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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 11 p4p, 2 weight class) and Russian Obama (ranked 30 p4p, 6 weight class). Goodman comes to the cage accompanied by Baba O'riley. Obama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 5 minutes Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Obama!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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