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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soul Goodman (ranked 0 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Paxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goodman.
Paxton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paxton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paxton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom here.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Paxton landing strikes.
Paxton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Paxton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goodman to see if he's OK.
Paxton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goodman tries to buck Paxton off but Paxton is having none of it.
Goodman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Goodman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paxton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Goodman prevents Paxton from improving position.
Paxton wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy.
Goodman dodges the ground and pound from Paxton.
Goodman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Paxton is controlling the pace.
Goodman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxton stands and steps away. Goodman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paxton clinches with his opponent.
Paxton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodman uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paxton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Paxton up and slammed him! Paxton can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
Paxton struggling a bit here.
Paxton is pushing Goodman's head away, looking to escape. Goodman manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Paxton is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Paxton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paxton gets slowly back to his feet.
Paxton is breathing heavily.
Paxton looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
Paxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goodman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxton fails with the takedown
and Goodman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Paxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman stands up from Paxton's guard - Goodman perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Paxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paxton as he jumps to the side.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paxton shoots in and drives through. Goodman sprawls well.
Goodman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paxton was covering up waiting for the punch and Goodman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goodman passes Paxton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Paxton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goodman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paxton's guard.
Goodman trying to control but Paxton is working from the bottom.
Paxton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goodman manages to pass to side control.
Paxton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paxton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Paxton trying to control here.
Goodman stops Paxton from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Goodman manages to mount him!
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paxton is looking to escape.
Paxton regains half guard.
Goodman trying to mount his opponent but Paxton defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxton trying to control but Goodman postures up.
Paxton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Goodman not doing much here.
Paxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Paxton to get to his feet.
Paxton avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Paxton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paxton shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paxton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paxton, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goodman tries to stall but Paxton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paxton is working for takedown but Goodman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman jumps guard but Paxton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paxton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paxton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paxton did well to prevent Goodman getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paxton is not content to let Goodman control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paxton wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paxton has his takedown stuffed
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control.
Goodman working the ground and pound.
Goodman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Paxton.
Andy Paxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Paxton won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman wants to advance to full mount but Paxton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Goodman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goodman working the body and head with strikes.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Paxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goodman in side control, throwing shots but Paxton defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxton wants to get back to his feet but Goodman is dominant here and he's now got Paxton's back!
Paxton staying busy and making it hard for Goodman to control.
Goodman throwing sloppy strikes.
Goodman controlling the position well here. Paxton rolled but Goodman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Goodman gets his hands free as Paxton looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paxton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paxton for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton wants to get back to his feet.
Goodman keeps control of the position easily here as Paxton tries to buck him off.
Paxton is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paxton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goodman but Goodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Paxton pushes him off.
Paxton avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Paxton just misses with a punch to the body.
Paxton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paxton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Paxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Goodman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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