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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Lagos feints and then cracks Goodwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodwin down.
Lagos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andy Lagos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Lagos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin tries to clinch up.
Goodwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lagos.
Goodwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lagos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Goodwin misses.
Lagos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lagos scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lagos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goodwin swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lagos closes the distance and clinches.
Lagos is trying to pull guard but Goodwin has him pressed against the cage.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Lagos.#T1#
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lagos to keep the fight standing.
Goodwin is trying to force a seperation but Lagos has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Goodwin to work.
Goodwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lagos smiles and moves away.
Lagos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodwin tries to avoid it but Lagos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodwin to the ground. Goodwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodwin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lagos avoided it.
Lagos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goodwin defends it nicely.#CL2#
Lagos drives through and clinches with Goodwin against the cage.
#T2#
Goodwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Lagos manages to pull guard.
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.
Lagos 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.
Lagos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Goodwin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lagos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goodwin has Lagos in his guard.#REVB#
Lagos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Lagos content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lagos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodwin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Goodwin has an active guard here but Lagos has managed to pass into half guard.
Goodwin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lagos is trying to control. Goodwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Lagos seems content to control.#ES#
Goodwin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lagos is on him like a limpet, forcing Goodwin back against the cage.
Lagos tries to pull guard but Goodwin holds him up against the cage and eventually Lagos drops back down to his feet.
Lagos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lagos tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lagos wants to clinch up but Goodwin keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lagos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lagos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Goodwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lagos's guard.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but Lagos keeps moving.
Goodwin wanted to stand there but Lagos had control of the position. #SU#
Goodwin gets to his feet. Lagos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goodwin throws a hook but Lagos avoids it easily.
Lagos fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Lagos lands but Goodwin takes it in his stride. #T1#
Lagos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lagos throws a counter combo.
Lagos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Lagos.
Lagos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lagos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Goodwin counter with a right hand.
Lagos is breathing heavily.
Lagos tries for a takedown but Goodwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lagos blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Goodwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lagos has Goodwin pressed against the cage, preventing Goodwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodwin is pressed up against the cage. Lagos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goodwin down to the mat. Goodwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagos manages to avoid it.
Lagos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goodwin defends it well.#T2#
Lagos shoots in for a takedown but Goodwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodwin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lagos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lagos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goodwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lagos circles away.
Lagos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodwin throws a big shot that misses.
Lagos darts in looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets double underhooks and turns Lagos into the cage.
Goodwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lagos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodwin throws a push kick but Lagos slaps the foot to one side.
Lagos misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Goodwin tries to bum rush Lagos with a series of wild strikes but Lagos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagos moves away.
Lagos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Lagos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin throws a body kick that misses.
Lagos tries to clinch there but Goodwin circles away.
Goodwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lagos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodwin dodges the punch combination from Lagos.
Goodwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Lagos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Goodwin lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Lagos drives through and clinches with Goodwin against the cage.
Lagos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodwin to keep the fight standing.
Lagos prevents Goodwin from breaking the clinch.
Lagos effectively controlling the action here.
Goodwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lagos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lagos manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
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.
#R3#
Goodwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lagos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Merlin Goodwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lagos shoots in but Goodwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodwin throws a solid leg kick but Lagos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodwin.
Lagos tries to clinch but Goodwin moves away
and Lagos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lagos tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Goodwin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagos fails to land the takedown.
Goodwin tries to land a front kick but Lagos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Lagos shoots and misses
and Goodwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Lagos.
Lagos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lagos closes the distance and clinches up with Goodwin, looking for a takedown. Lagos pushes Goodwin against the cage but Goodwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lagos darts in looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets double underhooks and turns Lagos into the cage.
Goodwin throws the left hand but Lagos avoids the punch easily.
Lagos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lagos under the eye.
Goodwin is looking to clinch.
Lagos tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily
enabling Goodwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lagos swinging wildly here.
#T2##CL#
Goodwin gets a clinch.
Goodwin has had enough of the clinch but Lagos keeps him there for the moment.
Lagos is trying to pull guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lagos is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Goodwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodwin tries to pull guard but Lagos won't allow it.
Lagos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goodwin fails to pull guard.
Goodwin jumps guard but Lagos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Lagos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodwin tries to break the clinch but Lagos is controlling the position.
Goodwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Goodwin decides to pull guard.
Goodwin 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.
Lagos trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lagos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Lagos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lagos throws a big elbow that misses.
Andy Lagos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Goodwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lagos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodwin wants to improve his position but instead Lagos has moved into half guard.
Lagos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lagos is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lagos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goodwin to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodwin 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kami can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Kami looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goodwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kami controls the pace.
Goodwin really is a fat lump.
Kami stops Goodwin from standing up.
Goodwin looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodwin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwin keeping moving, preventing Kami from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kami passes into half guard.
Kami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodwin keeps working. #T1##SU2#
Kami stands up out of the half guard.
Goodwin scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Kami misses
and Goodwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kami shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodwin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Goodwin closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kami drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Goodwin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kami's closed guard. He's half up but Kami has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kami pivots and extends the arm, Goodwin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kami! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yami Kami!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodwin leaves Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goodwin swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodwin is fending him off so far but Ribeiro persists. Nope, Goodwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeiro somewhat.#TD2#
Goodwin gets caught napping as Ribeiro dives in and scores a takedown. Goodwin manages to retain guard.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro cracks Goodwin with a solid left hand.
Goodwin 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.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro works over Goodwin with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Goodwin is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Ribeiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Goodwin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribeiro 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 Goodwin.
Ribeiro cracks Goodwin with a big right hand but Goodwin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ribeiro scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has hold of Goodwin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Goodwin seems comfortable defending it but Ribeiro has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Goodwin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Goodwin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ribeiro couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bernardo Ribeiro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Beeker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goodwin sprawls well initially but Beeker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goodwin is trying to escape back to his feet but Beeker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Beeker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beeker wants to stand but Goodwin has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker tries to advance to mount but Goodwin denies him.
Goodwin is looking to regain half guard here but Beeker keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Beeker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beeker tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Goodwin prevents Beeker from improving position.
Goodwin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Goodwin really is a fat lump.
Goodwin breaks Beeker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Beeker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Beeker controls Goodwin momentarily but Goodwin frees himself.
Beeker has Goodwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but Beeker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beeker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodwin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodwin tries to stand but Beeker is controlling from the bottom.
Goodwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Beeker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodwin trying to control but Beeker is working from the bottom.
Beeker is pulling down on Goodwin's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beeker can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beeker tries to clinch up
and Goodwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beeker. Goodwin shrugs it off though.
Beeker throws a body kick that misses
and Goodwin counters with a series of strikes. Beeker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goodwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodwin scores with a nice right hand.
Beeker shoots in but no luck this time.
Goodwin throws a jab when Beeker was well out of range.
Beeker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beeker wants to clinch.
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 Merlin Goodwin will probably get the nod.
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#
Goodwin stuffs the takedown.
As Beeker backs away, Goodwin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodwin connects with a right hand. Beeker shakes it off.
Goodwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Goodwin. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan Beeker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beeker misses with a takedown attempt
and Beeker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beeker fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beeker closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Goodwin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beeker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker.#T1#
Goodwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beeker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goodwin defends well and Beeker ends up having to push Goodwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beeker tries to move into range but Goodwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodwin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Goodwin instigates a clinch. #TD#
Goodwin jumps into guard, dragging Beeker to the mat.
Goodwin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Goodwin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beeker has picked Goodwin up and slammed him! Goodwin can't keep hold of the triangle and Beeker manages to pass to side control!
Beeker wants to stand but Goodwin has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet.
Goodwin throws a couple of strikes there.
Goodwin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beeker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Goodwin is trying to get back to his feet.
Goodwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Beeker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Goodwin tries to improve position but can't.
Goodwin is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Beeker advances nicely into full mount.
Goodwin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Beeker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Beeker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beeker controlling his opponent. #T4#
Beeker with the ground and pound from mount.
Beeker dominating with strikes here.
Beeker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Beeker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Goodwin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Goodwin and Beeker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beeker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Goodwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beeker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goodwin throwing a counter right hand but Beeker manages to avoid it.
Beeker tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily#CL#
and Goodwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goodwin has had enough of the clinch but Beeker keeps him there for the moment.
Beeker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodwin is defending well.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Beeker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beeker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan Beeker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Beeker forces Goodwin back against the cage and clinches.
Beeker fails to pull guard.
Beeker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Goodwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Beeker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Beeker is controlling him.
Goodwin 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.
Beeker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Beeker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goodwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beeker is one step ahead there.
Beeker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodwin's guard.
Beeker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goodwin being controlled for a moment.
Goodwin tries to buck Beeker off but Beeker is having none of it.#T3#
Beeker trying to control the action but Goodwin is working from the bottom.
Ryan Beeker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodwin tries to bench press Beeker off him but Beeker keeps the position.
Goodwin seems a little lost for a moment, as Beeker dominates the positioning.
Goodwin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Goodwin looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beeker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beeker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Goodwin looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Goodwin tries to kick Beeker off but Beeker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beeker slows the pace down in half guard.
Beeker wants to stand up but Goodwin has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beeker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodwin as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beeker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodwin as he avoids it easily.
Ryan Beeker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin Goodwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beeker misses with a head kick.
Goodwin tries to counter with a takedown but Beeker is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goodwin, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Goodwin lands a head shot.
Dover dives in and grabs Goodwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodwin pushes down on Dover's head and hops out.
Dover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dover throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Goodwin counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Dover gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Dover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dover throws a head kick that misses.
Goodwin throws a counter high kick but Dover was just alert enough to avoid it.
Goodwin really is a fat lump.
Dover misses with a low kick.
Dover wants to clinch but Goodwin slips to the side#TD#
so Goodwin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodwin prevents Dover from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Goodwin gets to his feet - Dover follows without any prompting. #T1#
Goodwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dover throws a one two combo.
Dover fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Dover instigates a clinch. #BC#
Goodwin breaks from the clinch.
Dover needs to keep his hands up - Goodwin had a free shot at his head there.
Dover misses with a hook to the body
and Goodwin counters with a two punch combo.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover is looking to clinch but Goodwin is avoiding it.
Goodwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dover shoots in and drives through. Goodwin sprawls well.
Dover is looking to clinch.
Goodwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dover.
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!
Dover has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Goodwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.#T2##TD#
Goodwin drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Goodwin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dover looks winded!
The referee is keeping an eye on Dover - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Goodwin pulls guard effortlessly.
Dover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Goodwin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Goodwin.
Goodwin connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Goodwin instigates a clinch. #T3#
Dover is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodwin is keeping busy.
Goodwin has Dover pressed against the cage, preventing Dover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodwin.
Dover tries to clinch up but Goodwin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Goodwin clinches up with Dover and pushes him back against the cage.
Dover scores with a shoulder strike.
Dover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goodwin scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Dover tries to clinch but Goodwin moves out of range.
Dover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dover misses with a head kick.
Goodwin feinted with a counter takedown.
Dover 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.
Dover looks for a takedown but Goodwin sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Dover shoots in.
Dover is looking to clinch but Goodwin is avoiding it.
Dover has a takedown stuffed.
Goodwin throwing a counter right hand but Dover manages to avoid it.
Goodwin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goodwin duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin 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#
Goodwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dover moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goodwin!
Goodwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dover can do to turn this around?
Dover misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Goodwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dover throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Goodwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodwin slips a jab and a cross from Dover.
#CL2#
Dover closes the distance and pushes Goodwin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodwin prevents it.
Dover is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodwin to keep the fight standing.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.#BC#
Goodwin breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Goodwin throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dover is looking to clinch but Goodwin is avoiding it.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin misses with a right hand
and Dover counters with a body kick. #CL#
Goodwin clinches up with Dover and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Goodwin pulls Dover into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Goodwin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dover is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dover is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodwin is keeping busy.
Dover is trying to break the clinch but Goodwin has him pressed against the cage. #T2##TD#
Goodwin pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover preventing the sweep. #ES#
Goodwin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goodwin tries to pull guard but Dover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Dover breaks from the clinch.
Goodwin missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Dover moves to clinch but Goodwin breaks away #TD#
and Goodwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goodwin thows a huge punch but Dover dodges it nicely.
Goodwin controlling the pace.
Dover is staying active underneath Goodwin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goodwin content to control rather than advance.
Merlin Goodwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Goodwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dover is just riding it out for now. Goodwin eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dover wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy.
#T4#
Well, if Goodwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodwin stalling away here and it's allowed Dover to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goodwin trying to control but Dover is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Goodwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dover tries to clinch there but Goodwin circles away.
Goodwin leaves Dover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Goodwin counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Dover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Goodwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Goodwin manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Goodwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dover manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goodwin prevents Dover from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Goodwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goodwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goodwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goodwin forces his way into half guard.
Dover is looking to improve his position.
Goodwin content to control rather than advance.
Dover pushes Goodwin off looking to stand but Goodwin dives back in and keeps control.
#T2##SUB#
Goodwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goodwin wants to free his trapped foot but Dover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dover is trying to get back to full guard.
Dover is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Goodwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Goodwin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Dover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodwin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Goodwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dover is just riding it out for now. Goodwin eventually gives up the hold.
Dover wants to get back to his 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.
Goodwin is thwarting Dover's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodwin is fending him off so far but Dover persists. Nope, Goodwin circles away and we're back to standing.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goodwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodwin throws out the jab.
Goodwin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover defending well as Goodwin loads up on a big left hand.
Ben Dover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goodwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodwin digs a good body shot into Dover's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodwin 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Goodwin closes the distance and clinches.
Gracioso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Gracioso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin lands a jab-cross combination.
Goodwin tries to clinch up but Gracioso circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodwin really is a fat lump.
Goodwin lands a jab to the head.
Gracioso lands a nice hook to Goodwin's body. Goodwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracioso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Gracioso there.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodwin misses the target.
Gracioso jabs Goodwin right on the nose. Goodwin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Gracioso finds it's target.
Goodwin walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Goodwin is rocked!
Goodwin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gracioso doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Goodwin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Goodwin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geraldino Gracioso!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Goodwin misses
and Skeeles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skeeles lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
Skeeles misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Goodwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skeeles told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Goodwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skeeles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodwin has time to react.
Skeeles cracks Goodwin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Goodwin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Skeeles pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Goodwin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Skeeles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Heaton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Goodwin jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heaton wants to pass the guard but Goodwin is keeping the position.
Goodwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Goodwin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Goodwin tries to circle away but Heaton has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Goodwin successfully pulls guard.
Heaton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heaton controlling from the top position.
Goodwin wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heaton is looking to pass into half guard but Goodwin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodwin is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Goodwin trying to control but Heaton is working from the bottom.
Heaton working a defensive guard here.
Heaton has a closed guard, preventing Goodwin from standing up.
Heaton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Heaton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Heaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Heaton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodwin 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.
Heaton trying to keep a closed guard but Goodwin is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodwin works the jab nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heaton.
Goodwin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Goodwin as Heaton shoots in.
Goodwin looks for the body kick but Heaton saw that one coming.
Heaton looks for the body kick but Goodwin saw that one coming.
Heaton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodwin.
Heaton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodwin counters with a straight right hand.
Goodwin misses with a wild combination.
Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodwin tries to counter with a takedown but Heaton is quick to defend against it.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
Heaton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Goodwin has managed to clinch.
Heaton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Goodwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodwin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heaton is looking for a takedown.
Heaton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Heaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goodwin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Heaton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Heaton looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin tries to break the clinch but Heaton is controlling the position.
Heaton jumps guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heaton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goodwin lands a nice hook to Heaton's body. Heaton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heaton is looking to clinch but Goodwin is avoiding it.
Goodwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heaton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heaton wants to clinch.
Goodwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heaton is looking to clinch.
Goodwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Heaton rushes Goodwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heaton struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodwin controls his hands.
Goodwin jumps guard but Heaton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Goodwin successfully pulls guard.
Heaton won't allow Goodwin to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goodwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goodwin wants to stand and escape but Heaton is having none of it.
Goodwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Heaton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heaton trying to control but Goodwin is working from the bottom.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goodwin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodwin throws a low kick but Heaton avoids it.#T2#
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Heaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Heaton tries to keep at a distance but Goodwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heaton lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Heaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodwin misses with a two punch combination.
Heaton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Merlin Goodwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heaton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Heaton tries to get set, Goodwin tries to push him back and clinch up but Heaton manages to avoid the attempt.
Donk. Goodwin catches Heaton right on the button with a cross.
Merlin Goodwin is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Heaton tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily#CL#
and Goodwin counters by clinching up.
Heaton is trying to pull guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goodwin is trying to break the clinch but Heaton has him pressed against the cage.
Goodwin is trying to push Heaton away but Heaton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heaton tries to pull guard but Goodwin won't allow it.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.
Heaton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodwin is defending well.#BC2#
Heaton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Heaton takes the fight into the clinch.
Heaton jumps guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but Heaton has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Heaton.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heaton leaning against his opponent.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heaton fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
That's time! Goodwin'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!
#R3#
Heaton dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heaton misses the body punch #TD#
and Goodwin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Heaton wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Goodwin is looking for a kimura but Heaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goodwin to get the leverage.
Goodwin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heaton is trying to stand back up but Goodwin is controlling him
Goodwin stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heaton wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Goodwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goodwin trying to control from half guard but Heaton is working away.
Well, if Goodwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heaton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Heaton taking some punishment here, with Goodwin in his half guard.
Heaton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Goodwin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Goodwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Heaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodwin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heaton darts in trying to clinch
and Goodwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heaton looks to land a combination but Goodwin avoids it well.
Heaton misses with a takedown attempt - Goodwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Heaton.#T3##CL#
Goodwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but Heaton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Goodwin pulls Heaton into guard.
Merlin Goodwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Heaton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodwin, up you get!
Goodwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heaton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goodwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heaton can do to turn this around?
Heaton fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Heaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Goodwin has one foot on Heaton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jake Heaton 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!
That kick from Goodwin tenderised Heaton's leg. Heaton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodwin feints a jab promting Heaton to slip. Goodwin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heaton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodwin cracks Heaton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heaton under the eye.
Jake Heaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merlin Goodwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodwin tries to bum rush Heaton with a series of wild strikes but Heaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodwin 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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