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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merlin Goodwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Lagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Merlin Goodwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Lagos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagos feints and then cracks Goodwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodwin down.
Lagos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andy Lagos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Lagos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin tries to clinch up.
Goodwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lagos.
Goodwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lagos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Goodwin misses.
Lagos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodwin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lagos scores with a head kick.
It looks like Merlin Goodwin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lagos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goodwin swivels and escapes.
Lagos closes the distance and clinches.
Lagos is trying to pull guard but Goodwin has him pressed against the cage.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Lagos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodwin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lagos to keep the fight standing.
Goodwin is trying to force a seperation but Lagos has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Goodwin to work.
Goodwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lagos smiles and moves away.
Lagos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goodwin tries to avoid it but Lagos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goodwin to the ground. Goodwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goodwin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lagos avoided it.
Lagos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goodwin defends it nicely.
Lagos drives through and clinches with Goodwin against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lagos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lagos manages to pull guard.
Goodwin is stalling in the full guard.
Lagos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lagos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodwin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodwin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lagos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goodwin has Lagos in his guard.
Lagos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lagos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goodwin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lagos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodwin has an active guard here but Lagos has managed to pass into half guard.
Goodwin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Lagos is trying to control. Goodwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Lagos seems content to control.
Goodwin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lagos is on him like a limpet, forcing Goodwin back against the cage.
Lagos tries to pull guard but Goodwin holds him up against the cage and eventually Lagos drops back down to his feet.
Lagos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lagos tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodwin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lagos wants to clinch up but Goodwin keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Lagos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lagos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goodwin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lagos's guard.
Goodwin wants to control from the top but Lagos keeps moving.
Goodwin wanted to stand there but Lagos had control of the position.
Goodwin gets to his feet. Lagos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goodwin throws a hook but Lagos avoids it easily.
Lagos fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Lagos lands but Goodwin takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lagos throws a counter combo.
Lagos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Lagos.
Lagos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lagos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Goodwin counter with a right hand.
Lagos is breathing heavily.
Lagos tries for a takedown but Goodwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lagos blocks a leg kick.
Goodwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lagos has Goodwin pressed against the cage, preventing Goodwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodwin is pressed up against the cage. Lagos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goodwin down to the mat. Goodwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lagos manages to avoid it.
Lagos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goodwin defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagos shoots in for a takedown but Goodwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodwin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lagos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lagos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Goodwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lagos circles away.
Lagos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lagos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goodwin throws a big shot that misses.
Lagos darts in looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets double underhooks and turns Lagos into the cage.
Goodwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lagos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodwin throws a push kick but Lagos slaps the foot to one side.
Lagos misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin tries to bum rush Lagos with a series of wild strikes but Lagos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lagos moves away.
Lagos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodwin throws a lazy right hand but Lagos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodwin throws a body kick that misses.
Lagos tries to clinch there but Goodwin circles away.
Goodwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lagos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodwin dodges the punch combination from Lagos.
Goodwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Lagos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin lands a high kick!
Lagos drives through and clinches with Goodwin against the cage.
Lagos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goodwin to keep the fight standing.
Lagos prevents Goodwin from breaking the clinch.
Lagos effectively controlling the action here.
Goodwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lagos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lagos manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Goodwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Merlin Goodwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Goodwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goodwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lagos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Merlin Goodwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lagos shoots in but Goodwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodwin throws a solid leg kick but Lagos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodwin.
Lagos tries to clinch but Goodwin moves away
and Lagos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lagos tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Goodwin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lagos fails to land the takedown.
Goodwin tries to land a front kick but Lagos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagos shoots and misses
and Goodwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Merlin Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Lagos.
Lagos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lagos closes the distance and clinches up with Goodwin, looking for a takedown. Lagos pushes Goodwin against the cage but Goodwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lagos darts in looking for a takedown but Goodwin gets double underhooks and turns Lagos into the cage.
Goodwin throws the left hand but Lagos avoids the punch easily.
Lagos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodwin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lagos under the eye.
Goodwin is looking to clinch.
Lagos tries for a takedown but Goodwin circles away easily
enabling Goodwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Lagos swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwin gets a clinch.
Goodwin has had enough of the clinch but Lagos keeps him there for the moment.
Lagos is trying to pull guard but Goodwin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lagos is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Goodwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodwin tries to pull guard but Lagos won't allow it.
Lagos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goodwin fails to pull guard.
Goodwin jumps guard but Lagos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodwin tries to break the clinch but Lagos is controlling the position.
Goodwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodwin decides to pull guard.
Goodwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lagos trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lagos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodwin wants to get back to his feet but Lagos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Lagos throws a big elbow that misses.
Andy Lagos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lagos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodwin wants to improve his position but instead Lagos has moved into half guard.
Lagos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lagos is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lagos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Goodwin to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Goodwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodwin 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Goodwin!
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FIGHT
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