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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Cadorna (ranked 4372 p4p, 4486 weight class) and Travis Goodman (ranked 229 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayson Cadorna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadorna lands a head shot.
Goodman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cadorna is trying to stand.
Cadorna controlling the position well.
Cadorna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goodman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadorna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cadorna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cadorna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodman is working away from the top position though.
Goodman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Goodman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cadorna lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cadorna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cadorna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cadorna moves into the clinch.
Goodman prevents Cadorna from breaking the clinch.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jayson Cadorna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Goodman.
Goodman is working for takedown but Cadorna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goodman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cadorna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Cadorna is proving a slippery customer.
Cadorna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cadorna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cadorna.
Goodman controlling Cadorna's posture.
Goodman is working an open guard so Cadorna takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cadorna is defended easily by Goodman.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Cadorna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cadorna sprawls well. Cadorna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cadorna working hard to break the clinch.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadorna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goodman drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman looking to control.
Cadorna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cadorna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cadorna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jayson Cadorna will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goodman shoots in and bounces Cadorna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cadorna kicks Goodman off and gets to his feet.
Cadorna works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Cadorna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cadorna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goodman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Cadorna doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadorna connects with a crisp jab.
Cadorna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cadorna misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodman.
Cadorna shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cadorna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cadorna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodman tries to avoid it but Cadorna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodman to the ground. Goodman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cadorna just misses with a punch to the body.
Jayson Cadorna is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Cadorna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cadorna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Cadorna circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadorna is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Cadorna instigates a clinch.
Goodman prevents Cadorna from breaking the clinch.
Cadorna wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadorna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Cadorna lands a nice shot that snaps Goodman's head back.
Cadorna tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jayson Cadorna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cadorna.
Goodman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jayson Cadorna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cadorna with a nice cross.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
As Goodman looks to move away, Cadorna throws a big counter combo but Goodman just gets out of the way.
Cadorna tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Cadorna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jayson Cadorna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Goodman.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cadorna, as that shot connected.
Cadorna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Cadorna.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cadorna as he avoids it easily.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadorna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cadorna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cadorna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goodman.
Goodman fails to land the takedown.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goodman but Goodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cadorna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cadorna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Cadorna has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goodman.
Cadorna rushes Goodman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Goodman lands but Cadorna takes it in his stride.
Cadorna leaves Goodman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadorna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goodman's waist but Goodman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cadorna off to one side.
Cadorna scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cadorna to the ground. Goodman is now in Cadorna's guard.
Cadorna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Cadorna dominated that second round.
That's time! Cadorna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cadorna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cadorna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goodman.
Cadorna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Cadorna.
Goodman shoots in and drives through. Cadorna sprawls well.
Goodman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadorna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jayson Cadorna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Goodman.
Cadorna swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cadorna jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cadorna misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadorna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck for Goodman with that takedown attempt.
Cadorna clinches.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cadorna prevents it.
Goodman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cadorna's efforts to push away.
Cadorna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cadorna manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Goodman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cadorna wants to break free but Goodman has control.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cadorna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.
Cadorna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadorna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cadorna finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadorna misses with a hook to the body
and Goodman counters with a body kick.
Cadorna fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Goodman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cadorna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Cadorna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goodman as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Goodman with that takedown attempt.
Cadorna stuffs the takedown.
Goodman lands a high kick!
Cadorna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cadorna feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Cadorna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Cadorna circles away.
Cadorna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Cadorna keeps moving.
Cadorna managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Cadorna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cadorna 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Cadorna!
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