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Event:
Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cartwright is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cartwright is thwarting Goddard's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goddard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Goddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cartwright is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goddard gets back to full guard.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goddard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goddard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goddard manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goddard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goddard is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Goddard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright trying to control the pace.
Cartwright tries to stand but can't do so whilst Goddard controls his leg.
Goddard trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Goddard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Goddard has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Goddard keeps moving.
Cartwright controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Goddard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goddard manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Goddard's guard.
Cartwright stands up over Goddard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Goddard's brow. #SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright pushing down on Goddard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goddard controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions off his back.
Goddard is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Goddard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Goddard is working away.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cartwright moves into range and clinches up with Goddard.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goddard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright has Goddard pushed against the cage.
Goddard is trying to stall.
Goddard tries to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goddard.
Cartwright throws out a counter right but Goddard avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Goddard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cartwright quickly recovers to half guard.
Goddard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Goddard is pressing down on Cartwright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cartwright is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Goddard is controlling him well.
Cartwright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goddard.
Goddard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cartwright to regain full guard.
Cartwright wants to stand but Goddard is controlling the position.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Goddard gets caught napping as Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown. Goddard manages to retain guard.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goddard has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goddard tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goddard can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartwright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goddard wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Goddard's temple. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Goddard's temple.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goddard taking some punishment here, with Cartwright in his half guard. #ROC2#Goddard is rocked!
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Goddard's head.
Oh Goddard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddard keeps working.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goddard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Goddard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goddard tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Goddard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goddard! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cartwright jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
Smashy Cartwright thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard throws a nice looking combination but Falto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goddard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goddard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falto avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falto! But no joy.
Goddard has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falto sprawls well. Falto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goddard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falto lands a nice shot that snaps Goddard's head back.
#T1##TD#
Falto tries to sprawl but Goddard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goddard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falto defending well though. #SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goddard passes to side control.
Falto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goddard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Falto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goddard stopping the sweep attempt from Falto.#SUB2#
Falto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goddard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goddard controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Falto keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Falto working for a triangle but Goddard defends it easily.
Goddard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Falto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goddard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Falto has his foot on Goddard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goddard works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goddard is working Falto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goddard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Falto's head.#SUB2#
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goddard is aware though and is defending well.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falto is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Goddard slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goddard controlling the action here.
Falto is staying active underneath Goddard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goddard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goddard's back!#SUB2#
Goddard is trying to roll into a better position but Falto has get a rear naked choke and Goddard is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Falto!
An out of breath Valerio Falto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Takashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goddard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Takashi counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Takashi has picked Goddard up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Goddard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Takashi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Goddard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takashi is pressing down on Goddard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goddard is holding on for now.
Goddard wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard throws a strike from the bottom but Takashi passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Goddard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Goddard sneaks back into half guard.
Takashi passes to full mount!
Takashi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Takashi is working hard here to advance position.
Goddard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goddard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Takashi wants to take Goddard's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goddard is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Takashi content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Takashi wants to finish this one by submission but Goddard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Takashi.
Goddard is looking to improve his position but Takashi isn't that keen on the idea.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Goddard is working to get back to half guard.
Takashi controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Goddard is squirming around nicely.
Goddard is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goddard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Goddard shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goddard is looking to clinch but Takashi is avoiding it.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
Takashi stuffs the takedown.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Goddard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Takashi pushes Goddard up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goddard backwards.
Goddard tries to break free but Takashi pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Takashi.
Takashi slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Goddard is trying to improve his position.
Goddard struggling a bit here.
Goddard gets back to half guard.#T1#
Takashi not doing much here.
Goddard is trying to control but can't.
Takashi controlling the action here.
Goddard trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Goddard actively working from the bottom here.
Takashi stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takashi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Goddard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goddard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takashi pulls his head out easily.
Goddard trying to get back to full guard but Takashi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Takashi moves to the back.
Goddard is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3#
Goddard tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Takashi has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goddard is trying to break free.
Goddard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Takashi has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Goddard is defending well but eventually Takashi manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Goddard has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 167
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Henderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Goddard!
Goddard tries to bench press Henderson off him but Henderson keeps the position.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddard keeps working.
Henderson is really struggling to control Goddard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henderson taking a break here but Goddard is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Goddard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goddard!
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Henderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Goddard wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson wants to take Goddard's back but he can't do it this time.
Henderson content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Henderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goddard is now in Henderson's guard. A big mistake from Henderson there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Henderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is working hard here to advance position.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goddard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Henderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Henderson trying to control the position.
Goddard looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goddard postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Goddard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Goddard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson is looking for a takedown.
Goddard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goddard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goddard gets underhooks to prevent Henderson's takedown attempt.
Goddard avoiding damage.
#TD#
Henderson wants the takedown. Goddard is fighting it off but Henderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goddard's guard against the cage.
Henderson is looking to pass into half guard but Goddard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goddard is in guard.#REVB#
Goddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goddard looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Goddard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Henderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Harry Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goddard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!
Henderson is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard misses with a punch to the head.
Henderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Goddard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard misses with punches from the back.
Henderson covers up after that shot from Goddard.
#T1#
Goddard is hanging on to Henderson's back as he tries to escape.
Goddard lands shots from the back.
Henderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Goddard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Henderson defend it? Goddard steps over the head and cranks it - Henderson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goddard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Goddard!
Magnus Goddard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard takes a swing at Acemoglu's ribcage but misses.
Acemoglu is looking for a counter combo.
Acemoglu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goddard.
Goddard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Acemoglu swivels and escapes.
Acemoglu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goddard tries to clinch up.
Goddard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Acemoglu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acemoglu wants it to stay on the feet.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.
Acemoglu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Acemoglu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goddard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acemoglu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Acemoglu staying calm.
Acemoglu working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Goddard wants to control but Acemoglu postures up.
Acemoglu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goddard some visible discomfort.
Goddard is looking to regain half guard here but Acemoglu keeps moving and retains side control.
Acemoglu staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goddard striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Acemoglu working the ground and pound from side control.
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acemoglu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goddard is trying to maintain the position but Acemoglu is very close to passing his half guard.
Acemoglu drops an elbow to the side of Goddard's head.
Goddard gets full guard.
Acemoglu preventing the sweep.
Acemoglu trying to control the position from guard on top but Goddard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Goddard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Goddard wants to work for an arm triangle but Acemoglu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Acemoglu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goddard.
Ground and pound from Goddard.
Acemoglu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goddard jumps into side control!
Goddard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acemoglu is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Goddard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goddard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Goddard throws a strike aimed at the side of Acemoglu's head but Acemoglu avoids it well.
Acemoglu manages to get back to half guard.
Goddard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goddard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goddard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goddard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Acemoglu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goddard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acemoglu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goddard lands a nice hook to Acemoglu's body. Acemoglu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goddard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acemoglu misses with a few strikes there.
Goddard slips under a jab.
Goddard shoots for a takedown but Acemoglu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goddard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acemoglu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu misses with a looping left.
Acemoglu throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goddard is defended easily by Acemoglu.
Daron Acemoglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.#T1#
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Acemoglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magnus Goddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goddard shoots in for a double leg but Acemoglu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Acemoglu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Acemoglu wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Acemoglu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Acemoglu to counter with a crisp jab.
Goddard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goddard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goddard closes the distance and clinches up with Acemoglu, looking for a takedown. Goddard pushes Acemoglu against the cage but Acemoglu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goddard tries for a takedown but Acemoglu circles away easily
and Acemoglu counters with a nice uppercut.
Goddard is breathing heavily.#T2#
Acemoglu scores with the left hand. Goddard knows he should have avoided that one.
Goddard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goddard ducks under a wild hook from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Acemoglu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goddard goes for a double leg but Acemoglu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Acemoglu continues to drive forward.
Acemoglu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goddard sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goddard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goddard shoots in looking for a takedown. Acemoglu tries to sprawl out of it but Goddard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acemoglu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Acemoglu is looking to counter punch.
Goddard fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Goddard takes one to the side of the head.
Goddard avoids the body shot from Acemoglu.
We've been told by Acemoglu's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Acemoglu throws a combination. Goddard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goddard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acemoglu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Goddard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goddard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Goddard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnus Goddard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goddard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goddard is nestled in close to Acemoglu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Goddard seems to be looking for submissions.
Goddard trying to control from half guard but Acemoglu is working away.
Acemoglu is pressing down on Goddard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Acemoglu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goddard is out of range.
Acemoglu throws a low kick but Goddard moves out of range easily.
Goddard feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Acemoglu misses.
Acemoglu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goddard dives in and grabs Acemoglu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Acemoglu pushes down on Goddard's head and hops out.
Acemoglu feinted with a counter takedown.
Goddard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Acemoglu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Acemoglu connects with a nice short shot to Goddard's temple. #T1#
Goddard wants to improve his position but Acemoglu is controlling well.
Acemoglu lands strikes from half guard.
Goddard tries to get to full guard but Acemoglu has control of the leg.
Goddard trying to control here.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu lands with a punch from half guard.
Acemoglu stalling away here and it's allowed Goddard to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Goddard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard. #REVB#
Goddard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goddard is fighting to break Acemoglu's control of his arms but Acemoglu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goddard throwing strikes from guard but Acemoglu blocks nicely.
Goddard won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
Goddard forces his way into half guard.
Goddard wants to free his trapped foot but Acemoglu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Acemoglu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Acemoglu tries to lock up and control but Goddard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goddard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Acemoglu is looking to escape.
Goddard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Goddard misses with a head shot.#T4#
Acemoglu tries to reverse the position but Goddard maintains control.
Acemoglu is in a horrible position here. Goddard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Acemoglu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Goddard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Acemoglu is defending well. Goddard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Acemoglu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goddard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Goddard!
During a confident post fight interview, Magnus Goddard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 158
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goddard or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Goddard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Goddard gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddard. #TD#
Goddard is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goddard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goddard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Goddard throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Goddard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#T1#
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Goddard working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Goddard.
Williams controls the position.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard prevents Williams from improving position.
Goddard is looking to reverse the position.
Goddard is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Goddard is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Goddard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Goddard is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Goddard is looking to get to half guard.
Goddard is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Goddard tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Goddard reaches up to try and pull Williams in and control his posture, but Williams latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Goddard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamogawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Goddard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamogawa's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamogawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Goddard wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goddard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamogawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goddard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddard.
Goddard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Goddard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goddard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kamogawa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Goddard crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Goddard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kamogawa dodges the ground and pound from Goddard.#SUB#
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Goddard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Goddard tries to move to mount but Kamogawa blocks the move with his legs.
Kamogawa trying to control but Goddard flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kamogawa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Kamogawa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Goddard throwing strikes and Kamogawa squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. #T3#
Kamogawa blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Goddard has control of Kamogawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamogawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goddard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kamogawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kamogawa! #SUB#
Goddard is looking for a triangle but Kamogawa pushes his legs off easily.
Goddard looking for a sweep. Not yet Goddard, not yet. #T4#
Goddard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Goddard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goddard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there.
Goddard working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamogawa won't allow Goddard to sweep him here.
Goddard controls Kamogawa momentarily but Kamogawa frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamogawa cracks Goddard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Kamogawa lands with a nice body punch.
Magnus Goddard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamogawa lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Kamogawa as Goddard shoots in.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kamogawa has knocked Goddard down with a huge combo! Kamogawa steps away and waves a wobbly Goddard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Goddard is rocked!
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!
Kamogawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Goddard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goddard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamogawa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Goddard out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
A less than humble Genji Kamogawa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard darts in trying to clinch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnus Goddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Goddard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goddard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Goddard.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goddard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Goddard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goddard is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goddard defends well.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Goddard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goddard works his way back into a safe position though.
Goddard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza pulls Goddard in close to prevent any damage.
Goddard is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Goddard is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but Goddard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goddard.
Goddard trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Goddard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goddard stays in close to Azevedo Souza's body and controls the position.
Goddard looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Goddard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Goddard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goddard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Goddard is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard gets full guard.
Goddard is trying to keep Azevedo Souza in close.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goddard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Goddard looks to clinch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goddard fails with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Goddard is looking to clinch.
Goddard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goddard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goddard looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Goddard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Goddard is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Goddard to pass to mount. #T2#
Azevedo Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Goddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goddard throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Goddard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goddard won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Goddard connects with a couple of short punches.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Goddard in close.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goddard is one step ahead there.
Goddard stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Goddard trying to move into half guard but instead Azevedo Souza has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Goddard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azevedo Souza stacks Goddard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azevedo Souza!
Goddard regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddard keeps working.
Goddard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo Souza's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Goddard 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goddard.
Goddard fails with the takedown
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Goddard moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Goddard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo Souza works Goddard's body with a nice hook.
Goddard slips under a jab.
Goddard slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.#CL#
Azevedo Souza rushes Goddard and presses him up against the cage.
Azevedo Souza pushes Goddard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azevedo Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goddard is trying to drag Azevedo Souza to the mat but Azevedo Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goddard tries to stall but Azevedo Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goddard looking to stall.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goddard or not.
Goddard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
Goddard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Azevedo Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot.
Magnus Goddard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azevedo Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goddards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Goddard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Azevedo Souza cracks Goddard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Azevedo Souza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goddard to stand back up!#ROC#Goddard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Goddard's defenses. It connects perfectly with Goddard's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Goddard shoots in and bounces Bye off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goddard preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bye working for a triangle but Goddard defends it easily.
Goddard landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard throws a big right hand that misses.
Goddard trying to control but Bye is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bye looking for a sweep. Not yet Bye, not yet.
Bye keeping full guard, as Goddard tries to pass.
Goddard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bye works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard works over Bye with some ground and pound from guard.
Bye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddard.
Goddard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bye throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goddard uses it to pass to side control.
Bye is not content to let Goddard control the position.
Bye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bye trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Ground and pound from Goddard.
Goddard prevents Bye from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bye actively working from the bottom here.
Bye wants to get back to full guard.
Goddard works his way into full mount!
Bye wants to control but Goddard is having none of it.
Goddard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Goddard wants to finish this one by submission but Bye is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goddard.
Bye gets back to half guard.
Goddard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Goddard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bye is looking to control Goddard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bye avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bye is defending against the submission attempts here by Goddard.
Goddard trying to control the pace.
Goddard uses his free foot to push down on Bye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bye.
Bye gets back to half guard.
Goddard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goddard is working away from the top position though.
Goddard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bye wants to control but Goddard is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goddard lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Bye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bye is retaining full guard.
Goddard works over Bye with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Goddard. No joy for Bye on that attempt. #TD#
Goddard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goddard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goddard works over Bye with some ground and pound from guard.
Goddard is pushing down on Bye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bye is fighting to maintain full guard but Goddard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bye moves into full guard.
Goddard wants to pass the guard but Bye is keeping the position.
Magnus Goddard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Goddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goddard has managed to get both his arms back between Bye's legs - danger averted.
Goddard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around?
Goddard 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.
Goddard advances position into side control!#T1#
Bye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goddard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bye trying to hold on to Goddard's head to control him but Goddard postures up.
#SUB2#
Bye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bye trying to control here.
Goddard is trying to control. Bye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Goddard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Goddard seems to be working for a kimura but Bye defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard uses his free foot to push down on Bye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bye.
Goddard content just to control the position here.
Goddard working the ground and pound effectively.
Goddard prevents Bye from getting the reversal.
Goddard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bye looks a forlorn figure.
Bye wants to control but Goddard is having none of it.
Bye is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Goddard landing punches.
Bye tries to hold on but Goddard pushes him away.
Goddard controlling from the full mount.
Bye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Goddard working for a submission but Bye is keeping him at bay.
Goddard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goddard lands a nice shot to the head.
Goddard tries to control but Bye wriggling away.
Bye is trying to escape the mount.
Bye stops Goddard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Bye wants to hold on but Goddard pushes him away.
Goddard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goddard landing strikes from the mount.
Bye slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bye is trying to get back to full guard.
Goddard wants to take a breather but Bye is having none of it.
Goddard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bye on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bye controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Goddard is looking for a kimura here.
Bye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goddard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goddard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bye somewhat.
Goddard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Goddard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bye is trying to get back to full guard.
Bye wants to control but Goddard is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goddard is looking to take a break and control but Bye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bye.
Goddard chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Bye working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goddard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bye keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully.
Goddard advances position into side control!
Bye is looking to reverse the position.
Bye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bye is not content to let Goddard control the position.
Bye is looking to improve his position.
Bye Bye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bye is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goddard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bye trying to hold on to Goddard's head to control him but Goddard postures up.
#SUB2#
Bye looking for submissions off his back.
Goddard wants to take a breather but Bye is having none of it.
Goddard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bye tries to get to full guard but Goddard has control of the leg.
Goddard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goddard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bye's head. #T3#
Bye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goddard is working away from the top position though.
Goddard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bye is trying to maintain the position but Goddard is very close to passing his half guard.
Bye moves into full guard.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bye wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goddard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Goddard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Goddard advances to half guard.
Goddard passes to side control.
Goddard lands a nice forearm strike.
Goddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bye keeps working. #SUB#
Goddard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goddard wants to control but Bye is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goddard off and has taken his back!
Magnus Goddard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goddard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bye's guard. Nice work there by Goddard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Goddard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goddard 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Goddard!
Magnus Goddard thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Goddard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goddard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goddard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goddard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Dux as Goddard shoots in.
Goddard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Goddard fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goddard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goddard landing some decent shots from guard.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goddard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goddard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Dux keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully.
Dux trying to control the position.
Dux is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Goddard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully.
Dux 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.
Goddard wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goddard slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Goddard is looking for a kimura but Dux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goddard to get the leverage.
Dux is looking to control Goddard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Goddard lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Goddard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Goddard wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goddard misses with a head shot. Dux uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3##SUB2#
Goddard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dux! #REVR##SU#
Dux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goddard is defended easily by Dux.
Goddard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.
Dux slaps away a takedown attempt from Goddard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dux digs a good body shot into Goddard's ribs.
Goddard walks into a stiff left hand from Dux.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
#T4#
Dux stuns Goddard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Goddard is looking to clinch but Dux is avoiding it.
Dux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goddard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goddard tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goddard tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goddard.
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt - Dux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dux, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goddard tries for a takedown but Dux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Goddard. Goddard gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goddard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goddard moves in looking to clinch but Dux pushes him off.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
Dux moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there #TD2#
and Goddard counters with a shoot takedown. Dux fights it but they end up in guard.
Goddard lands a couple of elbows.
Goddard preventing the sweep.
Goddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goddard passes Dux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goddard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head.
Dux won't allow Goddard to pass to mount. #T1#
Goddard is just content to waste time from the top position. Dux takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goddard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goddard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dux is looking to sweep but instead, Goddard has passed into half guard.
Dux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goddard is working away from the top position though.
Goddard wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Dux wants to control but Goddard is keeping busy.
#T2#
Goddard wants to pass to mount but Dux is defending the position.
Dux keeping control of the position.
Goddard wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Goddard is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Goddard seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Dux is looking to control Goddard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?
Dux is not content to let Goddard control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goddard fails to land the takedown.
Dux lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dux misses the target. #TD2#
Goddard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goddard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Goddard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goddard but great work by Dux.
Dux trying to control the position but Goddard is working away. #T4#
Goddard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dux's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux is keen to just control but Goddard is a slippery customer.
Dux works his way into full mount!
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!
Goddard is squirming around, avoiding Dux's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Goddard tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux misses with a wild combination.
Goddard shoots in but Dux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goddard slips a jab and a cross from Dux.
Goddard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dux defends well and Goddard ends up having to push Dux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goddard shoots in looking for a takedown but Dux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goddard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt - Dux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goddard looks to clinch
and Dux counters with a two punch combo.
Goddard tries to clinch but Dux is having none of it.
Dux is looking to wear down Goddard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goddard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dux counters with a one-two to the body.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goddard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux's waist but Dux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goddard off to one side.
Dux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dux duly obliges.
Dux misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Goddard ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dux swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goddard is defended easily by Dux.
Dux throws a leg kick but Goddard sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dux. Beautiful body shot.
A jab lands there for Dux.
Dux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dux lands a jab to Goddard's midsection.
Dux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goddard tries to clinch up but Dux circles away and keeps his distance.
Goddard shoots for a takedown but Dux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Dux there.
Dux throws a head kick but Goddard moves out of range.
Dux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goddard tries to clinch
letting Dux counter with a right hand. #T2#
Dux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goddard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dux.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Goddard moves his leg out of the way.
Goddard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Goddard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dux jabs Goddard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goddard closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Goddard pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goddard has a takedown stuffed.
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Goddard moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goddard is out of range.
Goddard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goddard dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Goddard's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Dux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Goddard drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage.
Dux lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dux. #T3#
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux stalling the fight.
Goddard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dux.
Dux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dux.
Dux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goddard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dux after a bit of a struggle.
Goddard has Dux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Dux.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Dux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux lands a hook that snaps the head of Goddard backwards.
Dux scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Goddard is rocked!
Dux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Dux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Dux.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dux.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goddard is still on wobbly legs! Can Dux finish him?
A short left from Dux.
Goddard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goddard prevents a body shot from Dux.
Magnus Goddard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goddard seems to have recovered his senses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dux.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Frank Dux!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Frank Dux!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Frank Dux!
Frank Dux wins by unanimous decision!
Frank Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Goddard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rinda on his heels. He'll look to pass Rinda's guard now, I'm sure.
Goddard won't allow Rinda to sweep him here.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard.
Goddard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rinda's head.
Goddard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rinda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rinda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rinda holds on and takes a little breather.
Goddard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goddard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinda wants to sweep here but Goddard controlling him for the moment.
Goddard distracts Rinda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Goddard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goddard defends well.#SUB#
Goddard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rinda has momentary wrist control but Goddard slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goddard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goddard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rinda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Goddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goddard has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.
Goddard trying to control but Rinda is working from the bottom.
Goddard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a triangle but Goddard pushes his legs off easily.
Goddard wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Goddard preventing the sweep.
Goddard is working Rinda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goddard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rinda's guard.
Rinda is in trouble now - Goddard has advanced to mount!
Goddard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Goddard working for a guillotine from mount but Rinda is in no mood to give up.
Rinda is squirming around, avoiding Goddard's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Goddard lands with some strikes.
Goddard looking to control but Rinda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goddard raining down shots from the mount!
Goddard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goddard landing strikes from the mount.
Goddard landing punches.
Rinda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rinda is trying to escape the mount but Goddard keeps good control and instead manages to take Rinda's back.
#SUB#
Goddard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rinda is trying to break free.
#T4#
Rinda wants to control his opponent's hands but Goddard gets his hands free. #SUB#
Goddard working for a choke but Rinda is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goddard lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rinda hold on?!
Rinda covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Goddard misses with a punch to the head.
Rinda can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Goddard working for a choke but Rinda is defending well.
Rinda trying to control the hands but Goddard breaks the grip.
Rinda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rinda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that round.
That's time! Goddard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goddard fails with a takedown attempt.
Rinda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rinda wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinda! But no joy.
Goddard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Goddard looking to score a takedown here. Rinda is defending well but Goddard drives through and ends up in Rinda's guard.
Goddard throwing strikes but missing.
Rinda pulls Goddard in close to his closed guard and prevents Goddard from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Rinda has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goddard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rinda has tightened it up now! Goddard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anwar Rinda!
An out of breath Anwar Rinda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Sickness VI
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Goddard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Briggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Goddard's head.
Briggs misses the jab.
Briggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goddard circles away quickly and effectively.
Briggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goddard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Briggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Goddard.
Briggs takes a swing at Goddard's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Goddard rushes Briggs and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Briggs breaks the clinch.
Briggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Briggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Goddard moves out of range as Briggs strikes.
Harlan Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Goddard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goddard looking to pass the guard.
Goddard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Goddard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Briggs's guard. #SUB#
Goddard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Briggs defend it? Goddard steps over the head and cranks it - Briggs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goddard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Goddard!
Harlan Briggs spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my fans. I'll get 'em next time.'. |
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Event:
SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Goddard fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goddard.
We've been told by Lahey's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goddard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lahey avoids it really well and circles away.
Jim Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.
Good standup being displayed there by Lahey as he connects with a hook.
Goddard tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Goddard takes the fight into the clinch.
Lahey is leaning against Goddard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lahey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lahey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lahey.
Lahey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lahey lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Goddard has Lahey pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lahey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goddard wants a takedown but no success here.
Lahey stops a takedown attempt from Goddard.
Goddard looks winded!
Lahey lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lahey.
Lahey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Goddard is rocked!
A body shot lands from Lahey.
Goddard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lahey finish him?
Lahey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goddard or not.
Goddard seems to have recovered his senses.
Lahey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lahey is leaning against Goddard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lahey scores with a shot to the side of Goddard's head.
Lahey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lahey scores with a shoulder strike.
Lahey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Lahey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lahey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lahey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goddard.
Goddard takes a shot to the head.
Lahey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goddard backwards.
Lahey lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lahey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lahey lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goddard to his knees! Lahey keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Lahey!
Jim Lahey retains his featherweight title!
Jim Lahey took some time post fight to say the following; 'Just another shit apple going back to con college!'. |
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Event:
BKFC 19 - Bottura vs Silver
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Dilly.
A nice combination there by Dilly.
We've been hearing reports that Goddard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Dilly misses.
Goddard walks into a stiff left hand from Dilly.
Goddard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goddard shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Goddard clinches.
Goddard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dilly up against the cage.#BC2#
Dilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goddard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goddard closes the distance and clinches up with Dilly, looking for a takedown. Goddard pushes Dilly against the cage but Dilly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilly misses with a body shot.
Magnus Goddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilly throws out a counter right but Goddard avoids it with no problem.
Goddard has his takedown stuffed
and Dilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goddard shoots in and drives through. Dilly sprawls well.#T1#
Goddard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilly throws a hook to the side of Goddard's head but Goddard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goddard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dilly swings for the body but Goddard moves out of range.
Goddard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dilly pinned against the cage. Dilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goddard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dilly swivels and escapes.
Dilly has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Goddard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goddard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Dilly sends Goddard down but not out. Dilly dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Goddard is rocked!
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!
Dilly working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Goddard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goddard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goddard seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilly working away.
Goddard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dilly works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard gets back to half guard.
Dilly trying to control the action but Goddard is working from the bottom. #T3#
Goddard wants to improve his position but Dilly is controlling well.
Goddard is not content to let Dilly control the position.
Goddard is pressing down on Dilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Goddard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goddard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB#
Goddard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Goddard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goddard looking for a triangle here. Dilly is fighting it but it looks tight! Goddard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dilly is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Magnus Goddard! |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Goddard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dvorak to the ground. Goddard is now in Dvorak's guard.
Goddard advances position into side control!
Dvorak wants to get back to his feet but Goddard drags him back down.
Goddard landing strikes.
Goddard lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dvorak's face as Goddard controls the position.
Dvorak is pushing Goddard's head away, looking to escape. Goddard manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Goddard tries for a kimura but Dvorak is defending well.
Goddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dvorak keeps working.
We've been hearing that Goddard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goddard working the ground and pound but Dvorak is defending the strikes.
Goddard in side control, throwing shots but Dvorak defends.
Dvorak seems a little lost for a moment, as Goddard dominates the positioning.#T1#
Goddard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dvorak!
Goddard landing punches.
Goddard lands with some strikes.
Goddard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dvorak?
Dvorak is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dvorak has given up his back here. Will Goddard look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dvorak is trying to get back to his feet but Goddard has full control of the position and if anything, Dvorak has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Goddard is punishing Dvorak with some ground and pound.
Dvorak is trying to stand back up.
Dvorak covers up after that shot from Goddard.
Dvorak is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Dvorak grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Goddard is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dvorak taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Goddard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Goddard!
Jakub Dvorak spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
BKFC 12 - The Tank vs Jackson
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Dragonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goddard managing to block the knees to the body from Dragonov.
Dragonov gets through Goddard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dragonov pushes Goddard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goddard dodges an elbow strike from Dragonov.
Dragonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goddard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goddard tries for a takedown but Dragonov manages to get underhooks.
Goddard blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Dragonov.
Goddard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dragonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goddard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Goddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard wants a takedown but no success here.
Dragonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goddard wants a takedown but no success here.
Goddard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragonov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dragonov scores with a hook to the body. Goddard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1##TD#
Goddard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dragonov!
Goddard wants to control but Dragonov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Goddard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dragonov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragonov can't do much from the bottom here.
Goddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragonov keeps working.
Dragonov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Goddard trying to control the action but Dragonov is working from the bottom.
Goddard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Goddard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dragonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goddard throws a strike aimed at the side of Dragonov's head but Dragonov avoids it well.#SUB#
Goddard tries for a kimura but Dragonov is defending well.
Dragonov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goddard has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3##SUB#
Goddard looking to secure an arm triangle but Dragonov defends it well. #SUB#
Goddard wants to finish this one by submission but Dragonov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goddard.
Goddard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dragonov?
#SUB#
Goddard is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dragonov is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Goddard! |
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Event:
BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Goddard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullina is pushing Goddard's head away, looking to escape. Goddard manages to hold on to the position though.
Kullina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goddard advances to mount.
Goddard takes Kullina's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kullina is in trouble. #SUB#
Goddard sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kullina taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Goddard! |
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Event:
BKFC 3 - Rodriguez vs Marley
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Goddard feints and as Kadirov raises his hands in defense, Goddard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Goddard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kadirov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goddard has Kadirov in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Goddard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goddard holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kadirov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goddard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goddard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goddard! #REVB##SUB2#
Goddard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB2#
Goddard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goddard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadirov!
Kadirov tries to reverse the position but Goddard maintains control.#SUB2#
Goddard working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kadirov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Goddard off and cradles Kadirov's limp body as Goddard celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Magnus Goddard! |
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Event:
BKFC 1 - The Beginning
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
Ired Irwin really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 150.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Magnus Goddard was cancelled. |
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