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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Goodwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cage McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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193 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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191 cm
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195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cage McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from McCoy.
Goodwin blocks an uppercut.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
Goodwin prevents a body shot from McCoy.
Goodwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodwin blocks a body shot from McCoy.
Goodwin takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodwin uses from the top position.
Goodwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy working for a triangle but Goodwin defends it easily.
McCoy has an active guard here but Goodwin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodwin lands a nice short elbow.
McCoy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodwin is nestled in close to McCoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCoy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goodwin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCoy.
Goodwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCoy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goodwin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCoy tries to lock up and control but Goodwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy regains half guard.
McCoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodwin.
McCoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodwin.
Goodwin thows a huge punch but McCoy dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCoy actively working from the bottom here.
McCoy is looking to get back to is feet but Goodwin passes into side control.
McCoy tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
McCoy gets back to half guard.
McCoy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodwin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodwin's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy looking for the choke from the back.
Goodwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goodwin trying to control the action but McCoy just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cage McCoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodwin, pushing him back against the cage.
McCoy is working Goodwin over against the cage.
McCoy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goodwin tries to pull guard but McCoy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodwins head.
McCoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin is trying to force a seperation but McCoy has the dominant position.
McCoy throws an elbow that misses.
Goodwin jumps guard but McCoy stands there with Goodwin around his waist. Goodwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCoy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Goodwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McCoy is wriggling around but Goodwin manages to pass to half guard.
McCoy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Goodwin manages to mount him!
Goodwin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCoy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCoy!
McCoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goodwin, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goodwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodwin avoids the elbow strike from McCoy, against the cage.
Goodwin is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodwin goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCoy lands with a kick to the temple. Goodwin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy scores with punches from side control.
Goodwin can't do much from the bottom here.
McCoy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cage McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodwin stops McCoy from passing to mount.
McCoy in side control, throwing shots but Goodwin defends.
Goodwin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCoy fails to take his opponent's back.
McCoy wants to control the pace but Goodwin is squirming around nicely.
McCoy landing punches.
Goodwin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCoy looking to control but Goodwin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cage McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goodwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCoy trying to control from half guard but Goodwin is working away.
McCoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCoy content to control rather than advance.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is thwarting Goodwin's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard.
McCoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goodwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCoy.
McCoy seems to be working for a kimura but Goodwin defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCoy is taking a breather. Goodwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCoy decides to stand back up. McCoy steps back and let's Goodwin get back to his feet.
McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
Cage McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwin gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodwin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Goodwin's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodwin jumps guard but McCoy stands there with Goodwin around his waist. Goodwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Goodwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
Goodwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCoy walks away with a smile on his face. Goodwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
McCoy has Goodwin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but Goodwin is blocking nicely.
Cage McCoy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goodwin tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodwin drops back down to his feet.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwin.
McCoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodwin drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy stands up from Goodwin's guard - McCoy perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cage McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoy 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cage McCoy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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