PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Obama (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 26 p4p, 3 weight class). Obama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 5 minutes Alone. Goodman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Baba O'riley kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Saul Goodman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Obama
vs
Goodman

182 cm
33
191 lbs
28 - 7 - 0

188 cm
28
190 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Dauntless

Fanatic Inc.
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Obama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Goodman fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Obama scores with a four punch combination!
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Obama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama throws a leg kick that misses.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama cracks the inside of Goodman's front leg.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A big right from Obama misses.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Goodman slips a straight right by Obama.
Obama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
It looked like Obama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obama's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obama scrambles back to his feet.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goodman doesn't seem phased though.
Obama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Obama. Goodman shrugs it off though.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Obama with a body shot.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman throws a hook but Obama avoids it easily.
Obama throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama takes one to the chin there.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.
Obama connects with a body shot that sends Goodman's belly button to the back.
Obama throws a leg kick
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Obama throws a push kick but Goodman slaps the foot to one side.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Obama with a nice cross.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodman lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama throws a body kick.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Russian Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obama misses with a combination

and Goodman moves into the clinch.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Russian Obama has been cut.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman is trying to stall.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Obama presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a shoulder strike.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Goodman.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Obama misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Obama prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Good body shot from Obama.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Goodman slips a straight right by Obama.
Goodman misses with a hook. Obama ducked under it nicely.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Obama slips a straight right by Goodman.
Obama misses with a low kick.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Obama throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Obama down.
Obama lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a jab when Obama was well out of range.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman lands with a nice body punch.
Goodman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
Obama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Obama.
Obama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Obama misses.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Obama off the cage and back into range.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Obama's side.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obama ducks right into an uppercut from Goodman.
Obama moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Obama blocks a jab.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Obama off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Obama avoids it.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman throws a hook but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Obama blocks the body kick.
Goodman tries a low kick but Obama avoids it.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Obama throws a lazy body kick
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman jabs Obama right on the nose. Obama blinks but takes it well.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Obama.
Goodman misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obama.
Obama ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
Obama thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Good shot there by Obama.
Obama lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Obama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Obama.
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obama misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Obama.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Obama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goodman.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Obama knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A jab from Obama misses.
Obama throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Goodman!
Obama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obama's corner calls for a 1-2. Obama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama slips under a jab.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russian Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Obama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Obama throws a solid leg kick but Goodman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Goodman checks a low kick from Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Obama throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to score with a low kick but Obama moves his leg out of the way.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Obama's ribs.
Obama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Obama sees coming a mile off.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama shoots for a takedown but Goodman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a leg kick which misses Goodman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goodman tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Obama.

Goodman clinches up against the cage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Obama misses with some punches.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Goodman.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Goodman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Goodman.

Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Obama takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman is looking to slow Obama down with leg kicks.
Russian Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman punishes Obama's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman slips a jab from Obama.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obama swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman pushes Obama away with a front kick.
Obama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obama throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Obama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman throws a low kick, looking for Obama's leg but Obama calmly moves out of range.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Russian Obama.
Well Goodman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49

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