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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Goodnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orca Blackfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goodnight might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Dreams . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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213 cm
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275 lbs
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195 cm
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Goodnight! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orca Blackfish! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blackfish throws a head kick but Goodnight moves out of range.
Goodnight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blackfish. Goodnight throws a wild body kick that Blackfish sees coming a mile off. Nice shot by Goodnight. Goodnight scores with a body shot.
Blackfish looks gassed! Goodnight gets in close and instigates a clinch. Goodnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Goodnight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goodnight gets a clinch. Blackfish looking for a takedown. Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Goodnight drives through and clinches with Blackfish against the cage.
Goodnight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodnight forces Blackfish back against the cage and clinches. Goodnight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This has been an exciting period of action! Goodnight effectively controlling the action here. Goodnight seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Goodnight lands an elbow that stopped Blackfish in his tracks for a moment. Goodnight is pushing Blackfish up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orca Blackfish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goodnight throws a front kick that sends Blackfish stumbling back into the cage. Goodnight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A decent looking cross lands there for Goodnight. Goodnight gets a clinch. Goodnight manages to break the clinch.
Goodnight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackfish's calf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goodnight tests Blackfish's chin there with a solid looking shot. Goodnight has Blackfish up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Goodnight moves into the clinch. Goodnight lands a nice uppercut. Goodnight pressing his opponent against the cage. Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodnight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Goodnight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodnight lands with a left to the head. Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Blackfish 's head but he takes it in his stride. Goodnight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodnight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goodnight manages to break the clinch.
Goodnight moves into the clinch successfully.
Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Goodnight has Blackfish up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodnight has Blackfish pressed against the cage.
Blackfish goes for a takedown attempt but Goodnight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacob Goodnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orca Blackfish. Goodnight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Goodnight has closed the distance and engaged Blackfish in a clinch.
Goodnight is struggling to control the position. Goodnight unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Blackfish takes an elbow to the forehead. Come on Goodnight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goodnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Goodnight lands with a hook. Blackfish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Goodnight scores with a spinning back kick! Goodnight rushes Blackfish and presses him up against the cage. Goodnight lands a nice uppercut. Goodnight working Blackfish over with knees to the body. Goodnight manages to break the clinch.
Blackfish takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Goodnight gets in close and instigates a clinch. Goodnight leaning his opponent against the cage. Goodnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Goodnight takes the fight into the clinch. Goodnight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goodnight scores with a nice hook to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Goodnight.
Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Goodnight.
Goodnight works over Blackfish's head and body with a nice combination. Goodnight forces Blackfish back against the cage and clinches. Goodnight scores a nice knee to the body.
Goodnight slowing the pace effectively. Goodnight connects with a knee to the head.
Goodnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jacob Goodnight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Goodnight gets in close and instigates a clinch. Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodnight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackfish, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodnight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goodnight clinches with his opponent.
Goodnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Goodnight dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackfish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goodnight has Blackfish up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodnight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfish shoots in for a takedown but Goodnight shows good takedown defense. Blackfish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacob Goodnight is winning the standup battle so far. A decent looking cross lands there for Goodnight. Goodnight gets a clinch. Goodnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Blackfish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A right-left combo lands from Goodnight. Goodnight is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. 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! Blackfish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Goodnight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackfish's calf. Goodnight has Blackfish up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodnight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackfish can do to turn this around? Goodnight leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodnight. Goodnight avoiding damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goodnight using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jacob Goodnight has scored more points in the clinch so far. Goodnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Goodnight. That snapped Blackfish's head back.
Goodnight moves into the clinch. Goodnight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Goodnight coming out on top. Goodnight dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Goodnight rushes Blackfish and presses him up against the cage. Goodnight breaks from the clinch.
Goodnight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackfish, pushing him back against the cage. Goodnight breaks from the clinch.
Goodnight moves into range and connects with a jab. Goodnight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackfish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Goodnight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Goodnight stalls. Goodnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good exchange - Goodnight coming out on top. Goodnight throws a series of strikes that have Blackfish backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Goodnight instigates a clinch. Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodnight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Goodnight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Goodnight darts in and clinches Blackfish up against the cage. Goodnight has Blackfish pushed against the cage. Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Goodnight slips under a jab from Blackfish. Goodnight moves into the clinch. Goodnight breaks from the clinch.
Goodnight lands a right hook to the body.
Goodnight lands a body shot.
Goodnight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Goodnight moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice jab there from Goodnight. Goodnight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackfish's hands. Goodnight digs a good body shot into Blackfish's ribs. Goodnight cracks a nice hook into Blackfish's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodnight stalks Blackfish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackfish's face. Blackfish staggers backwards, shaken. Blackfish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Goodnight closes the distance and pushes Blackfish back into the cage. Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Blackfish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodnight. Goodnight stuffs the takedown attempt from Blackfish. Blackfish gets slowly back to his feet. Orca Blackfish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Goodnight with a body punch. A glancing blow. Goodnight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Goodnight clinches with his opponent.
Goodnight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Goodnight manages to break the clinch.
Goodnight punishes Blackfish's body with a nice straight punch. Goodnight closes the distance and clinches. Goodnight pressing his opponent against the cage. Goodnight manages to break the clinch.
Blackfish takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blackfish tries to keep at a distance but Goodnight has taken the fight into the clinch. Blackfish tries to pull guard but Goodnight holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackfish drops back down to his feet.
Jacob Goodnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orca Blackfish. Goodnight stalling.
Goodnight lands with a short shot to the head. Goodnight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackfish tries to pull guard but Goodnight holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackfish drops back down to his feet.
Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Goodnight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goodnight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Blackfish takes one to the chin there. Blackfish tries to clinch but fails miserably and Goodnight counters by clinching up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodnight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goodnight is working the combinations to good effect here. Blackfish is looking to score with low kicks. Goodnight lands a right hook to the body.
Blackfish tries to keep at a distance but Goodnight has taken the fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Goodnight dominated that second round. 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!
A right-left combo lands from Goodnight. Goodnight instigates a clinch. Blackfish jumps guard but Goodnight stands there with Blackfish around his waist. Blackfish gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodnight is struggling to control the position. Blackfish wants a takedown but no success here.
Blackfish tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goodnight smiles and moves away.
Jacob Goodnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orca Blackfish. Blackfish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Goodnight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackfish's head backwards. Goodnight clinches up with Blackfish and pushes him back against the cage. Goodnight landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Goodnight cracks Blackfish with a good jab. Goodnight has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodnight.
Goodnight breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackfish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A lazy left from Goodnight finds it's target. Goodnight thuds a left hand into Blackfish's body. Blackfish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Blackfish moves forwards but Goodnight connects with a nice, crisp jab. Decent striking displayed by Goodnight there. Goodnight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blackfish. Goodnight lands with a right hand. Goodnight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blackfish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodnight closes the distance and clinches. Goodnight taking a breather. Goodnight manages to break the clinch.
Blackfish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Goodnight moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Goodnight moves into the clinch. Blackfish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodnight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Goodnight leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Goodnight - that landed with a thud.
Goodnight slows down the pace here.
Goodnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Goodnight gets through Blackfish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Goodnight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blackfish goes for a takedown attempt but Goodnight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Goodnight as he connects with a hook. The fight moves into the clinch position. Goodnight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Goodnight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nice shot by Goodnight. Goodnight closes the distance and clinches. Blackfish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodnight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jacob Goodnight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Blackfish tries to pull guard but Goodnight won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Goodnight.
Goodnight with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Goodnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Goodnight has managed to clinch.
Goodnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfish on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blackfish misses with a takedown and Goodnight counters with a one-two to the body. Blackfish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodnight. Goodnight drives through and clinches with Blackfish against the cage.
Blackfish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodnight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goodnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Goodnight. A left and a right from Goodnight both land. Nice combination. Goodnight clinches. Goodnight has Blackfish pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Goodnight breaks the clinch.
Orca Blackfish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blackfish tries to keep at a distance but Goodnight has taken the fight into the clinch. Blackfish throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Goodnight showed his dominance in that final round. Well Goodnight 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Goodnight!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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