tyrone Jones away with a front kick.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Tyrone Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Goodman slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrone Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Goodman lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
Tyrone Jones drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Jab from Goodman.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Tyrone Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Goodman off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrone Jones is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Goodman slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick. #T4#
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Tyrone Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman lands a jab to Tyrone Jones's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice combination. Goodman backs away looking to recover.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Goodman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyrone Jones cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Tyrone Jones thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tyrone Jones.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyrone Jones should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Jones clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Tyrone Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyrone Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrone Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Tyrone Jones does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
Goodman misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab lands there for Tyrone Jones.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyrone Jones lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Goodman slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Goodman with an uppercut!
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
It seemed like Tyrone Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones really dominated that round.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Tyrone Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrone Jones off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Goodman misses.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back to recover.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.#T1#
Goodman swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Tyrone Jones's side.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrone Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick. #T2#
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Goodman avoids them all with ease.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Tyrone Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyrone Jones avoided it.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Donk. Goodman catches Tyrone Jones right on the button with a cross.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.#T3#
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrone Jones off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyrone Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Tyrone Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman cracks Tyrone Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Tyrone Jones's head back.
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman feints a jab promting Tyrone Jones to slip. Goodman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyrone Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Tyrone Jones blocks the body kick.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it well.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tyrone Jones cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Tyrone Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Tyrone Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goodman moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Tyrone Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyrone Jones has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Goodman throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Tyrone Jones cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.#T3#
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrone Jones wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick.
Goodman tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Goodman misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
A jab from Tyrone Jones finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Tyrone Jones.
Well Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!

A less than humble Russell Tyrone Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Verama scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Verama tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Verama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman blocks a jab.#T1#
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman throws a jab when Verama was well out of range.
Verama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Verama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman scores with a spinning back kick!
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Verama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Verama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Goodman.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Verama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman cracks Verama with a good jab.
Goodman checks a low kick from Verama.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Verama's ribs.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Verama off balance momentarily.#T3#
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama misses with a straight left.
Verama scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Verama.
Verama cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Verama.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Verama takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.#T4#
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Verama blocks the low kick.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Verama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman with a hook.
Goodman pushes Verama away with a front kick.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Verama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verama's calf.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Verama should have avoided that one.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verama on the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verama.
Verama throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Verama's knee momentarily.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Verama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Verama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Goodman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Verama might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Verama blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Verama jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verama! But no joy.
Goodman misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Verama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Goodman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verama connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Verama tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Verama counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Goodman wants to slow Verama down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verama throws out the jab.
Verama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Verama throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Verama is looking to land body kicks.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Verama throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verama just manages to avoid it.
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!
Verama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Verama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Verama.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Verama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Verama looks to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Verama misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verama.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Verama to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target. #T1#
Verama misses with a body punch
and Goodman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Goodman slips a jab from Verama.
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Verama's head.
Verama stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verama!
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Verama scores with a nice body kick.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama moves out of range easily.
Verama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman wants to slow Verama down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Verama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Verama lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Verama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Verama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Goodman slips a jab from Verama.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Verama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Verama blocks the leg kick.
Verama connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Verama scores with a shot to the body.
Verama motions for Goodman to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Saul Goodman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Verama is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Verama is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Verama lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Verama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verama slips a jab from Goodman.#T1#
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Verama off the cage and back into range.
Verama walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Verama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verama.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Verama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Goodman tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Goodman walks into a jab.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Verama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Verama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman moves forwards but Verama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Verama looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Verama counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verama.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Verama tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws the left hand but Verama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Verama 's knee.
Verama sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verama.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Verama throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Verama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Verama moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Goodman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Verama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Verama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verama.
Verama throws a big shot that misses.
Verama misses with a hook.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Verama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Verama had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verama under the eye.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Verama.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick.
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
A lazy left from Verama finds it's target.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Hector Verama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
Goodman swings for the body but Verama moves out of range.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Verama moved away.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verama's head.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Verama's knee but Verama avoids it well.
A nice side step and Verama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Goodman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Verama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Verama's leg. Verama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman thumps Verama with a low kick.
Verama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Verama. #T4#
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
It seemed like Verama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verama throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Verama down.
Verama tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

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 Saul Goodman.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verama.
Good leg kick by Verama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
A jab from Goodman misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Verama misses.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Verama's front leg but catches the back leg as Verama tries to avoid it.
Verama wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Verama lands with an uppercut that bounces Goodman off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Goodman cracks Verama with an open hand slap.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Verama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Verama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Verama 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.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verama checks it well.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Verama moves his leg out of the way.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman moves out of range as Verama strikes.
Goodman clobbers Verama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman takes one to the side of the head.
Verama misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verama counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Verama misses with a low kick.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Verama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verama staying out of range there.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Verama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman jabs Verama right on the nose. Verama blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Verama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Verama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goodman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Goodman.
Verama lands a jab to the head.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Verama looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Verama.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Verama moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
Verama takes one on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Verama.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Verama avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama misses with a body kick.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verama checks a low kick from Goodman.
Verama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses the jab.
And Verama tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Verama lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Verama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Verama.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Verama circles away.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verama.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.#T1#
Goodman scores with a hook.
Verama scores with a jab to the head.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Verama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman stuns Verama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verama.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Verama's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Verama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verama has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodman.#T2#
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a push kick but Verama slaps the foot to one side.
Verama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verama throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Verama
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A big right from Verama misses.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verama.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Goodman forces Verama back against the cage and clinches.
Verama lands an uppercut.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman is pushing Verama up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Verama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verama jumps guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Verama slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Verama throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.#T4#
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Jab from Goodman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Verama fails to land.
Verama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Verama.
Verama lands with a light punch inside.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verama misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Verama.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Verama controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Verama.
Verama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Verama lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hector Verama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Verama.
A slapping body kick lands there for Verama.
Verama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Verama.
Verama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Verama.
Goodman lands a jab to Verama's midsection.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Verama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Verama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Verama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman cracks Verama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Verama's legs.
Verama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Verama. That one must have hurt.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Verama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama misses with a hook to the body
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Verama checks a leg kick.
Verama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Verama.
Verama connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Verama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman sets himself, and Verama steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodman avoids it this time.#T3#
Verama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Verama.
Verama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verama.
Goodman tries to work over Verama's front leg with a kick but Verama checks it.
Verama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
Verama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Verama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Verama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Verama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Verama.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Verama ducks down to avoid it.
Verama counters with a body kick.
Verama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Verama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verama is able to avoid easily.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hector Verama just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Goodman misses the jab.
Verama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Verama slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Verama down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Verama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Verama sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Verama tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Verama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verama.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Verama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Verama misses. #T1#
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verama.
Verama throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Verama only half commits.
Goodman slips under a jab from Verama.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verama.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama with a nice cross.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Verama throws a head kick that misses.
Verama throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Verama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
Verama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman throws a body punch but Verama moves out of range.
Verama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Verama misses with a leg kick.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Verama.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verama.
Verama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Verama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Verama slips under a jab.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Verama.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
Verama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Verama misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Verama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Verama misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Verama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Verama moved out of range.
Goodman feints and then cracks Verama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verama down.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodman on the side of the head.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verama misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Verama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
Verama is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Verama checks a leg kick.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Verama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama lands a jab to the nose.
Verama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Verama counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verama lands with a good body shot.
Verama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Verama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Verama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Verama. Verama maintains the clinch.
Verama tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Verama.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Verama presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Hector Verama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman cracks Verama with a nice body shot.
A short right from Goodman. #TD2#
Verama gets control of Goodman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Verama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Verama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Verama is trying to hold Goodman in close to prevent damage but Goodman has managed to pass into half guard.
Verama wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman prevents Verama from improving his position.#T3#
Verama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodman trying to control but Verama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Verama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Verama trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer.
Verama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Verama is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left and a right from Verama both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Verama misses the target.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Verama manages to avoid it.
Verama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Verama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodman defends well and Verama ends up having to push Goodman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Verama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!

Saul Goodman retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK     
Date:   Apr 21, 2018
#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
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. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #CL#
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. #BC2#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Volkov slips a straight right by Goodman.#CL#
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.#T4#
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. #BC2#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R5#
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. #CL#
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. #BC2#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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. #T2#
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!#BC2#
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!#T3#
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. #CL#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.#T4#
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.

 

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goodman - that will leave a mark!
Goodman motions for Obama to come forward. Goodman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Obama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman thumps Obama with a low kick.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Obama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Obama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Obama counters by moving into the clinch.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Goodman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goodman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Goodman is looking to control Obama's arms but Obama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodman has his back to the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Obama.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman slowing the pace effectively.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goodman as Obama tries to tie him up.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Goodman digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Goodman. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Obama cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Come on Obama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goodman to score with a decent uppercut.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Obama.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
As Obama backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Obama's body.
Obama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Obama jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Obama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Obama tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Obama is looking to clinch.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obama doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Obama avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama motions for Goodman to come forward. Obama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Obama tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obama momentarily.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Goodman.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.#T3#
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama lands with a right hand.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Obama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman effectively controlling the action here.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with a right hand.
Obama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman sets himself, and Obama steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodman avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obama throws out the jab.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Obama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Obama.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Goodman throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obama throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
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!
Obama tries to clinch up.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Goodman is trying to maintain a safe position but Obama gets an underhook and turns Goodman into the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Obama.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Obama. #T3#
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a body shot but Obama blocks it. #T4#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama slips under a jab from Goodman.#T1#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Obama. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Obama checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Obama as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands an uppercut.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Obama.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama lands a body punch.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Obama. #T4#
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Obama gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman works on Obama's body with a couple of short punches.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obama throws a leg kick
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama checks it.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Obama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obama slips under a jab.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Obama is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Obama jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Obama's front leg but catches the back leg as Obama tries to avoid it.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Russian Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Obama.
Jab from Goodman.
Goodman lands a high kick!
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman lands a jab.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Obama's head.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Obama there.
Obama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Obama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Obama counters by clinching up.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama lands a left hand.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Goodman slows down the pace here.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Obama.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Asai blocks the body kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Goodman lands.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Asai
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Goodman.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Asai .
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
Asai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
A big left from Asai misses.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Asai .
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Asai lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Asai moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Asai misses. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Goodman
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Asai thows a body kick. Goodman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Asai misses.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman tries a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai moves out of range as Goodman strikes.#T4#
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Asai counters by moving into the clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodman avoids it.
Goodman pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Asai .
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman looking to stall.
Asai misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Asai .
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Goodman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai slips under a jab.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Asai .
Goodman connects with a jab.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Asai . Those never looked like landing.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Goodman was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Asai 's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts. #T3#
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Goodman works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Goodman moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Asai misses.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Goodman works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Asai is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Asai misses.
Goodman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asai just manages to avoid it.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Goodman with a hook.
Goodman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asai backs up against the cage.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Asai avoided it.
Asai scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick. #T1#
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Asai jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai misses with a hook.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai motions for Goodman to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asai if he has to take too many more of those.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Goodman has managed to clinch. #T3#
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Asai blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Asai connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai misses with the head strike. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Asai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Asai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goodman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman is leaning against Asai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Saul Goodman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab from Asai .
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman misses with a left hand
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a combination
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asai takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Goodman. #T1#
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asai 's calf.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asai thinking.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman. #T2#
Goodman misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Asai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai misses with a hook
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Goodman misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Goodman clinches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Asai stalling.
Asai working aggressively here.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Asai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai landing knees to the head.
Asai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Asai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman had his way with Yoshihiro Asai in that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Goodman connects with a jab.
Asai blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Goodman slips a jab from Asai .
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Goodman takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai blocks a jab.#T1#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Asai throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman misses with a two punch combination.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .#T2#
A left lands for Asai .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Asai shrugs it off though.
Goodman swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Asai .
Asai throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai delivers a nice body kick.
Asai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Asai saw that one coming.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Asai . #T4#
Asai misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Asai cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body. #CL#
Goodman rushes Asai and presses him up against the cage.
Asai lands a knee to the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.

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 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#691 Defoe v Boyka     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Goodman throws the left hand but Seagram avoids the punch easily.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seagram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seagram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seagram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodman scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seagram looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Seagram moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Seagram defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Seagram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seagram slips under a jab.
A low kick from Goodman misses
and Seagram counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goodman thinking.
Seagram throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seagram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.#T1#
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seagram.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Seagram blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seagram moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws the left hand but Seagram avoids the punch easily.
Seagram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goodman - that will leave a mark!
Seagram lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Seagram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman. #T2#
Goodman moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
Seagram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seagram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Seagram is out of range.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Goodman takes a swing at Seagram's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a push kick but Seagram slaps the foot to one side.
Seagram throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Seagram.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Seagram.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seagram.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman slips a straight right by Seagram.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman takes one on the button.
Seagram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seagram connects with a jab.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seagram moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Seagram throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Seagram moves his leg out of the way.
Seagram scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Seagram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Goodman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seagram.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman stuns Seagram with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Seagram moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Seagram takes one to the side of the head.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Seagram's leg but Seagram calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Seagram ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Seagram counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seagram misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Seagram's torso.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
A lazy body kick from Goodman
and Seagram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagram.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Seagram should have avoided that one.
Seagram misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Seagram's knee momentarily.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Seagram's leg but Seagram calmly moves out of range.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seagram.
As Seagram backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Seagram scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Seagram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagram throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Seagram scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Seagram moved away.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Seagram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman lands with a slapping head kick.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Seagram throws a big shot that misses.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Seagram.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seagram's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagram is just out of range.#T2#
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seagram slips a straight right by Goodman.
Seagram lands with a good body shot.
Seagram misses with a looping left.
Goodman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seagram.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seagram. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Seagram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Seagram.
Seagram swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Seagram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seagram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seagram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seagram loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Seagram moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Seagram misses.
Seagram avoids a kick to the body.
Seagram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Seagram swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seagram 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.
Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seagram swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Seagram's leg. Seagram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Seagram catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Goodman moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
A good leg kick by Goodman. #T4#
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seagram.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seagram throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Seagram checks a low kick from Goodman.
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 wants to slow Seagram down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seagram! But no joy.
Seagram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman misses with a hook. Seagram ducked under it nicely.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seagram is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Seagram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman slips under a jab.
Seagram misses the shot to the body.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Seagram moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Seagram flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Seagram checks a leg kick nicely.
Seagram throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
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.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seagram blocks a leg kick.
Seagram misses with a hook to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seagram thinking.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram scores with a body shot.
Seagram throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Seagram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram misses with an uppercut
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seagram misses with a body shot
and Seagram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seagram's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Seagram.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seagram on the side of the head.
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!
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
A big left from Goodman misses. #T1#
Seagram misses with a straight right.
Seagram swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Seagram down.
Seagram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seagram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seagram's head.
Seagram throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a good low kick that Seagram was not able to check.
Seagram scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Seagram seems unphased.
Seagram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Seagram ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Seagram saw that one coming.
Seagram takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagram throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Seagram cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seagram.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Seagram.
Seagram scores with a shot to the body.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seagram swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Seagram looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Seagram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagram.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodman slips under a jab from Seagram.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman lands a jab to Seagram's midsection.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Seagram's shoulder, as Seagram tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman defending well as Seagram loads up on a big left hand.
Seagram has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Seagram has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Seagram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seagram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Seagram takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seagram at a distance.
Seagram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Seagram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman slips a straight right by Seagram.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seagram checks it well. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman staying out of range there.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seagram swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman cracks Seagram with a good jab.
Seagram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Seagram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Seagram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagram is just out of range.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Seagram slips a jab from Goodman.
Seagram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seagram! But no joy.
Seagram checks a leg kick.
Seagram connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman thumps Seagram with a low kick.
Seagram jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman slips a straight right by Seagram.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seagram.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman lands a jab to Seagram's midsection.
Seagram on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Seagram scores with a nice right hand.
Seagram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Seagram moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Seagram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seagram throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seagram throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Seagram as he connects with a hook.
Seagram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Seagram moves out of range of the body kick.
Seagram attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Seagram avoids it.
Seagram throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Seagram ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Good shot there by Seagram.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Seagram's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Seagram loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Goodman!
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seagram checks a leg kick.
Seagram misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Seagram scores with a body shot.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Seagram's body. Seagram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seagram misses with an uppercut.
Seagram cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Seagram checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.#T3#
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Seagram misses its intended target.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Seagram's belly button to the back.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Seagram's body.
Seagram misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Seagram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Seagram throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Seagram misses with an uppercut
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Seagram has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seagram. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagram.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seagram darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Seagram moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Seagram throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.#T4#
Seagram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seagram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seagram takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Seagram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goodman swings for the body but Seagram moves out of range.
Seagram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Seagram fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seagram misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Seagram steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodman. That one must have hurt.
Seagram scores with a nice strike.
Seagram takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Danny Seagram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Seagram sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Seagram just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seagram lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seagram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Seagram checks it.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seagram manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Seagram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman thumps Seagram with a low kick.#T1#
Seagram lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seagram throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Seagram misses the target.
Seagram throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Seagram throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Goodman.
Goodman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Seagram misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seagram doesn't seem phased though.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Seagram slips the punch.
Seagram moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seagram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danny Seagram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goodman swings for the body but Seagram moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Seagram connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagram was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Seagram slips under a jab from Goodman.
Seagram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seagram throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Seagram stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman moves forwards but Seagram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seagram lands a jab to the head.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seagram takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seagram.
Goodman lands a front kick.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Seagram's head back.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seagrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman cracks the inside of Seagram's front leg.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seagram misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seagram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman feints and then cracks Seagram's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seagram down.
Seagram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Seagram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagram's sensitive parts. #T4#
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Seagram swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
Seagram throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Seagram strikes.
Seagram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Seagram misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seagram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Seagram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seagram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.

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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#687 Goodman v Hanolla 2     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Hanolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Hanolla misses.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Hanolla misses with a head kick.
Hanolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanolla throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Hanolla throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Goodman feints and then cracks Hanolla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanolla down.
Hanolla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman motions for Hanolla to come forward. Goodman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanolla quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Hanolla moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Jutta Hanolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hanolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanolla wants to clinch.#T1#
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Hanolla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Goodman just manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Hanolla counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with a low kick.
Hanolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Hanolla's body. Hanolla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Hanolla's defenses.
Hanolla blocks a jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanolla jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
And Hanolla counters with a quick kick to the body but Goodman blocks it.
Hanolla on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Hanolla's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanolla misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goodman throws a jab when Hanolla was well out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Hanolla misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Hanolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanolla misses with a looping left.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Hanolla is out of range.
A jab from Hanolla finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanolla tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Hanolla misses with a low kick.
Hanolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Hanolla had a free shot at his head there.
Hanolla misses with a low kick.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Goodman swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
Hanolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a body punch but Hanolla moves out of range.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanolla off the cage and back into range.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Hanolla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanolla throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Hanolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Hanolla counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Hanolla checks it.
Hanolla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Hanolla misses with a wild combination.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Hanolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Hanolla. #T4#
Hanolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanolla ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Hanolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Hanolla scores with a leg kick.
Hanolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Hanolla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Hanolla off balance momentarily.
Hanolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanolla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanolla throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanolla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanolla defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Hanolla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
Hanolla stalks Goodman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goodman's face. Goodman staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanolla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Hanolla cracks Goodman with a good jab.
A solid body kick from Hanolla.
Hanolla tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Hanolla's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Hanolla misses with a straight left.
Hanolla wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanolla takes a step back to recover.
Hanolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab. #T1#
Hanolla thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goodman if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanolla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanolla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Hanolla misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Hanolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanolla ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanolla looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Hanolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanolla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanolla is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Hanolla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Hanolla moved out of range nicely.
Hanolla misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Hanolla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy body kick from Hanolla
and Hanolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
Hanolla lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanolla's sensitive parts.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jutta Hanolla is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hanolla lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Hanolla blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Hanolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Hanolla throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat. #T3#
Goodman throws a jab when Hanolla was well out of range.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Hanolla moved out of range.
Hanolla connects with the punch.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanolla.#CL#
Hanolla closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hanolla as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanolla blocks an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanolla backwards.
Hanolla scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanolla.
Hanolla tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Hanolla back against the cage.
Goodman pushes Hanolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanolla fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range. #T4#
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman slips a straight right by Hanolla.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Hanolla moves away and avoids it.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Hanolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman throws a hook but Hanolla avoids it easily.
Hanolla throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanolla.
Goodman misses the jab.
Hanolla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman 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!
#R3#
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Hanolla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Goodman misses
and Hanolla counters with a leg kick.
Hanolla scores with a leg kick.
Hanolla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodman is out of range and Hanolla settles back down.
Hanolla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanolla scrambles back to his feet.
Hanolla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanolla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Hanolla slips under a jab.
Goodman wants to slow Hanolla down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanolla takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Hanolla misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanolla moves away.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanolla lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Hanolla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodman has time to react.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanolla.
Hanolla tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Hanolla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman counters with a good, hard body kick but Hanolla shrugs it off.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Hanolla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Hanolla shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goodman eats them both and turns towards Hanolla to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hanolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanolla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!#CL#
Hanolla clinches with his opponent.
Hanolla misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Hanolla throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Hanolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Hanolla keeps control of Goodman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanolla blocking some punches.
Hanolla misses with a body punch.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman. #BC2#
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanolla misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Goodman is looking to slow Hanolla down with leg kicks.
Hanolla throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Goodman is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3##CL#
Hanolla moves into the clinch.
Hanolla struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands. #BC2#
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanolla slips under a jab.
Hanolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Hanolla throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Hanolla tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman misses the jab.
Hanolla is looking to land body kicks.
Hanolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman cracks Hanolla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Hanolla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanolla moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanolla misses the target.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Goodman.#T4#
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman tries a low kick but Hanolla avoids it.
Hanolla staying out of range there.
Hanolla gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanolla throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Hanolla throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Hanolla scores with a nice strike.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanolla is wise to it.
Goodman throws a low kick but Hanolla avoids it.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanolla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jutta Hanolla did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hanolla throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Hanolla cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman works Hanolla's body with a nice hook.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body punch but Hanolla moves out of range.
Hanolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Hanolla moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Hanolla - just one landing.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Hanolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Hanolla throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Hanolla throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Hanolla's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanolla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Hanolla tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanolla. Hanolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Hanolla. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with the body kick
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Hanolla's head but Hanolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanolla in his tracks.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hanolla throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanolla.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Hanolla moved away.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Hanolla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Goodman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanolla.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Hanolla saw it coming and moves away.
Hanolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanolla doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Hanolla throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanolla misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Hanolla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Hanolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.#CL#
Hanolla clinches.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman tries a body shot but Hanolla blocks it.
Hanolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman gets through Hanolla's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a low kick. #T4#
Hanolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanolla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodman. That one must have hurt.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Hanolla catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Hanolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Hanolla is looking to clinch.
Goodman throws a hook but Hanolla blocks it.
It looked like Hanolla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Hanolla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hanolla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Hanolla sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Hanolla ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanolla.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanolla.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Hanolla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanolla throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Hanolla only half commits.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanolla misses with a body kick.
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Hanolla jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman sizes up Hanolla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman defending well as Hanolla loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanolla. Hanolla obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Hanolla has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanolla and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Hanolla jumps back.
Hanolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hanolla.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanolla misses with a hook
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Hanolla.
Hanolla does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
A swing and a miss from Hanolla.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Hanolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Hanolla avoids it easily.
Jutta Hanolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick from Hanolla misses.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hanolla is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Goodman misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Hanolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanolla.
Good leg kick by Hanolla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Hanolla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanolla misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman moves out of range as Hanolla strikes.
Goodman catches Hanolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanolla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman checks a leg kick.#T3#
Goodman cracks Hanolla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Hanolla didn't see that one coming.
Goodman is looking to slow Hanolla down with leg kicks.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanolla tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Hanolla backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanolla wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.
Hanolla throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Hanolla knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Hanolla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanolla tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Hanolla tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman is looking to slow Hanolla down with leg kicks.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Hanolla. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Hanolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanolla scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goodman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hanolla misses with the combination.
As Hanolla backs off Goodman throws a huge counter combo but Hanolla manages to avoid it all.
Hanolla staying out of range there.
Hanolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.

 

Event: Syn 558 - Hate By Design     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1##CL#
Kaunismieli has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaunismieli effectively controlling the action here.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli. #T1#
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaunismieli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goodman can turn it around.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Kaunismieli has the dominant position.
Kaunismieli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman letting Kaunismieli take a breather here.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not. #BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Kaunismieli's side.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Kaunismieli lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kaunismieli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Goodman cracks Kaunismieli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kaunismieli throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Kaunismieli only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodman throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kaunismieli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaunismieli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Kaunismieli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Goodman catches Kaunismieli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaunismieli steps away.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head. #T1#
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Goodman throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Kaunismieli counters by clinching up.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaunismieli has Goodman pressed against the cage, preventing Goodman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman is stalling here. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Kaunismieli's ribcage. Kaunismieli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaunismieli in the body.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination. Goodman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman jabs Kaunismieli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Goodman feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Kaunismieli.#T2#
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A nice side step and Goodman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's body.
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 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down. #T3#
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman misses with a body shot
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range. #T4#
Goodman misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaunismieli will feel that in the morning.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Goodman misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Saul Goodman just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman sizes up Kaunismieli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Kaunismieli rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Goodman tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman is trying to break free.
Kaunismieli works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Goodman.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Goodman throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.#T4#
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaunismieli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
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!
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Goodman.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman blocks a jab.
A low kick from Kaunismieli is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Kaunismieli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Kaunismieli jumps back.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.#T2#
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaunismieli off the cage and back into range.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a low kick, right behind Goodman 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Kaunismieli forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands with a hook. Kaunismieli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Goodman catches Kaunismieli right on the button with a cross.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Kaunismieli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaunismielis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 559     
Date:   Dec 13, 2017
#R1#
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Goodman misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Goodman misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Stoker.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stoker in his tracks.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Goodman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A jab from Stoker misses.
Goodman cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stoker counters with a left to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Stoker jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Stoker walks into a jab.
Goodman works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Goodman.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goodman wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Goodman avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stoker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodman on the side of the head.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Goodman counters by clinching up. #BC#
Stoker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Stoker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stoker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Stoker misses
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a counter combo.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
And Goodman responds with a good body kick, but Stoker manages to step out the way in time.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Stoker swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stoker really felt that one!
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Stoker cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman digs a good hook to Stoker's body.
Stoker throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Stoker is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Stoker misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Stoker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoker.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Stoker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Stoker motions for Goodman to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman thumps Stoker with a low kick.
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 Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Stoker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Stoker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoker lands a jab.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
Goodman slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Goodman checks a leg kick nicely.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Goodman cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Stoker tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Stoker backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Stoker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker slips under a jab from Goodman.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Stoker clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.#CL2#
Stoker gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokers head. #BC#
Stoker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Stoker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
A lazy left from Stoker finds it's target.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman clobbers Stoker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Stoker throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker scores with a jab. Goodman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a body shot. #T2#
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Goodman jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Stoker misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Stoker lands with a nice body punch.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.#T3#
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Stoker saw that one coming.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Stoker throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman misses with a low kick. #T4#
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
#R5#
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman cracks Stoker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stoker.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Stoker.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoker should have avoided that one.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker works Goodman's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Stoker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stoker misses with a hook.
Stoker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goodman in his tracks.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Jab by Stoker.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Goodman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Stoker breaks from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker misses the body punch
and Stoker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a wild combination.
Goodman scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#677 Menken v DaCoca     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Shankoli circles away.
Shankoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Shankoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Shankoli drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Shankoli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Goodman tries a low kick but Shankoli avoids it.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Goodman pushes Shankoli up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Shankoli can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shankoli lands a nice shot to the body.
Shankoli tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Shankoli wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodman won't allow it.
Shankoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodman has double underhooks.
Goodman is trying to maintain a safe position but Shankoli gets an underhook and turns Goodman into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman. #T2#
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Shankoli's ribcage. Shankoli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman pushes Shankoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Shankoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman slows down the pace here.
Shankoli wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodman won't allow it. #T3#
Shankoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Shankoli. #BC2#
Shankoli manages to break the clinch.
Shankoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman scores with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Shankoli scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shankoli's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
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 tries to work over Shankoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shankoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Shankoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Shankoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
#R2#
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli shapes to counter with a head kick.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shankoli counters with a body kick.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shankoli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Goodman only half commits.
Goodman cracks Shankoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman connects with a looping right hand.
Goodman keeps Shankoli at a distance using the push kick.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shankoli counters with a good, hard body kick but Goodman shrugs it off.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Shankoli's defenses.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Goodman closes the distance but Shankoli moves to the side
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Goodman.
Shankoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Shankoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goodman works Shankoli's body with a nice hook.
Shankoli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Shankoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Goodman clinches up with Shankoli and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Shankoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Shankoli blocking some punches.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
Shankoli blocks a body shot from Goodman. #BC2#
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Shankoli's side.
Shankoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Shankoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Goodman misses the jab.
Shankoli checks a leg kick nicely.
Shankoli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Goodman punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shankoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shankoli. Shankoli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shankoli moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Shankoli misses.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Shankoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Shankoli blocks the low kick.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shankoli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shankoli counter with a right hand.
Shankoli moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
As Goodman backs off Shankoli throws a huge counter combo but Goodman manages to avoid it all.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shankoli can do to turn this around?
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shankoli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Shankoli responds with a good body kick, but Goodman manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Shankoli counters with a body kick that stops Goodman in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Shankoli is looking for the big counter here.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Shankoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman throws the left hand but Shankoli avoids the punch easily.
Goodman backing away here, and Shankoli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Shankoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Shankoli.
Shankoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shankoli.
Goodman lunges at Shankoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shankoli's hand.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman cracks Shankoli with an open hand slap.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shankoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman tests Shankoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Shankoli off the cage and back into range.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Shankoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Shankoli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Shankoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goodman lands an overhand right.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

 

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Quin jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Quin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quin.
Quin being controlled here momentarily.
Quin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quin wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Quin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quin controls the pace.#T1#
Quin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goodman's guard.
Goodman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Quin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goodman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Quin is trying to control. Goodman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goodman is looking to improve his position.
Quin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quin drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head. #T2#
Quin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goodman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Quin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodman defending well though.
Quin is looking to advance position but Goodman won't allow it.
Quin trying to advance position but Goodman counters by regaining guard.
Quin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Quin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goodman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goodman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) inform us that Quin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Quin is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Quin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Quin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quin throws an elbow that misses. Goodman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quin's guard. Nice move by Goodman!#REVR#
Quin is trying to keep Goodman in close. #T4#
Quin is adopting a defensive guard.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Quin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goodman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Quin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quin tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Quin throws a one two combo.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Quin off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Quin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quin 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 moves away from the strike by Quin.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Quin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Quin off balance momentarily.
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!
Quin lands a slapping body shot.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Quin avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Quin connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Quin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman throws a jab when Quin was well out of range.
Goodman throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one.
Quin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quin staying out of range there.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Quin slips under a jab.
Matt Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Quin checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin takes one to the chin there.
Quin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Quin misses
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Goodman.
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut.
Quin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quin duly obliges. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Quin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Quin blocks a jab.
Quin throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quin misses with a looping left.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quin darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Quin into the cage.
Goodman wants to slow Quin down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Quin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin with a nice cross.
Quin throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Goodman connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Quin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quin checks a low kick from Goodman.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Quin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Quin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Goodman.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Quin moved away.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Quin manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quin checks it well.
Good exchange - Quin coming out on top.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
Quin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman throws a front kick that sends Quin stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin digs a good body shot into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Quin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goodman!
Goodman is looking to get back to his feet here but Quin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Goodman's back.#SUB2#
Quin seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Goodman's chin but Goodman turns very nicely into Quin's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Goodman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin is trying to keep Goodman in close. #T2#
Quin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Quin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quin is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Quin tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Quin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Quin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quin throws a big elbow that misses.
Matt Quin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quin trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quin advances position into side control!
Quin is putting a hurting on Goodman here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Goodman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Quin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Matt Quin 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.
#R4#
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target.
Quin takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Quin misses with a body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Jab by Goodman.
A big right from Quin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Quin needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##TD2#
Quin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodman tries to kick Quin off in order to stand up. Quin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Quin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goodman to see if he's OK.
Quin trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Quin tries to score with some ground and pound. Goodman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Quin is looking to take a break and control but Goodman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goodman seems a little lost for a moment, as Quin dominates the positioning.#T2#
Quin trying to control the position but Goodman is working away.
Quin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Goodman struggling a bit here.
Quin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Quin. #T3#
Goodman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Quin happy to just control the position for now.
Goodman prevents Quin from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Quin stalls from top position.
Sloppy strikes there by Quin.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quin wants to take a breather but Goodman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Quin.
Quin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Quin tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Matt Quin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Goodman staying out of range there.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Goodman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Quin finds it's target.
Quin takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quin is able to avoid easily.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin lands with a hook. Goodman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quin dips to his left and cracks Goodman with an uppercut!
Goodman connects with the punch.
Quin defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Quin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Quin lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Quin lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Quin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Quin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quin's head backwards.
Quin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Goodman.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quin.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Quin slips the punch.
Quin drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quin shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Quin misses. #T3#
Goodman throws a hook but Quin avoids it easily.
Goodman thows a leg kick but Quin checks it #TD2#
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goodman won't be happy with that.
Quin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goodman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Quin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goodman is not content to let Quin control the position.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Quin seems to be working for a kimura but Goodman defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Quin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goodman is pressing down on Quin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quin trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Quin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Quin.
I think Quin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Quin!

Matt Quin is the new middleweight champion!
Matt Quin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#669 Obama v Goodman 2     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Goodman fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Obama scores with a four punch combination!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Obama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama throws a leg kick that misses.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A big right from Obama misses.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Goodman slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.#T2#
Obama misses with a low kick.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
It looked like Obama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obama scrambles back to his feet.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goodman doesn't seem phased though.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Obama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obama. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Obama throws a leg kick
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Obama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Obama with a nice cross.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama throws a body kick.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Russian Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama misses with a combination #CL2#
and Goodman moves into the clinch.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Obama presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Goodman.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman slips a straight right by Obama.
Goodman misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Obama down.
Obama lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
Obama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab. #T3#
Goodman moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Obama off the cage and back into range.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Obama's side.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Obama blocks the body kick.
Goodman tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama throws a lazy body kick
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman jabs Obama right on the nose. Obama blinks but takes it well.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range. #T1#
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range. #T2#
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obama misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Obama.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Obama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goodman!
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama slips under a jab.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.#T1#
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Obama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Obama.#CL2#
Goodman clinches up against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Goodman.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Goodman. #BC#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman is looking to slow Obama down with leg kicks.
Russian Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman punishes Obama's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obama throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Obama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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 Russian Obama.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Saul Goodman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#665 Laine v Shin     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Dias Jimenez scores with a nice body kick.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.
Dias Jimenez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dias Jimenez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Dias Jimenez does it's job there.
Dias Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Dias Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman tries to bum rush Dias Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Dias Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dias Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Dias Jimenez's head but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Dias Jimenez tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Dias Jimenez defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dias Jimenez sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
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 fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Dias Jimenez tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Dias Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dias Jimenez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman is looking to slow Dias Jimenez down with leg kicks.
Goodman motions for Dias Jimenez to come forward. Goodman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Dias Jimenez is avoiding it.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Dias Jimenez knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Dias Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Dias Jimenez connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez cracks Goodman with an open hand slap.
Dias Jimenez slips under a jab.
Dias Jimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dias Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Dias Jimenez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Dias Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dias Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodman under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
Dias Jimenez feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Dias Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Dias Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight left. #T4#
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Dias Jimenez avoids it.
Goodman slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A good leg kick by Dias Jimenez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dias Jimenez counters with a body kick.
Dias Jimenez lands a body shot.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Dias Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.
Dias Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dias Jimenez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias Jimenez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dias Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Goodman with an uppercut!
Dias Jimenez avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dias Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goodman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dias Jimenez has got the better of the exchanges.
Goodman throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Jab from Dias Jimenez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dias Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dias Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Goodman throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dias Jimenez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Dias Jimenez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Dias Jimenez avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias Jimenez.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dias Jimenez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez prevents a body shot from Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Dias Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Dias Jimenez blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias Jimenez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman pushes Dias Jimenez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias Jimenez controls his hands.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses. #T3#
Dias Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dias Jimenez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Dias Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman is trying to maintain a safe position but Dias Jimenez gets an underhook and turns Goodman into the cage.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with the head strike. #T4#
Dias Jimenez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a nice body shot.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dias Jimenez or not.
Dias Jimenez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dias Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias Jimenez lands with an overhand left.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dias Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Dias Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
letting Dias Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Goodman takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy body shot
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman throws a low kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Dias Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Dias Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dias Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Dias Jimenez coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Dias Jimenez tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman works on Dias Jimenez's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias Jimenez.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Dias Jimenez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Dias Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dias Jimenez's elbow.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman tries a body shot but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman is leaning against Dias Jimenez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Dias Jimenez lands a right hand.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dias Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dias Jimenez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman working aggressively here. #T4#
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias Jimenez.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dias Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Dias Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Dias Jimenez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Dias Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saul Goodman!

A victorious Saul Goodman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez spoke after the fight, saying 'his breath smell like rotten underwear....'.

 

Event: GAMMA#660 Goodman v Obama     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Obama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama moved away.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman scores with a jab. Obama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
A good leg kick by Obama.
Obama lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands with an overhand left.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.#T1#
Obama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Obama's head back.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Obama slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama lands a head shot.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obama. Obama obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama connects with a single shot there.
Obama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Obama.
Obama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Obama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obama's sensitive parts.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman misses the jab.#T3#
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Obama.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Obama.
Obama defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Obama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obama scores with a push kick.
Goodman thows a body kick. Obama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Obama stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goodman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama lands with a good body shot.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Obama jumps back.#T4#
Obama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Obama's front leg but catches the back leg as Obama tries to avoid it.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Obama shakes it off.
Obama tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Obama tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Obama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obama is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Obama throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Obama digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obama. #T1#
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Goodman misses the jab.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Obama misses.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman scores with a nice strike.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a leg kick.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama connects with a single shot there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
And Goodman counters with a quick kick to the body but Obama blocks it.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target. #T3#
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodman jabs Obama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Obama.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
Goodman tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obama blocks a low kick nicely.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman is looking to counter with a body kick.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Obama as he checks the leg kick.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Obama connects with a solid leg kick.
Obama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a one two combo.
Obama looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
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!
Obama avoids the head kick by Goodman. #T1#
Obama tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obama misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Goodman throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Donk. Obama catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obama blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Obama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
Goodman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Obama misses.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obama is looking for the big counter here.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Donk. Obama catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Obama works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Obama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obama throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Obama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obama.
Obama blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Some bone on bone action there as Obama checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Obama throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Russian Obama just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obama finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Obama really felt that one!
Goodman tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama jabs at Goodman's body.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goodman at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Obama let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodman scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Obama cracks Goodman with an open hand slap.
Obama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.#T2#
Goodman lands with a nice combination. Obama backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Obama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodman.
Obama misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Obama misses.
Goodman catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Obama.
Goodman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Goodman throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman walks into a stiff left hand from Obama.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Obama misses the jab.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Obama misses with a two punch combination.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Obama blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A big right from Goodman misses.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Obama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Obama blocks a leg kick.
Obama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Obama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman with a hook.
Obama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Obama misses with a straight left.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with the combination.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Obama scores with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Obama unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obama cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama misses with a hook.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman throws a low kick but Obama moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Obama lands with a nice body kick.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Obama had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Obama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Obama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obama. That did some damage!
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Goodman tries to work over Obama's front leg with a kick but Obama checks it.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Russian Obama!

Russian Obama is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Russian Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#656 Goodman v Diehard     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Diehard slips the punch.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
Diehard shoots in but no luck this time.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Diehard's ribs.
Jab from Diehard.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Diehard counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diehard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Diehard moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Diehard. Beautiful body shot.
Diehard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman cracks Diehard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diehard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diehard lands with a shot to the body.
Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman jabs at Diehard's body.
Goodman misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Goodman cracks Diehard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Diehard's shoulder, as Diehard tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diehard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Diehard blocks a jab.
Diehard throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Diehard moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Diehard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diehard throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diehard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Diehard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Diehard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diehard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodman pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Diehard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diehard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3#
Goodman is trying to control Diehard's posture but Diehard avoids it. #SUB2#
Diehard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goodman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diehard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goodman's legs.
Goodman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diehard is looking to take a break and control but Goodman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diehard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Goodman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diehard advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diehard wants to control the pace but Goodman is squirming around nicely.
Goodman prevents Diehard from taking his back.
Goodman is squirming around, avoiding Diehard's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diehard cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diehard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a left to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Diehard moves his leg out of the way.
Diehard lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.#CL2#
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Diehard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Diehard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman misses the body punch #TD2#
and Diehard counters with a shoot takedown. Goodman fights it but they end up in guard.
Diehard controlling from the top position.
Diehard trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diehard passes Goodman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diehard stalling away here and it's allowed Goodman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #T2#
Diehard wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Diehard wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Diehard looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
Diehard has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Phoenix Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bruce Diehard has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Diehard trying to control the position.
Goodman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diehard is trying to hold Goodman in close to prevent damage but Goodman has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Goodman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diehard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diehard struggling a bit here.
Diehard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diehard trying to hold on to Goodman's head to control him but Goodman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diehard tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Diehard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Diehard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diehard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Diehard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Donk. Goodman catches Diehard right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diehard throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Diehard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman cracks Diehard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Diehard gets a takedown into half guard.
Diehard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goodman!
Goodman is squirming around, avoiding Diehard's attempts to control the action.
Diehard wants to control but Goodman has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Diehard works his way into full mount!
Diehard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goodman is holding on tight. #T2#
Goodman is squirming around, avoiding Diehard's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Diehard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard is trying to keep Goodman in close. #T3##SUB2#
Diehard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
Diehard tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Diehard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diehard wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diehard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goodman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diehard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goodman has passed into side control.
Diehard tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman advances nicely into full mount.
Diehard can't escape the position.
Goodman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diehard is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman throws a push kick but Diehard slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Diehard's shoulder, as Diehard tries to avoid the shot.
And Diehard tries to counter it with a takedown but Goodman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diehard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard lands a nice shot to the body.
Diehard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Diehard checks a low kick from Goodman.
Diehard jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diehard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diehard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diehard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard misses with a hook to the body
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diehard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Diehard moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diehard throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Diehard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Diehard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diehard throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Diehard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws the left hand but Diehard avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.#T2#
Diehard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diehard moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diehard defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Diehard shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Diehard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diehard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diehard takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Diehard tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Diehard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diehard moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman is looking to slow Diehard down with leg kicks.
Goodman connects with the punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goodman enables Diehard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goodman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Goodman pushes Diehard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Goodman misses its target.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Diehard in the body. #TD2#
Diehard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diehard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
I wouldn't like to be where Goodman is right now.
Diehard trying to control the position but Goodman is working away. #SUB2#
Diehard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goodman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diehard but great work by Goodman.
Diehard tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Diehard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard regains half guard.#T4#
Goodman trying to control the action but Diehard is working from the bottom.
Goodman content to control rather than advance.
Diehard manages to get to full guard.
Diehard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman had his way with Bruce Diehard in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman throws a right hand that Diehard ducks under and follows up with a left that Diehard also avoids with ease.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard scores with a three punch combo!
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diehard.
Diehard slips under a jab.
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diehard in his tracks.
A jab from Goodman does it's job there.
Diehard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diehard is out of range. #T1#
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman lands a nice shot that snaps Diehard's head back.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Diehard blocks a jab.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diehard looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Diehard's body. Diehard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Diehard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a front kick that sends Diehard stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Goodman throws a jab when Diehard was well out of range.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Diehard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Diehard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diehard can do to turn this around?
Diehard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diehard. That did some damage!
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 lands with a nice body punch.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diehard staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Diehard moves out of range of the strikes.
Diehard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Diehard fails with a takedown attempt.
Diehard lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Diehard scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Diehard shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Diehard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Diehard.
Diehard goes for a double leg but Goodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goodman continues to drive forward.
Diehard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Bruce Diehard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Diehard misses the shot to the body.
Diehard jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diehard takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diehard throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Diehard down.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diehard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diehard takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Diehard ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#651 Goodman v Hanolla     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Hanolla throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanolla checks it well.
Goodman lands a nice looking body kick.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanolla counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Hanolla moves away and avoids it.
Hanolla blocks the body kick.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanolla manages to avoid it.
Hanolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanolla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanolla there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Goodman backs away, Hanolla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanolla.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Hanolla.
A nice side step and Goodman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hanolla connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Hanolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Hanolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanolla.
Hanolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Hanolla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanolla checks it well.
Hanolla throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Hanolla lands a slapping body shot.
Hanolla looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Hanolla throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.#T2#
Hanolla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Hanolla blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanolla.
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanolla.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
Hanolla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman throws a front kick that sends Hanolla stumbling back into the cage.
Hanolla slips under a jab.
Hanolla slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman tests Hanolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hanolla misses the target.
Goodman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanolla.
Goodman throws a body punch but Hanolla moves out of range.
Hanolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman slips a jab and a cross from Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanolla lands a jab to the head.
Hanolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Hanolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanolla lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Goodman misses with a leg kick
enabling Hanolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Hanolla.
The crowd cheers as Hanolla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goodman doesn't seem phased though.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Goodman.
Hanolla fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
Hanolla lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Hanolla lands with a nice body punch.
Hanolla cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Hanolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanolla.
Hanolla backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanolla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jutta Hanolla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman throws a jab when Hanolla was well out of range.
Hanolla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodman works Hanolla's body with a nice hook.
Goodman drops his hands momentarily and Hanolla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanolla connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hanolla misses.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanolla moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanolla misses its target.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Hanolla's knee but Hanolla avoids it well.
It looked like Hanolla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanolla doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Hanolla does it's job there.
Hanolla throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Hanolla moves his leg out of the way.
Hanolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanolla scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Hanolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman tests Hanolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman sizes up Hanolla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hanolla throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a body kick that stops Hanolla in his tracks momentarily.
Hanolla cracks Goodman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanolla misses with a leg kick.
Hanolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanolla.
Hanolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goodman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanolla has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Goodman digs a good hook to Hanolla's body.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanolla lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Hanolla is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanolla.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanolla.
Goodman checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanolla.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Hanolla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hanolla 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanolla.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Jab from Goodman.#T3#
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanolla checks a leg kick.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanolla misses with a looping right.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanolla swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Goodman.
Hanolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanolla throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanolla checks a low kick from Goodman.
Hanolla scores with a jab.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
Hanolla walks into a jab.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanolla throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jutta Hanolla is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Hanolla scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanolla swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Hanolla saw that one coming.
Hanolla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanolla needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanolla's hands.
Hanolla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanolla keeps Goodman at a distance using the push kick.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Hanolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanolla stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanolla manages to avoid it.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanolla misses with a hook.
Hanolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanolla checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Hanolla misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla misses with a low kick.
Hanolla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanolla connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanolla throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Hanolla checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Goodman thumps Hanolla with a low kick.
Hanolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanolla throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanolla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanolla.
Hanolla misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanolla misses the target.
Hanolla throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Hanolla misses its intended target.
Hanolla misses with a straight right.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Hanolla.
Hanolla wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range. #T2#
Goodman lands a nice hook to Hanolla's body. Hanolla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Hanolla takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Hanolla ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanolla.
Hanolla moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Hanolla feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanolla's head backwards.
Hanolla moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
Hanolla cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hanolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Hanolla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanolla misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Hanolla moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Hanolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanolla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanolla. Hanolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Hanolla moved out of range.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanolla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck for Hanolla with that takedown attempt. #T4#
A big right from Goodman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hanolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanolla motions for Goodman to come forward. Hanolla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman throws a right hand that Hanolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanolla also avoids with ease.
Goodman moves out of range as Hanolla strikes.
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!
Hanolla scores with a body shot.
Hanolla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanolla throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanolla off the cage and back into range.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Hanolla ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman takes a swing at Hanolla's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hanolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanolla throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman catches Hanolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jutta Hanolla did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Hanolla misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman walks into a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanolla crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goodman - the referee stops the clock and Hanolla gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goodman. Hanolla manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goodman swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanolla throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hanolla.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Hanolla misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanolla in the body.
Hanolla staying out of range there.
Hanolla throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Hanolla ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Goodman.
Hanolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanolla swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanolla is just out of range.#T1#
Hanolla defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hanolla lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanolla moves away.
Hanolla misses the shot to the body.
Hanolla lands an overhand right.
Hanolla avoids a kick to the body.
Hanolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Hanolla is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanolla.
Hanolla half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman slips a jab from Hanolla.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hanolla misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Hanolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Hanolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanolla.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanolla.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Hanolla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hanolla lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanolla stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanolla connects with a single shot there.
Hanolla connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanolla tries to score with a low kick but Goodman moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Hanolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Hanolla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Hanolla ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Hanolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanolla at a distance.
Hanolla throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Hanolla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Goodman - that will leave a mark!
Hanolla misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Hanolla.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Hanolla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Hanolla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Goodman moves out of range as Hanolla throws a body kick.
Hanolla ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Hanolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanolla looks to throw a body kick
and Goodman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanolla's knee momentarily.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanolla moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Hanolla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hanolla - that will leave a mark!
Hanolla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanolla.
Hanolla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Hanolla avoids the body shot from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Hanolla scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
And Hanolla counters with a quick kick to the body but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman cracks the inside of Hanolla's front leg.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanolla looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Hanolla throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hanolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman works Hanolla's body with a nice hook.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Hanolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanolla is looking to land body kicks.
Hanolla lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanolla misses with a double jab
and Goodman counters with a low kick, right behind Hanolla 's knee.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanolla is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanolla.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Hanolla is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Hanolla slips the punch.#T2#
Hanolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanolla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanolla misses with a jab to the body
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hanolla to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Hanolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanolla scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanolla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Hanolla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Hanolla slips the punch.
Hanolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman moves out of range as Hanolla strikes.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanolla ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Some wild striking there from Hanolla.
Hanolla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodman has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hanolla, right into the meat. #T4#
Goodman is looking to slow Hanolla down with leg kicks.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Hanolla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanolla is just out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Hanolla throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanolla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanolla. Hanolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanolla blocks a low kick nicely.
Hanolla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Goodman as Hanolla shoots in.
Goodman tests Hanolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanolla wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanolla throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
Saul Goodman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#646 Jimenez vs Goodman     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Goodman is looking to chop away at Dias Jimenez's legs.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Dias Jimenez.
Goodman slips under a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman moves out of range as Dias Jimenez strikes.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias Jimenez slips under a jab from Goodman.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias Jimenez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dias Jimenez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Dias Jimenez's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Dias Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Goodman tries to clinch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goodman to score with a decent uppercut.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dias Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dias Jimenez is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Dias Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dias Jimenez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dias Jimenez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dias Jimenez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dias Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Dias Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dias Jimenez stalks Goodman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goodman's face. Goodman staggers backwards, shaken.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Dias Jimenez looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dias Jimenez can pounce on him.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dias Jimenez is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman throws the left hand but Dias Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Dias Jimenez tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Dias Jimenez misses.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Goodman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dias Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dias Jimenez.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias Jimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman tries to bum rush Dias Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Dias Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dias Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Dias Jimenez slips the punch.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick.
Goodman checks a leg kick.#T4#
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias Jimenez throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dias Jimenez.
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 takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Dias Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dias Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy body kick
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dias Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodman scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dias Jimenez misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Dias Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dias Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman checks a leg kick nicely.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias Jimenez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dias Jimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dias Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Dias Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodman lands with a kick to the temple. Dias Jimenez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Dias Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dias Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Dias Jimenez off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Dias Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dias Jimenez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Dias Jimenez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez punishes Goodman's body with a nice straight punch.
Dias Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Dias Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dias Jimenez digs a good body shot into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Dias Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dias Jimenez lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Dias Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias Jimenez checks a low kick from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dias Jimenez throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez motions for Goodman to come forward. Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman throws a push kick but Dias Jimenez slaps the foot to one side.
Dias Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dias Jimenez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Dias Jimenez's head.
Goodman tests Dias Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Goodman lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dias Jimenez cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Dias Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Dias Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Goodman is looking to chop away at Dias Jimenez's legs.
Dias Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Dias Jimenez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.
Dias Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias Jimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Dias Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Dias Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dias Jimenezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dias Jimenez blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Dias Jimenez misses its target.
Dias Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Dias Jimenez pushes Goodman away with a front kick.
Dias Jimenez connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Dias Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Dias Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dias Jimenez tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Dias Jimenez saw that one coming.
Dias Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dias Jimenez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodman. That one must have hurt.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dias Jimenez. That did some damage!
Goodman moves forwards but Dias Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick that misses.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias Jimenez misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Dias Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Goodman moves into the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez lands a shot to the body.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman effectively controlling the action here.
Dias Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head. #T4#
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias Jimenez.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dias Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dias Jimenez avoids the head kick by Goodman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias Jimenez thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dias Jimenez. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dias Jimenez misses the target.
Goodman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goodman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dias Jimenez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Saul Goodman just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Dias Jimenez walks into a jab.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman unleashes a big counter combination but Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dias Jimenez digs a good body shot into Goodman's ribs.
Dias Jimenez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias Jimenez is just out of range.
Dias Jimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dias Jimenez scores with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Goodman checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Dias Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman lands a front kick.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dias Jimenez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dias Jimenez tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez takes one to the chin there.
Goodman connects with a jab.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Dias Jimenez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Goodman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez with a jab.
Dias Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dias Jimenez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Dias Jimenez misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Dias Jimenez back into the cage.
Dias Jimenez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Dias Jimenez tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dias Jimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias Jimenez throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Dias Jimenez only half commits.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Dias Jimenez is out of range.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dias Jimenez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Goodman lands a head shot.
Dias Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Dias Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Dias Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Dias Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dias Jimenez.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Dias Jimenez is avoiding it.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dias Jimenez checks it well.
Dias Jimenez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dias Jimenez looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman takes a swing at Dias Jimenez's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dias Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Dias Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Dias Jimenez moved out of range.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Dias Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Dias Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman scores with a nice strike.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Goodman does no damage.
Dias Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dias Jimenez, right into the meat.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dias Jimenez connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Dias Jimenez moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Goodman swings for the body but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Dias Jimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dias Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Dias Jimenez's head.
Dias Jimenez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Dias Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Dias Jimenez connects with an inside leg kick.
Dias Jimenez misses the jab.
Dias Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dias Jimenez.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dias Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman throws a hook but Dias Jimenez blocks it.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman throws a body punch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Dias Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.#T2#
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dias Jimenez's head backwards.
Goodman tries to move into range but Dias Jimenez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Dias Jimenez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman tries a low kick but Dias Jimenez avoids it.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Dias Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
Goodman defending well as Dias Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dias Jimenez. That did some damage!
Dias Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
A clash of legs there as Dias Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Dias Jimenez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Dias Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Goodman lands a really nice looking cross but Dias Jimenez seems unphased.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dias Jimenez if he has to take too many more of those.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias Jimenez half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dias Jimenez doesn't seem phased though.
Goodman cracks Dias Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dias Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias Jimenez should have avoided that one.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Goodman. #T4#
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Goodman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dias Jimenez.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dias Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Dias Jimenez's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Saul Goodman 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.
The defeated Jimmy Dias Jimenez had this to say: 'his breath smell like rotten underwear....'.

 

Event: GAMMA#641 Hanolla v Jimenez     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1##CL#
Goodman pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai is stalling here.
Goodman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Asai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Asai lands with a short shot to the head.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai is pushing Goodman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Goodman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Goodman tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asai looking to stall.
Asai lands a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Asai lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Asai misses with a punch to the body.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman has Asai pushed against the cage.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman is working Asai over against the cage.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodman gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Asai looks winded!#T3#
Goodman tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
Asai tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
Goodman cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman is stalling here.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Asai . #T4#
Asai blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Asai moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Asai misses
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
As Asai tries to get set, Goodman tries to push him back and clinch up but Asai manages to avoid the attempt.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asai misses with a hook to the body
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
Goodman pushes Asai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Asai looking to slow down the pace here.
Asai tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage. #T1#
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Asai is breathing heavily.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goodman as Asai tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai throws an elbow that misses.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Asai avoiding damage.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asai trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands. #T3#
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
Asai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goodman's face.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asai tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Goodman presses Asai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asai .
Goodman misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman gets through Asai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Asai is rocked!
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman throws a big uppercut that drops Asai ! More strikes from Goodman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Asai lies dazed against the cage as Goodman celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#633 Junior v Hoshino 2     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Goodman throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flagg doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Flagg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Flagg.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Flagg.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Flagg moved out of range.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flagg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg misses the shot to the body.
Flagg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Flagg lands with a cross.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goodman at a distance.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Flagg moved away.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flagg.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Flagg fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Flagg has managed to clinch.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with a punch on the inside.
Flagg misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Flagg scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
Flagg lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman pushes Flagg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman is pushing Flagg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Flagg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands a left hand.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Goodman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Flagg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goodman can turn it around.
Flagg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
A bit of stalling here from Flagg.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
A short right from Goodman on the inside. #T4#
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Flagg.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman stalling against the cage.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Flagg throws a series of punches but Goodman moves out of range.
Flagg avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Goodman tries to get set, Flagg tries to push him back and clinch up but Goodman manages to avoid the attempt.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman throws a big counter head kick but Flagg avoids it with no problem.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Flagg.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Flagg takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman works Flagg's body with a nice hook.
Flagg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flagg.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flagg misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Flagg's torso.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Flagg off the cage and back into range.
Flagg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Flagg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flagg finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flagg's head backwards.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Flagg clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Flagg sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flagg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Flagg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Flagg misses its intended target.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Flagg rushes Goodman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flagg.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman pushes Flagg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Goodman leaning against his opponent.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Flagg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flagg.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg scores with a jab to the head.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman pushes Flagg away with a front kick.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flagg's calf.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Flagg throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Flagg sees coming a mile off.
Flagg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg cracks Goodman with a good jab.#T1#
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Flagg takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Flagg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flagg tries to clinch up.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Flagg is out of range.
Goodman keeps Flagg at a distance using the push kick.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Flagg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flagg misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a good low kick that Flagg was not able to check.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Flagg jumps back.
A big left from Flagg misses.
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg misses the jab.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Flagg moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Flagg misses the target.
Goodman feints and then cracks Flagg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flagg down.
Flagg swings widly with a right hand
and Flagg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flagg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flagg there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Goodman swings for the body but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg misses with a hook.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Flagg throws a body shot but no joy.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Flagg darts in trying to clinch
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Flagg misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Flagg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flagg avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman moves out of range as Flagg throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The fighters circling - Flagg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flagg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Flagg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman slips a straight right by Flagg.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman moves out of range as Flagg strikes.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Flagg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Cooke's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodman misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Cooke catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Cooke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooke throws a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Cooke catches Goodman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cooke jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Cooke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke scores with a nice body kick.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman lands with a kick to the temple. Cooke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
Cooke slips under a jab.#T1#
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Jab by Goodman.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman jabs at Cooke's body.
Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goodman 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke thuds his shin into the meat of Goodman's side.
Goodman wants to slow Cooke down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Cooke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke lands with a hook. Goodman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooke as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Goodman misses.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.#T3#
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Cooke misses the jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cooke - that will leave a mark!
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke. #T4#
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman motions for Cooke to come forward. Goodman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooke.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooke, as that shot connected.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cooke wants to clinch.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cooke looks to throw a body kick
and Goodman counters with a big head kick but Cooke shrugs it off.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke misses with a body kick. #T1#
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Goodman if he has to take too many more of those.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Cooke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cooke.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke takes one to the chin there.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Cooke throws a big shot that misses.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Cooke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Cooke checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke motions for Goodman to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goodman avoids it really well and circles away.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cooke.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Cooke connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A big right from Cooke misses.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Goodman throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Cooke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke scores with a jab to the head.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Cooke walks into a left hand.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
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 Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke throws a quick counter head kick but Goodman was just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Cooke misses.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodman on the side of the head.
Cooke misses with a hook.
Goodman lands a nice hook to Cooke's body. Cooke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Goodman is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooke.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Cooke.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Goodman cracks Cooke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Cooke.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.#T2#
Goodman throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Goodman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Cooke shrugs it off though.
Cooke thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke throws a counter high kick but Goodman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cooke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cooke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
A jab lands there for Cooke.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick
and Cooke counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a good, hard body kick but Cooke shrugs it off.
Cooke misses with a looping right.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Goodman takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Cooke throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman clobbers Cooke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

After winning the bout, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Rokicki connects with a solid leg kick.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Rokicki saw it coming and moves away.
Rokicki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodman is able to avoid easily.
Rokicki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokicki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Rokicki as he connects with a hook.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Rokicki lands a body shot.
Rokicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Rokicki's head but Rokicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokicki misses with a double jab.
Rokicki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goodman defends it nicely.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokicki.
Rokicki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rokicki misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Goodman misses its target.#T1#
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokicki lands an overhand right.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rokicki.
Rokicki misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokicki slips a jab from Goodman.
Nice defenses there by Rokicki.
Rokicki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodman defends well and Rokicki ends up having to push Goodman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Rokicki.
Goodman throws a jab when Rokicki was well out of range.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rokicki throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rokicki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rokicki.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rokicki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rokicki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.#T2#
A jab from Goodman misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Nice body kick there by Rokicki.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Rokicki counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Rokicki's leg. Rokicki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rokicki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rokicki checks a leg kick.
Rokicki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokicki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goodman.
Rokicki throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman throws the left hand but Rokicki avoids the punch easily.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Rokicki.
Rokicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rokicki's calf.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piotr Rokicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokicki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Rokicki.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokicki takes one on the button.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rokicki moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Rokicki moves out of range of the leg kick from Goodman.
Rokicki misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Rokicki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Rokicki jabs at Goodman's body.
Rokicki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokicki moves out of range of the strikes.
Rokicki throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman defending well as Rokicki loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rokicki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rokicki tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rokicki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rokicki looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Rokicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Rokicki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Rokicki clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rokicki misses with a low kick.
Rokicki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Goodman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rokicki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rokicki misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Rokicki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokicki manages to avoid it.
Rokicki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rokicki lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Rokicki finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Rokicki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rokicki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rokicki moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Goodman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rokicki throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman lands a jab to Rokicki's midsection.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Rokicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokicki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokicki throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rokicki misses with a body shot.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman slips a straight right by Rokicki.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Rokicki - just one landing.
Rokicki throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
Rokicki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
A jab from Rokicki misses.
Rokicki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Rokicki connects with a jab.
Piotr Rokicki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Goodman throws a body punch but Rokicki moves out of range.
Rokicki looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Rokicki wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman tests Rokicki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rokicki slips under a jab from Goodman.
Rokicki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman pushes Rokicki away with a front kick.
Rokicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Rokicki connects with a body shot.
Rokicki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rokicki misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range.
Goodman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokicki loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokicki lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki moves out of range of the strikes.
Rokicki misses the jab.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rokicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Rokicki is looking to clinch.
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rokicki counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokicki throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rokicki slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab when Rokicki was well out of range.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rokicki is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Goodman blocks a jab.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rokicki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Rokicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.#T3#
Goodman lands a jab.#CL2#
Rokicki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rokicki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
Rokicki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokicki lands a body shot.
Goodman tries a body shot but Rokicki blocks it.
Goodman tries to break the clinch but Rokicki is controlling the position.
Rokicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Rokicki.
Rokicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rokicki fails to land.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Piotr Rokicki has been cut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a body punch. #T4#
A short left from Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rokicki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Rokicki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rokicki - that landed with a thud.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rokicki.
Rokicki blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokicki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rokicki lands an uppercut.
Rokicki lands with a left to the head.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokicki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Rokicki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rokicki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goodman back to the cage. Rokicki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rokicki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rokicki misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rokicki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piotr Rokicki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rokicki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokicki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rokicki! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Goodman.
Goodman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rokicki at a distance.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokicki throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rokicki, right into the meat.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rokicki. Rokicki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Rokicki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rokicki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Goodman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rokicki.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rokicki.
Rokicki throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely.
Rokicki wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Rokicki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rokicki to score with a decent uppercut.
Rokicki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Rokicki.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Rokicki blocks a jab.
Rokicki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman punishes Rokicki's body with a nice straight punch.
Rokicki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Rokicki tries to clinch up.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Rokicki lands a really nice looking cross but Goodman seems unphased.
Rokicki misses with a hook.#T3#
Goodman misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Rokicki moves into range and clinches up with Goodman.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rokicki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Rokicki's head but Rokicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokicki connects with the punch.
Rokicki looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Rokicki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rokicki doesn't seem bothered though.
Rokicki lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back. #TD2#
Rokicki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goodman sprawls well initially but Rokicki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goodman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rokicki thows a huge punch but Goodman dodges it nicely.
Rokicki controlling the pace.
Rokicki throwing shots but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rokicki thows a huge punch but Goodman dodges it nicely.
Piotr Rokicki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodman missing with punches from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman tries to get to full guard but Rokicki has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rokicki misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rokicki's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Rokicki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Rokicki gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rokicki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rokicki 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rokicki!

A very excited looking Piotr Rokicki 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman throws out a counter right but Gennero avoids it with no problem.
Gennero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gennero slips under a jab from Goodman.
Gennero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gennero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Gennero moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Gennero is looking to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gennero scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gennero .
Gennero throws a big shot that misses.
Gennero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gennero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Gennero moves out of range easily.
Gennero tries to clinch up
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gennero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gennero .
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Gennero moved away.#T1##CL#
Gennero clinches.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gennero misses with a body punch.
Goodman gets through Gennero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Gennero lands.
Goodman throws a jab when Gennero was well out of range.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman. #CL#
Gennero instigates a clinch.
Gennero misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Gennero throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gennero moves into the clinch successfully. #T2##BC2#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Gennero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Gennero avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gennero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman throws a low kick but Gennero moves out of range easily.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away. #CL#
Gennero moves into the clinch.
Goodman digs a right hand into Gennero 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gennero 's gas tank.
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Gennero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gennero wants to clinch
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gennero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gennero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gennero misses with an uppercut.
Gennero motions for Goodman to come forward. Gennero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Gennero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gennero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Gennero tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Gennero throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Gennero .
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gennero 's elbow.
Gennero throws an elbow that misses.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Gennero .
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to break the clinch but Gennero is controlling the position.
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gennero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gennero scores with a shoulder strike.
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Gennero 's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Gennero has managed to clinch.
Goodman avoids the elbow strike from Gennero , against the cage.
Goodman tries a body shot but Gennero blocks it.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Gennero .
Gennero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Gennero . #BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Gennero didn't see that one coming.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gennero is just out of range.
Gennero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gennero has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gennero tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses #CL#
and Gennero counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gennero backwards.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Goodman misses with some punches. #BC2#
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gennero .
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goodman defending well as Gennero loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Gennero off the cage and back into range.
Gennero misses with a wild body shot.
Gennero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman cracks the inside of Gennero 's front leg.
Goodman tries a low kick but Gennero avoids it.
Goodman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Gennero blocks the leg kick.
Gennero misses with an uppercut.
Gennero wants to clinch up but Goodman keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL#
Gennero closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.#BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Gennero ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Gennero moved out of range nicely.
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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 connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a push kick but Gennero slaps the foot to one side.
Gennero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away. #CL#
Gennero instigates a clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gennero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman wants to break free but Gennero has control.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Goodman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Gennero .
Gennero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Gennero works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gennero .
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
Gennero 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gennero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Gennero saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Gennero saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Gennero moved away.
Gennero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodman throws a hook but Gennero avoids it easily.
Gennero jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Gennero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman lunges at Gennero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gennero 's hand. #T4#
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Gennero 's head but Gennero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Gennero forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gennero prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gennero s head.
Gennero misses with an elbow strike.
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gennero lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.#BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Gennero saw that one coming.
Gennero is looking to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch.
Gennero moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.#CL#
Gennero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Gennero lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gennero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Gennero 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Gennero moves into the clinch successfully.
Gennero tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gennero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gennero is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero is looking to clinch.
Gennero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Gennero clinches up with Goodman and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Goodman is trying to break the clinch but Gennero is controlling him.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gennero goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gennero is just out of range.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Gennero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gennero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Goodman - the referee stops the clock and Gennero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Goodman. Gennero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gennero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goodman misses with a hook. Gennero ducked under it nicely.
Gennero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Gennero moves into the clinch.
Ed Gennero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goodman wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gennero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gennero .
Gennero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Gennero .
Gennero can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Gennero swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gennero throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gennero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gennero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gennero .
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Gennero blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Gennero won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Gennero .
Gennero misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gennero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gennero lands a left hand.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Gennero on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gennero . #BC2#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Gennero jumps back.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Gennero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gennero wants to clinch.#T4#
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gennero , right into the meat.
Gennero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Gennero is out of range.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Gennero tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gennero is out of range.
Gennero tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Gennero with an uppercut!
Gennero wants to clinch.
Gennero throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gennero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I've got Goodman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Howlett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
Howlett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
As Goodman backs away, Howlett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman lunges at Howlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howlett's hand.
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Howlett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Howlett throws a low kick but Goodman moves out of range easily.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Howlett counters by clinching up.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands. #BC#
Howlett breaks the clinch.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Howlett throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Howlett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Howlett steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howlett.
Howlett scores with a nice strike.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Howlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Howlett.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Goodman. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman cracks Howlett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Howlett lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.#T3#
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman slips a straight right by Howlett.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Howlett.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett throws a leg kick
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
Goodman slips under a jab from Howlett.
Goodman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Howlett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
A good leg kick by Howlett.
Howlett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Goodman checks a low kick from Howlett.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howlett misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Howlett digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howlett misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Howlett blocks a jab.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Howlett finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Howlett lands with a kick to the temple. Goodman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Howlett throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howlett counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Howlett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Howlett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Howlett's head. #T1#
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
Howlett misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Howlett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman moves out of range as Howlett throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Goodman throws a push kick but Howlett slaps the foot to one side.
Howlett tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Howlett scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Howlett misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Howlett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Howlett misses with a hook.
Howlett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman slips a jab from Howlett.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Goodman tries a quick counter leg kick but Howlett is wise to it.
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Goodman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Howlett.
Howlett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett slips a straight right by Goodman.
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman slips a straight right by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Howlett slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howlett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Howlett should have avoided that one.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Goodman slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howlett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Howlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howlett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howlett can pounce on him.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Howlett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Howlett lands with a shot to the body.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Howlett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Howlett throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Howlett throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Howlett misses its intended target.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howlett.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Howlett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman checks a low kick from Howlett.
Howlett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman connects with the punch.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett blocks a jab.
A jab from Goodman misses. #T2#
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Howlett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howlett can pounce on him.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Howlett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Howlett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman thumps Howlett with a low kick.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Howlett throws a leg kick
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Goodman down. #T3#
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goodman.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Howlett throws a leg kick
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Howlett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Donk. Howlett catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Howlett counters with a thumping low kick.
Donk. Howlett catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Howlett defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Howlett connects with a jab.#T4#
Howlett throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Howlett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goodman throws the left hand but Howlett avoids the punch easily.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howlett blocks a low kick nicely.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Howlett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Howlett misses the shot to the body.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howlett. Howlett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
I've got Goodman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

After the fight, Saul Goodman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GAMMA#596 Torres v Leonidas     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Strapp throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman backing away here, and Strapp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strapp is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Strapp is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Strapp.
A jab from Strapp does it's job there.
Strapp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Strapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strapp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman delivers a nice body kick.
Strapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Strapp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Strapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strapp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strapp somewhat.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strapp. That did some damage!
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Strapp's head.
A jab from Strapp misses.
Strapp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goodman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Strapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Strapp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Strapp thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strapp looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Strapp avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strapp is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A jab from Strapp misses.
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strapp.
Strapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Strapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman cracks Strapp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Strapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strapp's sensitive parts. #T4#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strapp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Strapp slips the punch.
Strapp moves out of range of the body kick.
Strapp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strapp scores with a head kick. Goodman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strapp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strapp's sensitive parts.
Goodman catches Strapp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Darwin Strapp has been cut.
Strapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws the left hand but Strapp avoids the punch easily.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Strapp only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Strapp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goodman has got the better of the exchanges.
Goodman tries a low kick but Strapp avoids it.
Strapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strapp unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strapp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goodman avoids it really well and circles away.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Strapp knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Strapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strapp throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Strapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Strapp lands with a shot to the body.
Strapp misses with a body kick.
Strapp walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Strapp lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Nice shot lands for Strapp.
A punch lands to the side of Strapp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strapp throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman slips a straight right by Strapp.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Strapp jumps back.
Strapp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Strapp's shoulder, as Strapp tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strapp can do to turn this around?
Strapp takes one to the chin there.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
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 wants to land a leg kick but Strapp is out of range.
Strapp staying out of range there.
Strapp looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman cracks Strapp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strapp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Strapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strapp digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman cracks the inside of Strapp's front leg. #T3#
Strapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strapp throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Strapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strapp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp blocks it.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Strapp off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strapp throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Strapp misses the shot to the body.
Strapp thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Strapp ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Strapp throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strapp 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strapp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Strapp shakes it off.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strapp counters with a nice body kick.
Strapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Strapp misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Strapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
The cut man is working on Darwin Strapp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strapp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Strapp misses.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strapp checks it well.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strapp throws out the jab.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Strapp.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Strapp throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman swings for the body but Strapp moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
Strapp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman, which made it look bad.
Goodman throws a body punch but Strapp moves out of range. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman connects with a body shot that sends Strapp's belly button to the back.
Strapp misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strapp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strapp throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Strapp avoids it easily.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strapp throws out the jab.
Strapp lands with a nice body punch.
Strapp connects with a high kick.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Darwin Strapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Strapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Strapp checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strapp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman slips a jab from Strapp.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strapp's head backwards.
Goodman defending well as Strapp loads up on a big left hand.
Strapp moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Strapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Goodman staying out of range there.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Strapp as he checks the leg kick.
Strapp misses the jab.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Strapp's head.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman slips a jab from Strapp.
Goodman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strapp.
Goodman takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Goodman takes a swing at Strapp's ribcage but misses.
Strapp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strapp swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Nice cross by Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Strapp counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strapp.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strapp lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman lunges at Strapp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strapp's hand.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

In his post fight interview, Saul Goodman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
and Kennedy counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
Kennedy takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman throws a low kick but Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Goodman takes one on the button.
Goodman throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kennedy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman throws a hook but Kennedy blocks it.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kennedy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Goodman is predictable there
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Goodman slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kennedy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.#T3#
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Kennedy misses with the body kick
and Goodman counters with a nice body shot.
Kennedy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennedy's calf.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Goodman.#T4#
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Goodman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kennedy defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman thows a leg kick but Kennedy checks it
and Kennedy counters with a series of strikes. Goodman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kennedy's sensitive parts.
Kennedy swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses the body punch
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kennedy takes the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Goodman misses with some punches. #BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kennedy under the eye.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman lands the left hand.#T2#
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
Goodman misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kennedy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kennedy scrambles back to his feet.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Goodman is wise to it.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kennedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.#T3#
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy misses with a hook.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kennedy.
Kennedy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goodman will feel that in the morning.
Kennedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennedy.
Kennedy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kennedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodman on the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a hook to the body
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
Goodman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing. #CL2#
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy. #T1##BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Kennedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman lands with a cross.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.#T2#
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Kennedy moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Goodman.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy with a nice cross.#T3#
Goodman misses the jab.
Kennedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Kennedy's legs.
Kennedy moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman misses with a body punch
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Kennedy cracks Goodman with a good jab.#CL2#
Kennedy clinches up with Goodman and pushes him back against the cage.
Goodman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman working hard to break the clinch.
Kennedy is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chris Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goodman 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ITFL 9.2     
Date:   Aug 24, 2016
#R1#
Kirkland moves to clinch but Goodman breaks away
and Goodman counters with a good low kick that Kirkland was not able to check.
Kirkland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kirkland misses its intended target.
As Kirkland backs away, Goodman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Kirkland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirkland under the eye.
Kirkland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Kirkland's legs.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kirkland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland slips under a jab.
Goodman scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman pushes Kirkland away with a front kick.#T1#
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirkland catches Goodman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Kirkland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirkland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirkland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirkland's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirkland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirkland throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goodman on the side of the head. #CL2#
Kirkland has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Kirkland fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland blocking some punches.
Goodman is working Kirkland over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman tries a body shot but Kirkland blocks it.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland blocks an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Kirkland blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kirkland tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Kirkland looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Kirkland.
Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirkland takes a shot to the head.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Kirkland.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Kirkland's ribcage. Kirkland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Kirkland's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman stalling. #T4#
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Kirkland.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Kirkland.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirkland's elbow.
Kirkland takes a shot to the head.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Kirkland tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirkland misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirkland.
Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirkland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Goodman lands with a kick to the temple. Kirkland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Troy Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kirkland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirkland can do to turn this around?
Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkland controls the action.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Kirkland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Kirkland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirkland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirkland lands with a right to the head.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Kirkland misses with a body punch.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Kirkland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirkland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land. #T2#
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Kirkland misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Goodman.
Kirkland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman stalling against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kirkland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirkland is breathing heavily.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Kirkland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirklands head.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman working aggressively here.
A short right from Goodman.
Kirkland prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards. #ROC#
Kirkland is rocked!#T4#
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirkland is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirkland.
Kirkland swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirkland seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirkland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kirkland avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Kirkland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman trying to control the position but instead, Kirkland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodman into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Troy Kirkland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirkland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Kirkland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Goodman misses.
Kirkland slips under a jab from Goodman.
Kirkland slips a jab from Goodman.
Kirkland tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Kirkland moves out of range of the strikes.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirkland. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirkland tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman walks into a stiff left hand from Kirkland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Kirkland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Kirkland pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirkland throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkland. #T1#
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Kirkland scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Kirkland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirkland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kirkland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Kirkland's head.
Goodman has Kirkland pressed against the cage.
Kirkland misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirkland can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Kirkland misses with the head strike.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkland.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Kirkland.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Kirkland.
Goodman is leaning against Kirkland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirkland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirkland tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Kirkland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirkland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirkland has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kirkland misses with the head strike.
A short left from Goodman.
A short right from Goodman.
Kirkland can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Kirkland's ribcage. Kirkland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirkland.
Goodman is working Kirkland over against the cage.
Troy Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Kirkland controls the action. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirkland.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirkland backwards. #KD#
Goodman drops Kirkland onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kirkland is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Goodman blocks a body shot from Kirkland.
Goodman lands a big right hand that drops Kirkland! The killer instinct kicks in and Goodman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Goodman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
After the fight, Saul Goodman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: G #30 KOIZUMI vs GOODMAN     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Koizumi throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Koizumi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koizumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Koizumi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koizumi slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Koizumi jumps back.
Koizumi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koizumi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Koizumi walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koizumi. That did some damage!
Koizumi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Koizumi tries to counter by clinching up but Goodman breaks away and moves out of range.
Koizumi misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman lunges at Koizumi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koizumi's hand.
Koizumi tries for a takedown but Goodman circles away easily
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Goodman cracks Koizumi with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodman as he connects with a hook.
Gunji Koizumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koizumi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koizumi. That one must have hurt.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Koizumi ducks down to avoid it.
Koizumi tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman throws a hook but Koizumi avoids it easily.
Koizumi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman cracks the inside of Koizumi's front leg.
Goodman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from Koizumi is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman tests Koizumi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.#T2#
Koizumi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Koizumi shrugs it off though.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koizumi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koizumi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koizumi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koizumi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koizumi throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Koizumi.
Koizumi lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Goodman as Koizumi shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunji Koizumi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Koizumi's body.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Koizumi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Koizumi controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koizumi throwing strikes but missing.
Koizumi advances position into side control!
Koizumi tries to advance to mount but Goodman denies him.
Goodman wants to control but Koizumi postures up.
Koizumi landing a few strikes. #T4#
An elbow from Koizumi crashes against the mat.
Koizumi misses with the ground and pound.
Goodman tries to improve position but can't.
Goodman is trying to control Koizumi's posture but Koizumi avoids it. #SUB#
Koizumi tries for a kimura but Goodman is defending well.
Koizumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working. #SUB#
Koizumi is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Goodman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Koizumi gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Goodman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Koizumi lets go of the hold and Goodman can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunji Koizumi!
Gunji Koizumi retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: G #24 BLAKE vs NICU 2     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.#T1#
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Declan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Declan takes one on the button.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Declan in his tracks.
Goodman's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Goodman just manages to avoid it.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Declan. #BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan misses with a looping left.#T3#
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Declan catches Goodman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Declan should have avoided that one.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Declan had a free shot at his head there.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Declan jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodman is out of range and Declan settles back down. #T4#
Declan throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
That kick from Declan tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Declan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Declan avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Declan's head.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Declan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Declan looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan slips under a jab from Goodman.
Declan slips a straight right by Goodman.
Declan swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Declan.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Goodman.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Declan.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Declan is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan motions for Goodman to come forward. Declan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan sets himself, and Goodman steps forward looking for the clinch! Declan avoids it this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Declan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Declan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Declan slips under a jab.#T3#
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Declan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Declan misses.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Declan throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Declan connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman swings for the body but Declan moves out of range. #T4#
A punch combination from Goodman misses.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Declan.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman clobbers Declan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R3#
Goodman feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Declan thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it #CL2#
and Goodman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Declan blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman just leaning against Declan, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Goodman. #BC#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Goodman feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Declan in his tracks.
Goodman misses the jab.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Goodman's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Declan's calf.
Declan throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body. #CL2#
Goodman forces Declan back against the cage and clinches.
Declan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Declan is keeping busy.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman digs a right hand into Declan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Declan's gas tank.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Declan can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action. #BC#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Declan.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Declan.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Goodman. #ROC2#
Declan is rocked!
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Declan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Declan is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan seems to have got his legs back now.
Declan is trying to force a seperation but Goodman has the dominant position.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Declan can't break the clinch.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Declan working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Declan is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Declan avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Declan.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Goodman.#T4##CL2#
Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodman won't allow it.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Declan has had enough of the clinch but Goodman keeps him there for the moment.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Declan controls his hands.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Declans head.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saul Goodman!

Saul Goodman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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