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Event:
AD392: Proof of treasure
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Goyf with that takedown attempt.
Goyf misses with the combination.
Goyf slips a straight right by Johnson.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goyf misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Goyf misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Goyf counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Goyf should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goyf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goyf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goyf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Wampage Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Goyf misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goyf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goyf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Goyf checks it.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Goyf's belly button to the back.
Goyf is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing. #CUT2#
Tarmo Goyf's cut is getting worse.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Goyf checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Goyf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson rushes Goyf with punches - Goyf moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Goyf goes down! Johnson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wampage Johnson!
An out of breath Wampage Johnson 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:
AD386: S.H.I.E.L.D.
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Dunkin throws the left hand but Goyf avoids the punch easily.
Dunkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goyf momentarily.
#CUT#
It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut.
Goyf slips a jab from Dunkin.
Goyf unleashes a big counter combination but Dunkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goyf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goyf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dunkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunkin throws the left hand but Goyf avoids the punch easily.
Goyf ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Goyf looks to land a left hand but Dunkin moved out of range nicely.
Goyf lands a nice shot to the body.
Goyf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goyf tries to clinch up but Dunkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Dunkin does no damage.
Dunkin keeps Goyf at a distance using the push kick.
Goyf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goyf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goyf slips a straight right by Dunkin.
A shot to the liver by Dunkin. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunkin lands with a hook. Goyf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goyf scores with a hook.
Goyf slips under a jab from Dunkin.
Goyf shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
Dunkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goyf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin lands the left hand.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dunkin.
Goyf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin scores with a body shot.
Dunkin sizes up Goyf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dunkin lands with a straight right. Goyf didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Tarmo Goyf's cut even more.#T2#
Goyf checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Goyf moves into the clinch successfully.
Goyf tries to land knees in the clinch but Dunkin avoids the damage to the body.
Goyf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dunkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Dunkin controls the action.
Dunkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goyf fails to land.
Goyf has Dunkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goyf looking for a takedown.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Goyf.
Dunkin is working Goyf over against the cage.
Dunkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dunkin scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Dunkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunkin tries to work over Goyf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Dunkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Goyf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goyf there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Goyf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dunkin pushes Goyf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goyf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunkin is not content to let Goyf control the position.
Dunkin wants to get back to his feet but Goyf drags him back down.
Goyf controls the position from side control.
Dunkin wants to get back to his feet.
Goyf trying to control the action but Dunkin is working from the bottom. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dunkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goyf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goyf controlling from side mount.
Goyf tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunkin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Goyf trying to control the action but Dunkin is working from the bottom.
Dunkin pushes Goyf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goyf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goyf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dunkin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Goyf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Goyf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Goyf is staying tight to Dunkin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goyf trying to control the action but Dunkin is working from the bottom.
Dunkin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goyf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dunkin is pushing Goyf's head away, looking to escape. Goyf manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dunkin prevents Goyf from moving into mount.
Dunkin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Goyf controlling the position.
Dunkin is trying to buck Goyf off.
Dunkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goyf can do to turn this around?
Dunkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Goyf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunkin keeps working.
Goyf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dunkin's legs.
Goyf is still trying to improve position.
Dunkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goyf is controlling him well.
Dunkin is not content to let Goyf control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goyf taking a break here but Dunkin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Goyf wants to pass the guard but Dunkin is defending well.
Well, if Goyf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goyf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goyf trying to control the action but Dunkin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goyf lands a body shot.
#T3#
Dunkin throws a hook but Goyf avoids it easily.
Goyf doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunkin circles away.
Dunkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goyf wants to counter the offense by Dunkin and move into the clinch position.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goyf checks a low kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goyf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goyf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut. Goyf saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Goyf.
Dunkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goyf.
Goyf avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick and Dunkin moves out of range easily. #T4#
Goyf connects with a high kick.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses.
Goyf moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
Dunkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goyf throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunkin.
Dunkin lands with a nice body punch.
Dunkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunkin pushes Goyf away with a front kick.
Goyf is breathing heavily.
Goyf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goyf lands with a kick to the temple. Dunkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goyf moves out of range as Dunkin strikes.
Dunkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick and Dunkin moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dunkin misses its target.
Dunkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarmo Goyf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Goyf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Goyf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goyf throws a head kick but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunkin throws an off balance right hand
and Goyf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goyf tries to clinch but Dunkin moves out of range.
Goyf shoots for a takedown but Dunkin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goyf slips under a jab.
Goyf takes one to the chin there.
Goyf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goyf slips a jab from Dunkin.
Donk. Goyf catches Dunkin right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Goyf is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunkin.
Dunkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Dunkin dodges the punch combination from Goyf.
A big right from Dunkin misses.
Dunkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Goyf. Goyf gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunkin throws a wild body kick that Goyf sees coming a mile off.
Goyf throws out a counter right but Dunkin avoids it with no problem.
Dunkin lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Goyf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Dunkin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Goyf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goyf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goyf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
The cut above Tarmo Goyf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dunkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goyf has time to react.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Dunkin knocks Goyf to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Goyf is rocked!#T2##SUB#
Dunkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goyf, who protects the arm well.
Goyf is still in real trouble! Can Dunkin finish him?
Goyf is looking for a sweep.
Goyf seems to have recovered his senses.
Goyf struggling a bit here.
Goyf is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Dunkin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Goyf to his feet.
Goyf cracks Dunkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goyf misses with a two punch combination.
Dunkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunkin misses with a looping left.#T3#
Dunkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Goyf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunkin's guard.
Dunkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goyf is controlling him.
Dunkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Dunkin wriggles free and stands up.
Goyf misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunkin misses the target.
Goyf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Dunkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goyf.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarmo Goyf.#T4#
Goyf moves out of range as Dunkin strikes.
Goyf takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
Tarmo Goyf's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Dunkin throws a sloppy head kick and Goyf moves out of range easily.
Dunkin dodges the punch combination from Goyf.
A jab from Dunkin finds it's way through Goyf's defenses.
Jab from Dunkin.
Dunkin defending well as Goyf loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Dunkin.
A cross from Dunkin lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tarmo Goyf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Event:
AD380: Thrilla in Manila '75
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Cave lands a two punch combo.
Cave tries to land a front kick but Goyf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cave connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goyf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cave has time to react.#CL2#
Cave instigates a clinch.
Cave is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cave fails to land.
Goyf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cave after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Goyf has clasped his hands together around Cave's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Cave explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tarmo Goyf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cave avoids the body shot from Goyf.
Goyf throws a poor cross that misses
and Cave counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goyf misses with a left hand
letting Cave counter with a right hand.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.
Cave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cave fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Goyf lands a jab-cross combination.
Cave goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Cave displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goyf.
Cave looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goyf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cave.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Goyf.#CL2#
Goyf tries to keep at a distance but Cave has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cave will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goyf up against the cage.
Cave tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goyf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goyf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cave's face.
Cave throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Cave's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cave thumps Goyf with a low kick.
Nick Cave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cave just misses with a punch to the body.
Goyf scores with a nice head shot.
Goyf misses with a head kick.
Cave throws a fast counter high kick but Goyf manages to duck under it in time.
Goyf misses the shot to the body.
Goyf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Goyf clinches.
Goyf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cave misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Goyf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goyf blocks the elbow strike.
Goyf avoiding damage as Cave throws knees to the body.
Cave has a couple of punches blocked by Goyf.
Good body shot from Goyf.
Goyf lands a knee to the head.
Cave can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goyf.
Goyf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cave is defending well for now.
Goyf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goyf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cave tries a knee to the head but Goyf blocks it.
Cave looking to throw knees to the head but Goyf is blocking nicely.
Cave unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goyf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goyf unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Cave looking to slow down the pace here.
Goyf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cave backwards.
Cave has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goyf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cave can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goyf tries to work over Cave's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goyf misses with a knee strike.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cave avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goyf.
Goyf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cave tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cave misses with a knee to the head.
Cave trying to control the position but instead, Goyf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cave into the cage.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goyf avoids it.
Goyf lands an uppercut.
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 Tarmo Goyf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cave slips under a jab from Goyf.
We've been told by Goyf's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Goyf forces Cave back against the cage and clinches.
Goyf lands a shot to the body.
Tarmo Goyf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goyf presses Cave against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Goyf as the two fighters clinch.
Goyf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cave's defenses.
Cave with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goyf pushes Cave back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goyf scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Cave's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Goyf.
Goyf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cave avoids the elbow strike from Goyf, against the cage.
#TD#
Goyf has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cave clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goyf is riding his opponent, not letting Cave buck him off. #T1#
Cave is trying to get back to his feet but Goyf has full control of the position and if anything, Cave has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cave is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Goyf.
Cave trying to get back to his feet but Goyf is in full control for now.
Goyf is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goyf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goyf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cave for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cave is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Goyf off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Goyf.
Cave trying to get back to his feet but Goyf is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Goyf.
Goyf continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Goyf.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cave is trying to get back to his feet but Goyf has full control of the position and if anything, Cave has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Goyf controls the position.
Cave is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Goyf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cave.
Cave is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goyf controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Goyf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Goyf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cave.
It looked like Goyf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cave works Goyf's body with a nice hook.
Goyf misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Goyf there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Goyf does no damage.
Cave wants to counter with a clinch but Goyf pushes him away.
Cave buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cave dodges the punch combination from Goyf.
#T1#
Goyf connects with a nice looking jab.
Cave throws a combination that misses
and Cave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarmo Goyf is winning the standup battle so far.
Goyf throws an overhand right that lands on Cave's shoulder, as Cave tries to avoid the shot.
Cave tries to counter with a clinch but Goyf shakes him off and moves away.
Goyf throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.
Goyf throws a poor cross that misses
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. Goyf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cave misses with a straight right.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Goyf.
Goyf looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Cave lands a front kick.
Goyf avoids the body shot from Cave.
#KD#
Goyf lands a big head kick that sends Cave tumbling to the mat! Goyf takes a step backwards and waves Cave back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tarmo Goyf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cave connects with a leg kick. Goyf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goyf misses with a combination
and Cave counters with a stiff right hand.
Goyf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goyf scores with a hook.
Goyf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goyf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cave goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Goyf misses the target.
Goyf lands a nice hook to Cave's body. Cave takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cave tries to score with a low kick but Goyf moves his leg out of the way.
Goyf lands a head kick!
#T3#
Goyf works over Cave's head and body with a nice combination.
Goyf throws a lazy uppercut
and Cave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goyf cracks Cave with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goyf ducks under a wild hook from Cave.
Goyf misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Goyf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goyf content to stall in guard here.
Cave is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goyf is controlling him.
Goyf 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. #T4#
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarmo Goyf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cave keeping full guard, as Goyf tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Goyf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goyf 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarmo Goyf!
Tarmo Goyf tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AD371: What Is Dead May Never
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Goyf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yano counters with a body kick.
Yano swats away the attempt to clinch by Goyf.
Goyf throws a body shot but no joy.
Yano blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Goyf throws a sloppy body shot
and Yano counters with a good, hard body kick but Goyf shrugs it off.
Goyf throws a sloppy head kick
and Yano counters with a body kick.
Goyf stuffs the takedown.
Goyf is looking to counter punch.
Tarmo Goyf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yano shoots for a double leg takedown but Goyf sprawls well. He's pushed Yano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Goyf lands but Yano takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Koji Yano has been cut.
Yano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goyf looks to land a left hand but Yano moved out of range nicely.
Goyf throws a head kick but Yano moves out of range.
#T1#
Goyf lands a glancing blow to the side of Yano's head.#CL2#
Yano clinches.
Yano is pushing Goyf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goyf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yano is defending well for now.
Yano trying to land knees to the body.
Yano can't get the takedown.
Tarmo Goyf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Yano.
Yano works on Goyf's body with a couple of short punches.
Yano missing with knees to the body.
Goyf prevents the takedown attempt.
Yano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yano.
Goyf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goyf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Yano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yano crunches a lovely knee into Goyf's ribcage.
Goyf throws a head punch that misses.
Yano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yano.
Yano pushes off an throws an elbow but Goyf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goyf backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yano lands a knee to the head.
Goyf struggles to land a body shot inside as Yano controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Goyf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goyf blocks an elbow strike from Yano.
Yano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut.#T3#
Yano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goyf backwards.
Yano lands with a left to the head.
Yano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goyf up against the cage.
Yano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goyf's face.
Yano blocks an elbow strike from Goyf.
Yano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yano blocks the elbow strike.
Yano lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Yano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goyf is defending well for now.
Goyf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yanos head.
Yano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goyf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goyf gets through Yano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yano.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Yano controls the action.
Yano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Yano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goyf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yano can turn it around.
Goyf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goyf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goyf takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Yano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Goyf throws a lazy head kick
and Yano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goyf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yano.#CL#
Goyf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goyf misses with a body punch.
Goyf misses with a body punch.
Yano prevents a body shot from Goyf.
Yano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yano avoids the elbow strike from Goyf, against the cage.
Yano scores with a knee to the head.
Goyf swings wildly with an uppercut but Yano uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goyf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yano slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Goyf.
#T1#
Yano lands with a light punch inside.
Yano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Yano.
Yano stalling against the cage.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yano avoids it.
Yano lands a knee to the head.
Yano scores with a shot to the side of Goyf's head.
Yano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goyf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Yano controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goyf.
Yano swings wildly with an uppercut but Goyf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Goyf.
Yano is trying to pull guard but Goyf has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Yano controls the action.
Yano dodges an elbow strike from Goyf.
Yano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goyf.
Yano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goyf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yano fails to pull guard.
Tarmo Goyf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Yano.
A shot in the inside from Yano.
Yano tries to land knees in the clinch but Goyf avoids the damage to the body.
Goyf lands a nice knee to the body.
Goyf misses with a punch to the body.
Yano misses with a knee to the head.
Yano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goyf avoids it.#T3#
Goyf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yano avoids it.
Goyf misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Goyf.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yano.
Koji Yano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yano jumps guard but Goyf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yano goes for a takedown attempt but Goyf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goyf throws a head kick but Yano moves out of range.
Goyf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yano ducks under a wild hook from Goyf.
Yano tries to counter with a clinch but Goyf shakes him off and moves away.
Goyf moves out of range of the body kick from Yano.
Goyf looks to land a combination but Yano avoids it well.
Goyf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goyf scores with a jab.#T4#
Yano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goyf's sensitive parts.
Yano slips under a jab from Goyf.
Yano blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Yano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yano throws a leg kick but Goyf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goyf is out of range and Yano settles back down.
Nice body kick from Yano.
Yano misses with a low kick.
Goyf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yano is looking to land body kicks.
Tarmo Goyf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Yano has closed the distance and engaged Goyf in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Yano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
Goyf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goyf lands the left hand.
Goyf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yano fails to land with a series of punches.
Yano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yano blocks a jab.
Goyf lands a slapping body shot.
Goyf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goyf is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yano works Goyf's body with a nice hook.
Goyf connects with a crisp jab.
Yano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goyf as he avoids it easily.
Goyf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Goyf moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Goyf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yano.
Yano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goyf misses with a low kick.
Yano throws a lazy right hand but Goyf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goyf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yano.
Nice sprawl there from Goyf as Yano shoots in.
Goyf is looking to counter punch.
Yano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Goyf.
Yano blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Tarmo Goyf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Yano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yano showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goyf controlling the position for now.
Yano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goyf trying to control here.
Goyf wants to get back to his feet.
Goyf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goyf is refusing to be controlled, as Yano sits in half guard. #T3#
Goyf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yano.
Goyf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goyf.
Goyf wants to sweep here but Yano controlling him for the moment.
Goyf has control of Yano's left arm, preventing Yano from doing any damage.
Yano trying to control but Goyf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goyf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yano is one step ahead there.
Yano trying to control the position from guard on top but Goyf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goyf controls Yano momentarily but Yano frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goyf is pulling down on Yano's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Goyf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goyf has momentary wrist control but Yano slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Yano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yano working some strikes from top position.
Yano wants to control from the top but Goyf keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goyf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Goyf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yano 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#
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Goyf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koji Yano!
During a confident post fight interview, Koji Yano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD365: The Wolf and the Lion
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Boycheck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goyf moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goyf misses with a wild body shot.
Boycheck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goyf lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mitka Boycheck has been cut.#KD#
Goyf lands a big head kick that sends Boycheck tumbling to the mat! Goyf takes a step backwards and waves Boycheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Boycheck is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Goyf counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Boycheck badly! Goyf follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Boycheck out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Goyf finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarmo Goyf!
In his post fight interview, Tarmo Goyf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD357: Long Vs Kaepernick
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Geissen misses with an uppercut
and Goyf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shawn Geissen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geissen throws a hook but Goyf blocks it.
Goyf lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Geissen misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Goyf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Geissen misses with a looping right.
Geissen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Goyf clinches with his opponent.
Geissen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goyf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geissen throws a punch but it's blocked by Goyf.
Geissen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geissen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Geissen.
Goyf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goyf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Geissen misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Geissen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Geissen controls the action.
Geissen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goyf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goyf tries to work over Geissen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geissen blocks an elbow strike from Goyf.
Goyf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Geissen lands a shoulder strike.
Goyf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Geissen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Goyf tries to work over Geissen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goyf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goyf tries to throw a body punch but Geissen avoids it by throwing Goyf back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Geissen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goyf's brow.
Goyf blocking some punches.
Goyf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geissen swings wildly with an uppercut but Goyf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The referee calls for Geissen to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Geissen throws a head punch that misses.
Geissen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geissen managing to block the knees to the body from Goyf.
Geissen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Geissen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goyf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geissen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut.
Geissen misses with a punch on the inside.
Geissen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goyf looking to throw knees to the head but Geissen is blocking nicely.
Goyf blocking some punches.
#T3#
Geissen managing to block the knees to the body from Goyf.
Goyf lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Shawn Geissen has been cut.
Goyf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Geissen fails to land.
Goyf scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Geissen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Geissen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goyf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geissen is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goyf.
Geissen working aggressively here.
Geissen has a couple of punches blocked by Goyf.
A short body shot lands from Goyf as the two fighters clinch.
Goyf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goyf tries to land knees in the clinch but Geissen avoids the damage to the body.
Geissen blocking some punches.
#T4#
Goyf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Geissen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goyf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goyf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goyf lands a nice uppercut.
Geissen misses with a punch on the inside.
Geissen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Geissen managing to block the knees to the body from Goyf.
Goyf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goyf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goyf takes a shot to the head.
Goyf blocking some punches.
Geissen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Geissen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geissen throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Geissen fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Geissen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Geissen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goyf doesn't seem bothered though.
Goyf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goyf misses with a hook.
Geissen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geissen slips under a jab.
Geissen connects with a jab.
Goyf slips a straight right by Geissen.
Geissen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goyf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Geissen manages to avoid it.
Geissen blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Goyf moves forwards but Geissen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geissen misses with an uppercut. Goyf saw that one coming.
Goyf thuds a left hand into Geissen's body.
Geissen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Geissen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goyf throws a head kick that misses
and Geissen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goyf thinking. #T1#
Geissen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goyf momentarily.
Geissen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goyf slips under a jab.
Geissen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Geissen throws a body punch but Goyf moves out of range.
Goyf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geissen throws a big shot that misses.
Geissen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Geissen 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.
Goyf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goyf throws a hook but Geissen blocks it.
Goyf lands a really nice looking cross but Geissen seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goyf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goyf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Geissen missing with a left hand there. Goyf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Geissen avoids the head kick by Goyf.
A big left from Geissen misses.
Donk. Goyf catches Geissen right on the button with a cross.
Goyf tries to clinch up but Geissen circles away and keeps his distance.
Goyf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Geissen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Geissen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goyf on the side of the head.
Geissen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goyf looks to score with a jab to the body but Geissen is just out of range.
Goyf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geissen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goyf works over Geissen's head and body with a nice combination.
Geissen moves away from the strike by Goyf.
Geissen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goyf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Geissen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Goyf darts in and clinches Geissen up against the cage.#T3#
Goyf lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goyf.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goyf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geissen's brow.
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Geissen taking a breather.
Geissen managing to block the knees to the body from Goyf.
Goyf tries a body shot but Geissen blocks it.
Geissen throws a head punch that misses.
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Geissen throws an elbow but it misses.
Goyf lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Goyf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geissen blocks a body shot from Goyf.
Goyf connects with a knee to the head.
Tarmo Goyf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goyf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Geissen backwards. #T4#
Goyf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goyf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geissen has a couple of punches blocked by Goyf.
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!
Geissen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Geissen avoids it.
Goyf lands with a left to the head.
Goyf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goyf missing with knees to the body.
Goyf connects with a knee to the head.
Geissen avoiding damage as Goyf throws knees to the body.
Geissen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geissen avoiding damage as Goyf throws knees to the body.
Goyf looking to throw knees to the head but Geissen is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geissen throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Geissen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tarmo Goyf will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goyf slips a straight right by Geissen.
Geissen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goyf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goyf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goyf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissen throws out the jab.
Geissen takes one to the side of the head.
Goyf throws a jab but it's blocked by Geissen.
Geissen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Goyf misses.
Geissen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Geissen misses with a hook. Goyf ducked under it nicely.
Goyf throwing a counter right hand but Geissen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geissen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Geissen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goyf loads up on a big right hand but Geissen slips the punch.
Goyf misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Goyf misses with a series of wild punches.
Geissen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goyf manages to avoid it.
Goyf is looking to counter punch.
Geissen misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geissen. Goyf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geissen throws a hook but Goyf blocks it.
Goyf takes one on the button.
Geissen cracks Goyf with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Goyf lands a big head kick that sends Geissen tumbling to the mat! Goyf takes a step backwards and waves Geissen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Goyf tries a head kick but it misses.
Goyf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goyf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geissen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Geissen finds it's target.#T2#
Goyf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Geissen is rocked!
Geissen scores with a sloppy right hand. Goyf should have avoided that one.
Geissen is still on wobbly legs! Can Goyf finish him?
Goyf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geissen.
Goyf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geissen circles away quickly and effectively.
Geissen seems to have recovered his senses.
Geissen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goyf under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geissen, as that shot connected.
Goyf moves out of range of the leg kick from Geissen.
Geissen throws the left hand but Goyf avoids the punch easily.
Goyf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Geissen misses with a low kick.
Geissen lands a lovely overhand right.
Geissen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geissen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goyf misses with a lunging right hand
letting Geissen counter with a right hand.
Goyf moves out of range of the leg kick from Geissen.
Goyf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Goyf blocks a jab.
Goyf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Geissen lands a lovely overhand right.
Shawn Geissen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Geissen.
Goyf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geissen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geissen lands a nice looking body kick.
Goyf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goyf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Geissen lands a really nice looking cross but Goyf seems unphased.
Goyf walks into a stiff left hand from Geissen.
Geissen misses with a hook. Goyf ducked under it nicely.
Geissen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goyf throws a head kick but Geissen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Geissen misses its intended target. #T4#
Goyf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geissen throws out the jab.
Geissen cracks a nice hook into Goyf's ribs.
Geissen lands with a nice body punch.
Geissen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Geissen scores with a nice head shot.
Geissen misses with a hook
#CL#
and Goyf counters by moving into the clinch.
Geissen looking to throw knees to the head but Goyf is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geissen.
Goyf throws a punch but it's blocked by Geissen.
Goyf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Geissen controls the action.
Geissen blocks an uppercut.
Geissen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goyf's defenses.
Geissen working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Geissen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Geissen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Geissen!
In his post fight interview, Shawn Geissen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD352: Doolittle Vs Long
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Krynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goyf.
Krynn blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Krynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goyf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goyf staying out of range there.#CL#
Goyf moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goyf's brow.
Goyf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krynn's elbow.
Goyf tries to work over Krynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
A right hook to the body lands for Goyf.
Goyf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krynn.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krynn's coach down at The Foundry was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krynn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krynn lands a nice elbow.
Goyf works on Krynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Goyf tries to land knees in the clinch but Krynn avoids the damage to the body.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Goyf avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Krynn misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goyf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Krynn works on Goyf's body with a couple of short punches.
Goyf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krynn blocks it with crossed arms.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Goyf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krynn is defending well for now.
Krynn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goyf backwards.
Goyf tries to throw a body punch but Krynn avoids it by throwing Goyf back against the cage.
Goyf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Krynn.
Goyf prevents a body shot from Krynn.
Goyf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
Good body shot from Goyf.
Goyf lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Krynn.
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!
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goyf's brow.
Krynn tries to work over Goyf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goyf trying to land knees to the body.
Krynn blocks an elbow strike from Goyf.
A body shot lands from Krynn.
Nice elbow from Goyf.
Goyf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krynn is defending well for now.
Goyf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Goyf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goyf misses with a knee strike.
Krynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Goyf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krynn prevents a body shot from Goyf.
Goyf throws a knee to the head but misses.
Krynn managing to block the knees to the body from Goyf.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Goyf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Krynn fails to land.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Krynn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
Goyf landing knees to the head.
Goyf blocks a body shot from Krynn.
Krynn lands a body punch.
Goyf scores with a shot to the side of Krynn's head.
Krynn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Goyf.
Krynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krynn tries a body shot but Goyf blocks it.
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Goyf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krynn's elbow.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Krynn controls the action.
Goyf misses with some punches.
Goyf scores with a knee to the head.
Goyf blocks a body shot from Krynn. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Krynn fails to land.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krynn avoids it.
Krynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Goyf avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goyf misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goyf.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Krynn lands a right hand.
Krynn misses with some punches.
Krynn blocks an elbow strike.
Krynn pushes Goyf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goyf tries a knee to the head but Krynn blocks it.
Goyf avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Goyf blocks the elbow strike.
Goyf trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Goyf.
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 Tarmo Goyf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Goyf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Krynn misses.
Huma Krynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krynn tries to bum rush Goyf with a series of wild strikes but Goyf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krynn throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Goyf counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krynn.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Krynn controls the action.
Tarmo Goyf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goyf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goyf avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Goyf lands with a right to the head.
Goyf tries to work over Krynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Goyf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Goyf.
Goyf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Krynn misses with a body punch.
Goyf lands an elbow that stopped Krynn in his tracks for a moment.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Goyf misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Goyf blocks an elbow strike.
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Goyf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krynn blocks it with crossed arms.
Krynn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Goyf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn lands a body punch.
Krynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goyf blocks an elbow strike.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Goyf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Goyf.
Goyf lands a hook that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
Goyf has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Goyf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krynn lands a right hand.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Krynn controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krynn.
Krynn pushes Goyf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goyf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krynn's elbow.
Goyf prevents a body shot from Krynn.
Krynn lands with a light punch inside.
Goyf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Krynn misses with the head strike.
Goyf misses with a punch on the inside.
Krynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goyf lands a nice elbow.
Goyf blocking some punches.
Goyf misses with the head strike.
Goyf avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Goyf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Huma Krynn has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krynn.
Goyf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goyf takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goyf.
Goyf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krynns head. #T3#
Goyf lands an elbow that stopped Krynn in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn dodges an elbow strike from Goyf.
Goyf dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Goyf struggles to land a body shot inside as Krynn controls his hands.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Krynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Goyf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Goyf blocks an uppercut.
Goyf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krynn avoids it.
Krynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Goyf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krynn blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goyf obliges.
A right hand to the body from Krynn.
Goyf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Krynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goyf misses with a punch to the body.
Krynn lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Goyf controls his hands.
Goyf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krynn misses with some punches.
Goyf misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Goyf blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Goyf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goyf avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Goyf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goyf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goyf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goyf can't find room to land a body shot as Krynn controls the action.
Krynn blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tarmo Goyf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Huma Krynn's cut.
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#
Krynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goyf manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goyf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goyf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goyf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goyf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarmo Goyf has been cut.
Krynn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goyf counters with a crisp right that sends Krynn to the canvas! Goyf follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Goyf!
Tarmo Goyf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
AD344: Super Yoshi
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Goyf misses with a head kick.
Talbert blocks a head kick by Goyf.
Goyf throws a combination that misses
and Talbert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goyf checks the leg kick.
Talbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goyf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talbert moves out of range as Goyf strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Talbert.
#TD#
Talbert drives through with a takedown into Goyf's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Talbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goyf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Talbert is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goyf is controlling Talbert's posture.
Talbert preventing the sweep. #T1#
Talbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Talbert stopping the sweep attempt from Goyf.
Talbert is looking to work some ground and pound but Goyf has wrist control.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform us that Goyf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Talbert is looking to work some ground and pound but Goyf has wrist control.
Goyf controlling the position.
Talbert stands up over Goyf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goyf controlling the position.
Let's hope that Goyf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goyf has momentary wrist control but Talbert slips an elbow through the middle.
Talbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goyf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Talbert's guard. #REVB#
Goyf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goyf controls the pace.#SUB#
Talbert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Talbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Goyf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goyf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talbert is working hard here to advance position.
Goyf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Goyf.
Talbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goyf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goyf trying to control but Talbert is working from the bottom.
Talbert tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Goyf controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Goyf.
Talbert lands a nice shot that snaps Goyf's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Talbert misses the target.
Talbert checks the leg kick.
Goyf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Talbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Goyf lands but Talbert takes it in his stride.
Talbert throws a hook to the side of Goyf's head but Goyf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Talbert misses.
Tarmo Goyf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Goyf lands a big right hand that sends Talbert crashing to the mat! Goyf stays standing though and waves Talbert back to his feet!#ROC2#
Talbert is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Talbert 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.
Talbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Talbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Goyf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Talbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Goyf is retaining full guard.
Goyf wants to stand up but Talbert is controlling him.
Goyf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goyf is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Talbert won't allow Goyf to sweep him here.
Goyf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goyf keeping moving, preventing Talbert from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarmo Goyf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Talbert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Talbert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Talbert misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Goyf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goyf tries to get to full guard but Talbert has control of the leg.
Talbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Goyf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goyf wants to improve his position but Talbert is controlling well.
Talbert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goyf is controlling Talbert's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Talbert lands a nice short elbow.
Talbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goyf keeps working.
Goyf tries to roll over but Talbert keeps him under control.#T1#
Goyf trying to control from the bottom.
Goyf won't allow Talbert to pass to mount.
Talbert prevents Goyf from improving his position.
Talbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goyf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Talbert.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Talbert lands a nice short elbow.
Sam Talbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goyf is pressing down on Talbert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goyf looking for a sweep. Not yet Goyf, not yet.
Talbert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Talbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Talbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Talbert preventing the sweep.
Goyf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talbert wants to pass the guard but Goyf is keeping the position.#T2#
Talbert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goyf controls Talbert momentarily but Talbert frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talbert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goyf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goyf wants to sweep but no luck.
Goyf is trying to control the position but Talbert postures up.
Talbert lands a couple of digs.
Talbert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talbert trying to control but Goyf is working from the bottom.
Talbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goyf is trying to control the position but Talbert postures up.
Talbert throwing strikes but missing.
Talbert wants to control from the top but Goyf keeps moving.
Goyf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Talbert is one step ahead there. #T3#
Goyf managing to control the position.
Goyf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goyf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talbert keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goyf's head.
Talbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goyf is keeping the position for now.
Goyf pulls Talbert in close to prevent any damage.
Talbert preventing the sweep. #T4#
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.
Talbert wants to control from the top but Goyf keeps moving.
Goyf wants to sweep but no luck.
Talbert wants to control from the top but Goyf keeps moving.
Talbert controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Talbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Goyf is retaining full guard.
Goyf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talbert has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goyf pulls Talbert in to control the position.
Goyf trying to keep a closed guard but Talbert is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goyf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goyf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goyf slips under a jab from Talbert.
Goyf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talbert checks a low kick from Goyf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Talbert dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Goyf tries a head kick but it misses.
Goyf throws a series of punches but Talbert avoids them all with ease.
Goyf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talbert lands a nice looking body shot.
Talbert throws a body punch but Goyf moves out of range.
Tarmo Goyf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talbert scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Goyf.
Sloppy strikes from Talbert. Those never looked like landing.
Talbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goyf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbert throws the left hand but Goyf avoids the punch easily.
Goyf throws a series of punches but Talbert avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Talbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Goyf.#CL2#
Goyf moves into range and clinches up with Talbert.#T1#
Talbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Talbert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Goyf throws a head punch that misses.
Goyf missing with knees to the body.
Goyf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goyf tries a body shot but Talbert blocks it.
Goyf misses with a punch on the inside.
Goyf being controlled against the cage.
Goyf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Goyf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talbert backwards.
Goyf lands a right hand.
Goyf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talbert's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Talbert.
Goyf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Talbert leaning against his opponent.
Talbert is looking to control Goyf's arms but Goyf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Talbert has his back to the cage.
Goyf misses with some punches.
Goyf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goyf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goyf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Talbert is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Talbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goyf misses with a knee to the head.
Talbert managing to block the knees to the body from Goyf.
Goyf stops a takedown attempt from Talbert.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Talbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goyf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talbert prevents a body shot from Goyf.
Talbert blocks an uppercut.
Goyf blocks a body shot from Talbert.
Stalling in the clinch from Talbert.
Goyf misses with a knee to the head.
Talbert is trying to drag Goyf to the mat but Goyf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Talbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talbert dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Talbert avoids the elbow strike from Goyf, against the cage.
Talbert is trying to break the clinch but Goyf is controlling him.
Talbert trying to control the position but instead, Goyf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Talbert into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Talbert.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Goyf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goyf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tarmo Goyf!
Tarmo Goyf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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