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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyrt Laser (ranked 6050 p4p, 464 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 24806 p4p, 508 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyrt Laser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laser avoids a kick to the body.
Laser moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Laser misses with a double jab.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laser changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laser looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Laser is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrt Laser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Laser moves out of range easily.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laser avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Laser gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Laser controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Laser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laser has him pressed against the cage.
Laser wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch but Laser keeps him there for the moment.
Goodman misses with an elbow strike.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman tries to work over Laser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch but Laser keeps him there for the moment.
Laser is trying to pull guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodman uses from the top position.
Laser is controlling Goodman's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laser wriggles free and stands up.
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laser.
Goodman throws a big counter head kick but Laser avoids it with no problem.
Laser blocks a head kick by Goodman.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Laser's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kyrt Laser has been cut.
Laser avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Laser is looking to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman lands a high kick!
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laser takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laser looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laser is breathing heavily.
Goodman is trying to control but can't.
Goodman wants to get back to full guard.
Laser trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman trying to get back to full guard but Laser takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Laser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goodman is trying desperately to improve position.
Laser scoring with strikes but Goodman is staying in there.
Laser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laser manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goodman to take his back!
Laser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Goodman is defending well though. Laser let's go of the attempt for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to control his opponent's hands but Laser gets his hands free.
Goodman is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goodman tries to escape but Laser has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Laser keeps control of the position easily here as Goodman tries to buck him off.
Goodman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Goodman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laser seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goodman for as long as he can get away with.
Goodman rolls, trying to escape but Laser keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyrt Laser's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodman throws a head kick but Laser moves out of range.
Goodman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laser takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laser avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Laser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to avoid it but Laser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodman to the ground. Goodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laser throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a head kick. Laser smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laser keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a slapping head kick.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Laser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Laser goes for a double leg but Goodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goodman continues to drive forward.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Laser steps away.
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Laser.
Laser throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laser if he has to take too many more of those.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laser tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goodman manages to circle out of the way.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman lands a head kick. Laser smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Goodman lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a high kick!
Goodman lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman misses with a head kick.
Laser moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman throws a nice head kick!
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrt Laser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laser under the eye.
Laser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman scores with a head kick. Laser tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Laser staying out of range there.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laser fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Goodman.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Goodman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Laser avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Laser will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Laser avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laser's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Laser down.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Laser takes it in his stride.
Goodman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kyrt Laser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laser throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laser steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goodman. That one must have hurt.
Laser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Laser moves out of range easily.
Laser blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Laser wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Kyrt Laser'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. 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.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodman is wriggling around but Laser manages to pass to half guard.
Goodman is looking to improve his position.
Goodman wants to control but Laser is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman is controlling Laser's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Laser controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to kick Laser off but Laser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Laser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goodman is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman keeps trying to improve his position.
Laser decides to stand up.
Laser looking to score a takedown here. Goodman is defending well but Laser drives through and ends up in Goodman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laser is now in half guard.
Goodman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laser pulls his head out easily.
Laser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laser is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Laser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laser works his way into side control.
Laser decides to stand back up. Laser steps back and let's Goodman get back to his feet.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laser will feel that in the morning.
Laser moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Laser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laser connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laser or perhaps it was just good defense by Goodman, which made it look bad.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Laser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Laser's leg. Laser is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands a head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman throws a head kick that Laser semi-blocks.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Goodman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laser wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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