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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janko Godwin (ranked 233 p4p, 428 weight class) and Islim Makhmud (ranked 33 p4p, 56 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 cm 31 173 20 - 9 - 1 |
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175 cm 28 180 9 - 0 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islim Makhmud! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Godwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Makhmud gets tackled into the cage by Godwin. Godwin maintains the clinch. Makhmud lands a nice shot to the body. Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godwin or not. Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Makhmud avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage. Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makhmud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Godwin or not. Godwin is breathing heavily. Makhmud lands a left hand.
Makhmud gets through Godwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Makhmud misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Makhmud. Makhmud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Godwin tries to break the clinch but Makhmud is controlling the position. Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
Makhmud blocking some punches.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses. Makhmud misses with a body punch.
Makhmud lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhmud uses good head movement to avoid it. Godwin tries to work over Makhmud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godwin breaks from the clinch.
Makhmud misses with a looping right.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Makhmud! Godwin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islim Makhmud! After winning the bout, Islim Makhmud thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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72% |
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