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Event:
Empire: 5
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirjal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Goatov gets tackled into the cage by Dirjal. Dirjal maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dirjal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Dirjal.#CUT#It looks like Januszov Goatov has been cut.#CL#
Dirjal closes the distance and clinches.
Dirjal works on Goatov's body with a couple of short punches.
Goatov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dirjal won't allow it.
Goatov jumps guard but Dirjal stands there with Goatov around his waist. Goatov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goatov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goatov looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dirjal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dirjal takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Dirjal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Dirjal gets a clinch.
Goatov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dirjal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahdi Dirjal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Januszov Goatov.
Goatov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goatov working hard to break the clinch.
Goatov goes for a takedown attempt but Dirjal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dirjal with a nice cross.
Goatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Dirjal rushes Goatov and presses him up against the cage.
Dirjal is stalling here.
Goatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirjal just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC#
Dirjal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dirjal takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirjal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goatov can't break the clinch.
Goatov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Dirjal breaks the clinch.
Goatov needs to keep his hands up - Dirjal had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Dirjal does it's job there.
Mahdi Dirjal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dirjal!
#CL#
Dirjal instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Dirjal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dirjal lands a left hand.
#BC#
Dirjal breaks the clinch.
Goatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirjal swivels and escapes.#CL#
Dirjal moves into range and clinches up with Goatov.#T3#
Dirjal throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Dirjal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Dirjal instigates a clinch.
Goatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dirjal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Dirjal breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goatov tries to pull guard but Dirjal holds him up against the cage and eventually Goatov drops back down to his feet.
Goatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dirjal to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Dirjal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Dirjal closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Dirjal gets underhooks to prevent Goatov's takedown attempt.
Goatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dirjal to keep the fight standing.
Goatov looks winded!#BC#
Dirjal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirjal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goatov takes one to the chin there.#CUT#That has opened up Januszov Goatov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goatov tries to clinch but Dirjal is having none of it.
Dirjal lands a jab to the nose.
Goatov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dirjal counters with a double leg. Goatov bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Dirjal follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Mahdi Dirjal!
Mahdi Dirjal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Empire: 3
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Radosavjevic lands a nice shot that snaps Goatov's head back.
Radosavjevic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Radosavjevic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Goatov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Radosavjevic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Radosavjevic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Goatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Radosavjevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goatov wants to control but Radosavjevic is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Goatov is looking for a kimura but Radosavjevic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goatov to get the leverage.
Goatov trying to control from half guard but Radosavjevic is working away.
Radosavjevic tries to roll over but Goatov keeps him under control.
Goatov is trying to control. Radosavjevic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Goatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radosavjevic is just riding it out for now. Goatov eventually gives up the hold.
Radosavjevic is staying active underneath Goatov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Goatov trying to pass the guard but Radosavjevic defending well.
Radosavjevic trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Goatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radosavjevic is just riding it out for now. Goatov eventually gives up the hold.
Goatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Radosavjevic wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goatov trying to control the action but Radosavjevic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Radosavjevic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goatov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Radosavjevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radosavjevic is just riding it out for now. Goatov eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Goatov is working for a kimura but Radosavjevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Goatov is breathing heavily.#T3#
Goatov prevents Radosavjevic from improving his position.
Goatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Radosavjevic is trying to maintain the position but Goatov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Goatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Goatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Radosavjevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goatov is looking to advance position but Radosavjevic won't allow it.
Goatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Radosavjevic's head.
Goatov is thwarting Radosavjevic's attempts to control the position.
Goatov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Goatov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Radosavjevic as he works his way to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Radosavjevic is looking for a triangle but Goatov pushes his legs off easily.
Goatov wants to control from the top but Radosavjevic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Januszov Goatov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goatov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Radosavjevic misses.#CL#
Goatov drives through and clinches with Radosavjevic against the cage.
#TD#
Goatov jumps guard and drags Radosavjevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Goatov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Radosavjevic connects with a couple of short punches.
Radosavjevic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goatov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Radosavjevic stands up from Goatov's guard - Radosavjevic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Radosavjevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Radosavjevic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goatov is fending him off so far but Radosavjevic persists. Nope, Goatov circles away and we're back to standing.
Radosavjevic is breathing heavily.
Goatov fails with the takedown.
Radosavjevic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Radosavjevic clinches up with Goatov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Goatov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Radosavjevic can't keep his opponent in guard - Goatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Radosavjevic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Januszov Goatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Radosavjevic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goatov defends it easily.#T2#
Goatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Radosavjevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goatov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Goatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goatov is trying to work for a kimura but Radosavjevic is defending well.
Goatov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goatov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Goatov wants to take a breather but Radosavjevic is having none of it.
Goatov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Goatov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Radosavjevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Januszov Goatov!
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Event:
Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Dirjal coming out on top.
Goatov is breathing heavily.
Goatov throws a lazy head kick
and Dirjal counters with a stiff right hand.
Goatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dirjal with a jab.
Dirjal scores with a jab to the body.
Dirjal jabs at Goatov's body.
Dirjal lands with a good body shot.
Dirjal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goatov in his tracks.
Dirjal connects with a jab.
Goatov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dirjal should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatov misses with a head kick.
Dirjal scores with a nice right hand.
Dirjal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirjal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dirjal duly obliges. #T1##TD2#
Dirjal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goatov sprawls well initially but Dirjal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dirjal slips a nice elbow through Goatov's hands, connecting with Goatov's forehead.
Goatov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goatov is refusing to be controlled, as Dirjal sits in half guard.
Goatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dirjal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dirjal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dirjal winds up and cracks Goatov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goatov taking some punishment here, with Dirjal in his half guard.
Goatov is refusing to be controlled, as Dirjal sits in half guard.
Dirjal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goatov is not content to let Dirjal control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirjal working Goatov over with strikes. #T2#
Dirjal 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dirjal lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Dirjal there.
Dirjal trying to control from half guard but Goatov is working away.
Dirjal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goatov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dirjal 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.
Dirjal is trying to control. Goatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dirjal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Dirjal wants to take a breather but Goatov is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dirjal connects with a nice short shot to Goatov's temple. #T3#
Dirjal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goatov keeps working.
Goatov has hold of Dirjal's hands but Dirjal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dirjal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dirjal working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Dirjal.
We've been informed that Dirjal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dirjal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirjal working over Goatov with some ground and pound. Goatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dirjal slips a nice elbow through Goatov's hands, connecting with Goatov's forehead.
Ground and pound from Dirjal.
Dirjal slips a nice elbow through Goatov's hands, connecting with Goatov's forehead.
Dirjal lands with a punch from half guard.
Dirjal is nestled in close to Goatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Dirjal prevents Goatov from improving his position.
Dirjal tries to pass to full mount but Goatov defends it.
Dirjal is keen to just control but Goatov is a slippery customer.
Goatov is trying to control but can't.
Dirjal is looking to take a break and control but Goatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Dirjal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirjal works on Goatov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Dirjal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Dirjal. That snapped Goatov's head back.
#TD2#
Dirjal drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Dirjal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dirjal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goatov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goatov is not content to let Dirjal control the position.
Dirjal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dirjal lands a few punches from side control.
Mahdi Dirjal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dirjal trying to control the position but Goatov is working away.
Goatov prevents Dirjal from improving position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirjal working the body and head with strikes.
Goatov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Dirjal is putting a hurting on Goatov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goatov is looking for a sweep.
Goatov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dirjal trying to control the position but Goatov is working away.
Dirjal cracks Goatov with a big right hand but Goatov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dirjal remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dirjal trying to control the position but Goatov is working away.
Dirjal is putting a hurting on Goatov here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Dirjal trying to control the position but Goatov is working away.
Dirjal taking a breather here.
Dirjal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirjal lands a few punches from side control.
Goatov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goatov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dirjal trying to control the action but Goatov is working from the bottom.
Dirjal cracks Goatov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dirjal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goatov keeps working.
Dirjal in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Dirjal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goatov down.
Dirjal advances nicely into full mount.
Dirjal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dirjal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dirjal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goatov can't escape the position.
Dirjal looking to control but Goatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirjal landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
The referee warns Goatov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dirjal looking to control but Goatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirjal is landing with some decent strikes but Goatov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dirjal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goatov's face.
Goatov is squirming around, avoiding Dirjal's attempts to control the action.
Dirjal cracks Goatov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dirjal landing strikes from the mount and Goatov is in trouble!
Dirjal looking to control but Goatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirjal dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirjal landing punches.
Dirjal landing shots from mount.
Goatov is squirming around, avoiding Dirjal's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Dirjal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dirjal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Goatov gets caught napping as Dirjal dives in and scores a takedown. Goatov manages to retain guard.
Dirjal chips away with some ground and pound.
Goatov keeping moving, preventing Dirjal from controlling successfully.
Dirjal cracks Goatov with a solid left hand.
Dirjal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirjal wants to control from the top but Goatov keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirjal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goatov's head.#T1#
Goatov keeping moving, preventing Dirjal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Dirjal as he connects with a hook.
Dirjal thuds a left hand into Goatov's body.#CL2#
Dirjal moves into the clinch.
Dirjal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goatov backwards.
Dirjal can't find room to land a body shot as Goatov controls the action.
Dirjal cracks Goatov with a nice body shot.
Dirjal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dirjal.
Dirjal misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Dirjal has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goatov is trying to keep an underhook but Dirjal manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Dirjal there.
Dirjal lands strikes from half guard.
Dirjal wants to control but Goatov is keeping him busy.
Dirjal is nestled in close to Goatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dirjal working over Goatov with some ground and pound. Goatov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dirjal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goatov keeps working.
Dirjal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goatov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dirjal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dirjal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goatov taking some punishment here, with Dirjal in his half guard.
Dirjal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dirjal is trying to control. Goatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dirjal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goatov is not content to let Dirjal control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dirjal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Dirjal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goatov quickly recovers to half guard.
Goatov is not content to let Dirjal control the position.
Dirjal drops an elbow to the side of Goatov's head. #T4#
Goatov is refusing to be controlled, as Dirjal sits in half guard.
Goatov has hold of Dirjal's hands but Dirjal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dirjal is trying to control. Goatov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dirjal working Goatov over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirjal working the head and body with strikes.
Goatov is staying active underneath Dirjal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Januszov Goatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahdi Dirjal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahdi Dirjal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dirjal 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahdi Dirjal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Broderick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Broderick connects with a right hand. Goatov shakes it off.
Broderick scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick lands with an overhand left.
Goatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Broderick to score with a decent uppercut.
Broderick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goatov has time to react.
Goatov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Broderick works the jab nicely.
Goatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Broderick defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goatov at a distance.
#T1#
Broderick connects with the punch.
Broderick lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broderick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - Broderick scores with a four punch combination!
Goatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broderick lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goatov tries to clinch up.
Broderick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Broderick lands the left hand.
A shot to the liver by Broderick . Beautiful body shot.
Broderick lands with a straight right. Goatov didn't see that one coming.
Broderick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Broderick as he connects with a hook.
Broderick lands a really nice looking cross but Goatov seems unphased.
Broderick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broderick wants it to stay on the feet.
Broderick jabs Goatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Broderick 's corner calls for a 1-2. Broderick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broderick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broderick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goatov on the side of the head.#T3#
Broderick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Broderick connects with a jab.
Broderick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goatov momentarily.
Broderick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Broderick connects with a jab.
Goatov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Broderick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Broderick scores with a hook to the body. Goatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Broderick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Januszov Goatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broderick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick lands a glancing blow to the side of Goatov's head.
Broderick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goatov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goatov tries to clinch but Broderick moves out of range.
Goatov walks into a left hand.
Goatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Broderick digs a good hook to Goatov's body.
Broderick connects with a single shot there.
Goatov tries to clinch there but Broderick circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goatov moves in looking to clinch but Broderick pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Goatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Broderick stuns Goatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Broderick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Broderick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broderick scores with a decent looking hook.
Broderick jabs Goatov right on the nose. Goatov blinks but takes it well.
Goatov takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick throws a good cross that connects.
Broderick with a jab.
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!
Goatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Broderick to score with a decent uppercut.
Broderick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Broderick with a jab.
Broderick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Broderick just misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick cracks Goatov with a good jab.
Broderick lands with a nice body punch.
Broderick 's corner calls for a 1-2. Broderick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broderick misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Goatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broderick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Broderick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Broderick scores with a hook to the body. Goatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broderick scores with a hook to the body. Goatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goatov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Broderick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Broderick as he avoids it easily.
Goatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Broderick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broderick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Januszov Goatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goatov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Januszov Goatov has been cut.#T3#
Broderick thuds his right hand into Goatov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Broderick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Goatov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Broderick scores with a decent looking hook.
Broderick scores with a jab. Goatov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goatov misses with a takedown attempt
and Broderick counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Januszov Goatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broderick lands a slapping body shot.
Broderick throws a one two combo.
Broderick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Broderick lands with a straight right. Goatov didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Broderick .#T4#
Broderick thuds his right hand into Goatov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donk. Broderick catches Goatov right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Broderick - just one landing.
Goatov needs to keep his hands up - Broderick had a free shot at his head there.
Goatov walks into a jab.
Broderick cracks Goatov with a good jab.
The crowd cheers as Broderick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goatov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Broderick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Goatov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Broderick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broderick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter Broderick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broderick lands a lovely overhand right.
Goatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Broderick finds it's way round the side to connect with Goatov's head.
Broderick connects with a body shot that sends Goatov's belly button to the back.
Broderick cracks a nice hook into Goatov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Broderick throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Broderick scores with the left hand. Goatov knows he should have avoided that one.
Goatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Broderick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goatov.
Jab from Broderick .
Broderick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Broderick lands with a nice body punch.
Goatov wants to clinch up but Broderick keeps it at a distance.
Broderick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Broderick misses the shot to the body.
Goatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Broderick sprawls and moves away.
Broderick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broderick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goatov.
Broderick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goatov counters with a good low kick that Broderick was not able to check.
Broderick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Broderick digs a good hook to Goatov's body.
A cross from Broderick lands.
Broderick tests Goatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goatov walks into a left hand. #T3#
Broderick connects with a looping right hand.
Broderick connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Broderick finds it's target.
Broderick misses the shot to the body.
Goatov lunges at Broderick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Broderick 's hand.
Goatov is looking to clinch.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
Broderick takes a swing at Goatov's ribcage but misses.
Goatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Broderick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Broderick thuds his right hand into Goatov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Broderick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goatov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Broderick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Broderick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Broderick scores with a jab.
Goatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Broderick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goatov in his tracks.
Januszov Goatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Broderick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Broderick . That snapped Goatov's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Broderick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broderick 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Broderick !
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