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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Goodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Luciano (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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Goodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goodwell pinned against the cage. Goodwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luciano shoots in but no luck this time.
Luciano clinches but Goodwell breaks the clinch
and Goodwell counters by clinching up.
Goodwell landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano jumps guard but Goodwell stands there with Luciano around his waist. Luciano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Goodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Luciano.
Luciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodwell won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goodwell trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Goodwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Luciano clinches but Goodwell breaks the clinch
and Goodwell counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwell tries a knee to the head but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodwell has double underhooks.
Luciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Luciano looking to slow down the pace here.
Luciano tries to pull guard but Goodwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Luciano drops back down to his feet.
Luciano goes for a takedown attempt but Goodwell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Goodwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goodwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goodwell looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Luciano jumps guard but Goodwell stands there with Luciano around his waist. Luciano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodwell scores with a knee to the head.
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goodwell smiles and moves away.
Derek Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodwell's guard.
Goodwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Luciano tries to stand but Goodwell is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Luciano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luciano tries to clinch but Goodwell moves away
and Goodwell moves into the clinch.
Luciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Luciano postures up.
Goodwell controlling Luciano's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwell pulls Luciano in to control the position.
Luciano looking to sit in guard and control but Goodwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luciano is looking to stand up but Goodwell isn't so interested in that idea.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Goodwell looking to pass the guard.
Luciano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodwell is controlling him.
Luciano wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goodwell is now in half guard.
Goodwell trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano trying to control but Goodwell postures up.
Goodwell works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goodwell controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Goodwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goodwell is looking to clinch.
Goodwell is looking to clinch.
Goodwell is looking to clinch.
Luciano tries for a takedown but Goodwell circles away easily
and Goodwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodwell won't allow it.
Luciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodwell won't allow it.
Luciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodwell won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luciano's face.
Goodwell misses with a knee to the head.
Goodwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luciano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodwell has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodwell stops a takedown attempt from Luciano.
Luciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano stalling the fight.
Goodwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luciano blocks it with crossed arms.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike Goodwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodwell ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodwell closes the distance but Luciano moves to the side
and Luciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goodwell looking to throw knees to the head but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Goodwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goodwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luciano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Goodwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Luciano.
Luciano jumps guard.
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodwell is one step ahead there.
Goodwell looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano being controlled here, momentarily.
Luciano trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Goodwell.
I think Goodwell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Goodwell!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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