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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 9 p4p, 2 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goodman's choice of entrance music: Baba O'riley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
38 - 11 - 1 |
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190 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaunismieli blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaunismieli effectively controlling the action here.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaunismieli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goodman can turn it around.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Kaunismieli has the dominant position.
Kaunismieli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman letting Kaunismieli take a breather here.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Kaunismieli's side.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Kaunismieli lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kaunismieli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Kaunismieli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a good low kick that Goodman was not able to check.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Kaunismieli only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli backing away here, and Goodman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Goodman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodman throws a lazy body kick
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Goodman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaunismieli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaunismieli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Kaunismieli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Goodman catches Kaunismieli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaunismieli steps away.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Goodman scores with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice jab there from Goodman.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut
and Goodman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Kaunismieli lands with a right hand.
Goodman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaunismieli counters by clinching up.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaunismieli has Goodman pressed against the cage, preventing Goodman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman is stalling here.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goodman. Goodman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Kaunismieli's ribcage. Kaunismieli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaunismieli in the body.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goodman throws a push kick but Kaunismieli slaps the foot to one side.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination. Goodman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman jabs Kaunismieli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Goodman.
Goodman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Goodman feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli with a nice cross.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Goodman avoids it.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Kaunismieli moved away.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A nice side step and Goodman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goodman digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Goodman circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaunismieli.
Good work by Goodman as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goodman misses with a body shot
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Goodman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaunismieli will feel that in the morning.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Goodman misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Saul Goodman just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Goodman circles away.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman sizes up Kaunismieli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Goodman jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaunismieli rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Goodman tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman is trying to break free.
Kaunismieli works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Goodman.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli throws a front kick aimed at Goodman's knee but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaunismieli.
Goodman throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaunismieli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goodman.
Kaunismieli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Goodman.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Kaunismieli's knee but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
Goodman blocks a jab.
A low kick from Kaunismieli is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Kaunismieli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Goodman misses with a low kick as Kaunismieli jumps back.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Goodman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a solid body kick.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaunismieli off the cage and back into range.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with the body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a low kick, right behind Goodman 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kaunismieli forces Goodman back against the cage and clinches.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands with a hook. Kaunismieli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Goodman catches Kaunismieli right on the button with a cross.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Kaunismieli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Kaunismieli does it's job there.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaunismielis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Goodman.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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