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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Goodwill (ranked 2999 p4p, 272 weight class) and Future Winger (ranked 3389 p4p, 287 weight class). Winger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Ridin'. 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Goodwill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Future Winger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winger has managed to clinch.
Goodwill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
Goodwill has Winger pushed against the cage.
Come on Goodwill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Goodwill for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodwill leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodwill backwards.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Winger working aggressively here.
A short right from Winger on the inside.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger drags the fight down to the ground.
Winger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Winger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Goodwill won't allow Winger to sweep him here.
Winger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goodwill won't allow Winger to sweep him here.
Goodwill slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Winger.
Winger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger is refusing to be controlled, as Goodwill sits in half guard.
Winger is trying to get back to full guard.
Winger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Winger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Winger wants to improve his position but Goodwill is controlling well.
Winger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winger missing with punches from the bottom.
Goodwill is looking to advance position but Winger won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger missing with punches from the bottom.
Winger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winger moves into the clinch.
Winger working aggressively here.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Winger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Winger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodwill trying to control the position but instead, Winger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodwill into the cage.
Goodwill blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Winger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodwill wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Goodwill.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocking some punches.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Future Winger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodwill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodwill is looking to control Winger's arms but Winger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodwill has his back to the cage.
Goodwill taking a breather.
Goodwill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Winger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Winger fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
Goodwill just leaning against Winger, taking a breather.
Goodwill tries to stall but Winger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger misses with a punch on the inside.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Future Winger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Winger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Winger misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Goodwill to work.
Winger scores with a shoulder strike.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger lands with a short shot to the head.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Goodwill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
Winger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodwill tries to stall but Winger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winger.
Winger lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
Goodwill is struggling to control the position.
Winger throws a head punch that misses.
Goodwill is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodwill.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodwill stalling in the clinch but Winger improves position.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger has a couple of punches blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill stalling in the clinch but Winger improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winger swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodwill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodwill blocks an uppercut.
Winger misses with some punches.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Goodwill stalling the fight.
Goodwill blocking some punches.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodwill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goodwill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winger up against the cage.
Goodwill gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Future Winger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodwill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winger moves into the clinch.
Goodwill looking to slow down the pace here.
Winger misses with the head strike.
Winger misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodwill is stalling here.
Goodwill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winger throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodwill.
Goodwill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodwill trying to control the position but instead, Winger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodwill into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goodwill walks away with a smile on his face. Winger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodwill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winger blocks a head kick by Goodwill.
Goodwill swats away the attempt to clinch by Winger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodwill, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Winger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winger wants to clinch up but Goodwill keeps it at a distance.
Goodwill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Future Winger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodwill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodwill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winger tries to clinch but Goodwill is having none of it.
Gary Goodwill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Winger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winger throwing shots but Goodwill is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Winger.
Winger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winger throws a strike but Goodwill avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodwill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winger postures up and lands a big shot to Goodwill's brow.
Goodwill is rocked!
Winger throws an elbow that misses. Goodwill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winger's guard. Nice move by Goodwill!
Oh Goodwill is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodwill won't allow Winger to sweep him here.
Winger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Winger is striking but Goodwill is not phased and passes to half guard.
Goodwill seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Goodwill blocks the strikes from Winger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger punching from the bottom.
Goodwill blocks the strikes from Winger.
Goodwill blocks the strikes from Winger.
Future Winger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winger is doing well to control the position and prevent Goodwill from advancing to side control.
Winger is looking for a sweep. Goodwill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodwill is looking to advance position but Winger won't allow it.
Winger controlling the position well.
Winger is trying to maintain the position but Goodwill is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four 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.
Winger is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goodwill controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winger rushes Goodwill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodwill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Future Winger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Future Winger!
Future Winger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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