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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Goodman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Ivanov! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Goodman. Ivanov tries to sprawl but Goodman drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ivanov punching from the bottom.
Goodman is trying to control. Ivanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goodman blocks the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ivanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Goodman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ivanov has managed to free his arm - good work. Ivanov lands with a few short shots to the body. Ivanov works his way to full guard. Good work. Ivanov lands some strikes from the bottom. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ivanov has a closed guard, preventing Goodman from standing up. Ivanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ivanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Goodman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ivanov. Goodman is pressing down on Ivanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivanov is holding on for now. Goodman trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom. Goodman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ivanov actively working from the bottom here. Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ivanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ivanov wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Goodman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ivanov is not content to let Goodman control the position. Goodman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goodman. Goodman wants to free his trapped foot but Ivanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ivanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ivanov is not content to let Goodman control the position. Ivanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Goodman passes to side control. Ivanov throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Goodman has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Ivanov. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Goodman off and Goodman celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Goodman! Our winner, Jon Goodman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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