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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chumani Adofo (ranked 1736 p4p, 756 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 161 p4p, 68 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chumani Adofo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Goodman with the counter takedown but Adofo avoids it easily.
Goodman clinches up with Adofo and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman pulls guard successfully.
Adofo gets to his feet - Goodman follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goodman wants to control but Adofo is keeping him busy.
Goodman is working for a kimura but Adofo is defending it quite comfortably.
Goodman prevents Adofo from standing back up.
Adofo won't allow Goodman to pass to mount.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
Adofo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodman on the ground.
Goodman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adofo!
Adofo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adofo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Adofo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Adofo bucks Goodman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Chumani Adofo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Adofo misses with a straight right.
Adofo leaves Goodman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Adofo circles away.
Adofo is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman dives in and grabs Adofo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adofo pushes down on Goodman's head and hops out.
Goodman slips under a jab from Adofo.
Goodman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodman has a takedown stuffed.
Adofo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Adofo.
Goodman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adofo defends it well.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adofo.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman moves out of range as Adofo strikes.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a single leg into guard. Adofo didn't expect that.
Adofo wants to stand and escape but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Adofo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman won't allow Adofo to get back to his feet.
Adofo keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman won't allow Adofo to get back to his feet.
Goodman is standing up over Adofo. Adofo looks to escape but Goodman dives into side control.
Adofo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goodman wants to control but Adofo is keeping him busy.
Adofo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet but Goodman drags him back down.
Adofo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goodman connects with a decent elbow.
Adofo prevents Goodman from improving position.
Goodman tries for a kimura but Adofo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's time! Adofo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodman dives in for a single leg takedown but Adofo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adofo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adofo's waist but Adofo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adofo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adofo.
Adofo throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adofo pinned against the cage. Adofo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo misses with a lunging right hand
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control.
Adofo tries to escape but Goodman is in control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Adofo is trying to buck Goodman off.
Adofo stops Goodman from passing to mount.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Goodman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adofo, who protects the arm well.
Adofo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goodman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adofo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adofo pushes Goodman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goodman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goodman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
Goodman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Goodman trying to control the action but Adofo is working from the bottom.
Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adofo to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adofo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adofo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goodman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goodman trying to control the position but Adofo is working away.
Goodman prevents Adofo from escaping the position.
Goodman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adofo is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Adofo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adofo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Goodman trying to control the action but Adofo is working from the bottom.
Adofo tries to escape but Goodman is in control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman shoots for a double leg takedown but Adofo sprawls well. He's pushed Goodman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Adofo keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adofo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but White Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goodman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adofo did well to prevent Goodman getting side control.
Adofo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goodman is on him like a limpet, forcing Adofo back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Goodman jumps guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Adofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Goodman dives in and scores a takedown into Adofo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Adofo is retaining full guard.
Adofo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Goodman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goodman looking to control.
Adofo wanted to stand there but Goodman had control of the position.
Chumani Adofo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Goodman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodman 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.
Goodman forces his way into half guard.
Adofo tries to kick Goodman off but Goodman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
Adofo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adofo looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman slips a straight right by Adofo.
Nice takedown defense from Adofo. No joy for Goodman on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Adofo misses its target.
Goodman fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adofo to the mat! Adofo manages to get full guard.
Adofo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman is working for takedown but Adofo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but Adofo has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adofo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adofo lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Adofo is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adofo down to the mat. Adofo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adofo sprawls well. Adofo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adofo pinned against the cage. Adofo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adofo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Adofo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Adofo as Goodman shoots in.
Adofo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chumani Adofo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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