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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Gooderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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216 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gooderich!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gooderich throws a leg kick
enabling Lennon to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooderich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gooderich sizes up Lennon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gooderich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gooderich.
Lennon drops his hands momentarily and Gooderich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gooderich thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Gooderich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gooderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Lennon circles away.
Lennon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lennon wants it to stay on the feet.
Gooderich tries to clinch but Lennon is having none of it.
Lennon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gooderich throws out the jab.
Lennon throws a jab when Gooderich was well out of range.
Gooderich tries to clinch but Lennon moves out of range.
Lennon slips under a jab from Gooderich.
Gooderich tries to clinch up but Lennon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lennon.
Gooderich lands a jab.
Gooderich just misses with a punch to the body.
Gooderich misses with a body shot.
Gooderich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lennon avoids it really well and circles away.
Grant Gooderich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Lennon lands.
Gooderich moves in looking to clinch but Lennon pushes him off.
Gooderich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lennon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gooderich clinches up against the cage.
Gooderich is trying to push Lennon away but Lennon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gooderich stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lennon prevents it.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gooderich.
Gooderich breaks the clinch.
Gooderich misses with a leg kick
and Lennon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gooderich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gooderich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lennon.
John Lennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lennon slips a straight right by Gooderich.
Gooderich just misses with a punch to the body.
Gooderich throws a jab when Lennon was well out of range.
Gooderich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lennon throws a hook but Gooderich avoids it easily.
Gooderich closes the distance and clinches up with Lennon, looking for a takedown. Gooderich pushes Lennon against the cage but Lennon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lennon lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich tries to clinch but Lennon moves out of range.
Gooderich has Lennon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lennon is looking to break free of the clinch but Gooderich has double underhooks.
Gooderich tries to pull guard but Lennon holds him up against the cage and eventually Gooderich drops back down to his feet.
Lennon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gooderich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gooderich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gooderich 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.
Gooderich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gooderich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gooderich.
Lennon misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooderich lands with a good body shot.
Gooderich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lennon is able to avoid easily.
Gooderich misses with a hook
and Lennon counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Gooderich.
Gooderich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Lennon misses.
Lennon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gooderich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lennon as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from Gooderich.
Jab by Gooderich.
Gooderich shoots in looking for a takedown. Lennon tries to sprawl out of it but Gooderich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lennon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gooderich. Gooderich obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gooderich dominated that 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.
Gooderich moves out of range of the leg kick from Lennon.
Grant Gooderich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gooderich throws a poor cross that misses
and Lennon counters with a series of strikes. Gooderich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lennon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gooderich wants to clinch up but Lennon keeps it at a distance.
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gooderich.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gooderich.
Lennon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Lennon.
Gooderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Lennon circles away.
Gooderich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gooderich lands a head shot.
Gooderich lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon scores with a hook to the body. Gooderich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gooderich slips under a jab.
Gooderich shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gooderich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gooderich.
Lennon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gooderich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gooderich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lennon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gooderich shoots for a double leg takedown but Lennon sprawls well. He's pushed Gooderich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gooderich is breathing heavily.
Gooderich misses with an uppercut
and Lennon counters with a series of strikes. Gooderich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gooderich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lennon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Gooderich.
A bone on bone clash there as Lennon blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon takes one on the button.
Gooderich throws a low kick, looking for Lennon's leg but Lennon calmly moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gooderich.
Lennon lands a nice shot that snaps Gooderich's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Lennon. No joy for Gooderich on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon staying out of range there.
Lennon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gooderich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lennon slips under a jab from Gooderich.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennon misses the target.
Lennon misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lennon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gooderich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gooderich looks to land a right hand but Lennon moved out of range.
Gooderich looks for a takedown but Lennon sprawls well.
Gooderich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lennon throws a good cross that connects.
Gooderich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lennon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennon wriggles free and stands up.
Nice defenses there by Lennon.
Lennon ducks under a wild hook from Gooderich.
Lennon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lennon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gooderich misses the jab.
Gooderich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gooderich tries to close the distance and clinch but Lennon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gooderich tries to clinch but Lennon moves out of range.
Gooderich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gooderich.
Lennon looks to land a left hand but Gooderich moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lennon leaves Gooderich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Gooderich misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gooderich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lennon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lennon slips a jab and a cross from Gooderich.
Lennon slips a jab and a cross from Gooderich.
Lennon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lennon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gooderich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lennon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lennon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gooderich tries to clinch up but Lennon circles away and keeps his distance.
Gooderich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennon.
Gooderich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lennon defends it nicely.
Gooderich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gooderich misses with a hook
and Lennon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gooderich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gooderich lands a jab to the nose.
Lennon throws the left hand but Gooderich avoids the punch easily.
Gooderich shoots in looking for a takedown. Lennon tries to sprawl out of it but Gooderich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Gooderich.
Some wild striking there from Gooderich.
Gooderich moves away from the strike by Lennon.
Gooderich throws a big shot that misses.
Lennon staying out of range there.
Gooderich misses with a left hand
and Lennon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gooderich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gooderich throws a chopping leg kick but Lennon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gooderich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lennon.
Gooderich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennon.
Gooderich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lennon lands a jab to Gooderich's midsection.
Gooderich defending well as Lennon loads up on a big left hand.
Gooderich throws an overhand right that lands on Lennon's shoulder, as Lennon tries to avoid the shot.
Gooderich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lennon is fending him off so far but Gooderich persists. Nope, Lennon circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gooderich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich throws a shot from downtown. Lennon moves away and avoids it.
Lennon misses with a few strikes there.
Gooderich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lennon circles away.
Lennon jabs at Gooderich's body.
Lennon scores with a nice right hand.
Lennon with a hook.
Gooderich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Gooderich closes the distance and clinches.
Gooderich is trying to drag Lennon to the mat but Lennon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lennon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gooderich misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Gooderich.
Gooderich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Lennon catches Gooderich right on the button with a cross.
Gooderich shoots in and drives through. Lennon sprawls well.
Lennon connects with a crisp jab.
Lennon misses with a straight left.
Grant Gooderich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lennon throws a combination. Gooderich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lennon, as that shot connected.
Lennon fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gooderich misses with a looping left.
Gooderich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Lennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gooderich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennon manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lennon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gooderich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Gooderich!
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energy
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hype
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