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Event: SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya     
Date:   Feb 23, 2025





176 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs



182 cm
34 yrs
135 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Jan Sokol!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sokol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Sokol darts in and clinches Goodman up against the cage.#TD2#
Sokol drags the fight down to the ground.
Sokol is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Sokol is keeping the position.
Sokol managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Goodman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Goodman passes Sokol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman controlling the action here. #T4#
Sokol tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goodman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (3) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokol keeps trying to improve his position.
Sokol tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodman works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (6) vs (0) Sokol
Sokol is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T5#
I would not like to be Sokol right now. #SUB#
Goodman working for the choke. #SUB#
Goodman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sokol wants to escape the position.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Sokol buck him off. #SUB#
Goodman looking for the choke but no joy.
Goodman biding his time, looking for the opening. #T7#
Goodman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goodman keeps control of the position as Sokol tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Goodman controlling the positon.
Sokol is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goodman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sokol tries to break free. #T8#
Sokol is still trying to improve position.
Sokol is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goodman is not going to allow Sokol to sit and survive in this position.
Sokol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sokol turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (6) vs (2) Sokol#T9#
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (8) vs (2) Sokol
Goodman controlling from the top position. #T10#
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Sokol is controlling Goodman's posture.
Goodman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sokol working a defensive guard here. #T11#
Sokol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.
Sokol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goodman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (11) vs (2) Sokol
Sokol is trying to work for a sweep but Goodman has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (13) vs (2) Sokol
Goodman fails to advance to Sokol's back.
Sokol really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T12#
Goodman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sokol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodman controlling the pace for now.
Sokol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sokol is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T13#
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodman fails to advance to Sokol's back.
Sokol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goodman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sokol is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Sokol wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (16) vs (2) Sokol
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Sokol buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Goodman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sokol defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes     
Date:   Feb 09, 2025





176 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 32 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Goodman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flenderson is trying to keep an underhook but Goodman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodman is working away from the top position though.
Goodman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goodman controls the pace.#T1#
Flenderson has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Flenderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flenderson is controlling Goodman's posture.#T2#
Flenderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Flenderson pulls Goodman in to control the position.
Flenderson looking to control but Goodman passes into half guard.
Flenderson is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Goodman stalling.
Goodman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flenderson for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goodman wants to pass to mount but Flenderson is defending the position.
Flenderson is trying to control but can't.
Goodman not doing much here. #T5#
Flenderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flenderson working a defensive guard but Goodman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (0) Flenderson
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Flenderson is looking to regain half guard here but Goodman keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Flenderson is trying to escape the position but Goodman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson stops Goodman from passing to mount.
Flenderson looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (7) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson reaches up to try and control the position but Goodman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Flenderson rolls and tries to escape and now Goodman has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (10) vs (0) Flenderson#T7##SUB#
Goodman looking to break Flenderson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flenderson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goodman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goodman controlling well, preventing Flenderson from escaping the position.
Goodman is riding his opponent, not letting Flenderson buck him off.
Flenderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Flenderson turns into Goodman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (10) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson preventing the sweep.
Goodman is controlling Flenderson's posture.#T9#
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flenderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Flenderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flenderson won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman is pulling down on Flenderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Flenderson, at least for the moment.#T11#
Goodman wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goodman managing to control the position. #T12#
Flenderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodman 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.#T13#
Flenderson trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman looking to control.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Flenderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig     
Date:   Jan 26, 2025





176 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs



181 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Carvalho tries to pass.
Goodman is pulling down on Carvalho's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goodman is trying to keep Carvalho in close. #T2#
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
Carvalho passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carvalho wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodman defends it well.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Goodman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodman is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Carvalho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB2#
Carvalho is trying for a kimura here. Goodman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvalho wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Carvalho!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt     
Date:   Jan 12, 2025
#R1#
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Machiels misses with a straight left. #CL#
Machiels moves into the clinch.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Machiels backwards.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman tries to work over Machiels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Goodman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machiels holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Machiels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
Machiels trying to control here.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Goodman drops an elbow to the side of Machiels's head.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman prevents Machiels from improving his position.
Machiels keeping hold of Goodman's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Machiels won't allow it.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machiels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Machiels moves into full guard.
Machiels keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machiels being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Machiels's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Machiels 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.
Machiels looking to control.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Machiels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman distracts Machiels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodman with a nice head shot there.
Machiels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machiels trying to keep a closed guard but Goodman is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Machiels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman preventing the sweep. #T4#
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Machiels wants to sweep but no luck.
Machiels is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Machiels wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Machiels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Machiels's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Machiels takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Machiels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machiels tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machiels tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Goodman pulls guard. #SUB2#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Machiels defends easily.
Machiels trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machiels has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goodman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Machiels is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goodman pulls down on the head and he's put Machiels to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). White Goodman!
White Goodman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: C372: Khabib vs Blaydes     
Date:   Dec 15, 2024
#R1#
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goodman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Goodman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lacasa throws a right hand that Goodman ducks under and follows up with a left that Goodman also avoids with ease.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Goodman.
As Goodman looks to move away, Lacasa throws a big counter combo but Goodman just gets out of the way.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Goodman tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacasa tries to avoid it but Goodman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacasa to the ground. Lacasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Goodman slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.#T2#
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Goodman throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
It looked like Lacasa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Goodman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice combination there by Lacasa.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa scores with a nice right hand.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lacasa defends it well.
Lacasa throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a single leg into guard. Lacasa didn't expect that.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Lacasa blocks nicely.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving. #T3#
Lacasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lacasa pulls Goodman in close to his closed guard and prevents Goodman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Goodman trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman distracts Lacasa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodman being controlled here momentarily.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacasa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Goodman connects with a jab.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa misses with a hook #TD2#
so Goodman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lacasa keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Lacasa is controlling Goodman's posture.
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Lacasa keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacasa is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Lacasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodman with the counter takedown but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lacasa defends it nicely.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodman lands a jab to the nose.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa slips under a jab from Goodman.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacasa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Lacasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Lacasa scores with a jab.#T3#
Lacasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.#CL2#
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacasa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacasa gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacasa controls his hands.
Lacasa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacasa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
Lacasa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lacasa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacasa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goodman.#T4#
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Lacasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa. #TD2#
Goodman pulls Lacasa into guard.
Lacasa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Goodman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacasa wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Lacasa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Lacasa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lacasa!
Lacasa is trying to work for a sweep but Goodman has mounted him!#SUB2#
Goodman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lacasa is surviving well by controlling Goodman's body position as best he can.
Goodman controlling from mount.
Lacasa wants to control but Goodman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa taking shots to the head.
Goodman misses with a head shot.
Goodman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lacasa tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Goodman landing punches.
Goodman lands a big shot there that rocks Lacasa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #SUB2#
Goodman has control of Lacasa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lacasa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Goodman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lacasa is working to get back to half guard.
Goodman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lacasa because Goodman loaded up on that one.
Goodman with the ground and pound from mount.
Lacasa wants to control but Goodman is having none of it.#T2#
Lacasa is bucking up trying to escape but Goodman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goodman breaks from Lacasa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goodman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lacasa tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goodman scoring with strikes but Lacasa is staying in there.
Lacasa has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Goodman's lack of action.
Lacasa trying to control but Goodman postures up.
White Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Goodman seems content to control.#T3#
Goodman is pressing down on Lacasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lacasa is holding on for now.
Lacasa wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Goodman throwing shots but Lacasa is blocking nicely.
Goodman thows a huge punch but Lacasa dodges it nicely.
Lacasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman. #SUB2#
Goodman 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodman lands a nice short elbow.
Diego Lacasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman 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.
Lacasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Lacasa is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman is trying to control. Lacasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lacasa trying to control but Goodman postures up.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Lacasa is having none of it.
White Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman misses with a head shot. Lacasa uses the momentum to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lacasa 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!

Diego Lacasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated White Goodman had this to say: 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: C364: Walton vs Cheese II     
Date:   Nov 24, 2024
#R1#
Kai throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kai off the cage and back into range.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Kai is quick to defend against it.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Goodman throws a combination that misses
and Kai counters with a left and a right that stings Goodman.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai dips to his left and cracks Goodman with an uppercut!
Goodman takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Goodman scores with a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Kai digs a good body shot into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Kai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
White Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai.
Goodman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kai eats them both and turns towards Goodman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Kai.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.#T2#
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kai lands a body shot.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kai scores with a hook.
Kai takes one on the button.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kai. Kai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Kai there.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Goodman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai counters with a big head kick but Goodman shrugs it off.
Goodman jabs at Kai's body.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Kai throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Kai takes one to the side of the head.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kai misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Kai tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman thuds a left hand into Kai's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menes Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Goodman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodman.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kai pushes Goodman off and gets back to his feet.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Kai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman slips a jab from Kai.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Menes Kai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Menes Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Kai misses.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kai finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Goodman misses the jab.
Kai looks to land a combination but Goodman avoids it well.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kai scores with a head kick. Goodman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Goodman.#T2#
A combination from Goodman does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai works the jab nicely.
Kai slips a jab from Goodman.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goodman scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai. #T3#
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Kai counters with a nice body shot.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kai sprawls well. Kai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kai scores with a body shot.
Kai 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.
Good shot there by Kai.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Kai cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Menes Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goodman misses with a hook to the body
and Kai counters with a straight right hand.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kai works Goodman's body with a nice hook.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Kai.
Jab from Goodman.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Kai misses with a hook.#T2#
Kai slips a jab from Goodman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kai misses.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Kai moves out of range.
Goodman fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Kai staying out of range there.
Kai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Kai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Goodman does no damage.
Goodman with a jab.#T3#
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Kai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Kai.
A head kick misses from Kai.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Kai throws a combination. Goodman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai slips under a jab from Goodman.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kai but Kai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menes Kai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menes Kai!

A very excited looking Menes Kai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated White Goodman had this to say: 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: C358: Cheese vs Roberto II     
Date:   Nov 03, 2024
#R1#
Oosthuizen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodman circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Oosthuizen .#CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Oosthuizen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oosthuizen throws out the jab.
Oosthuizen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Oosthuizen .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
Oosthuizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oosthuizen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #TD#
Goodman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oosthuizen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Goodman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oosthuizen is trying to keep Goodman in close.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oosthuizen keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Oosthuizen 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.
Goodman trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oosthuizen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oosthuizen lands a slapping body shot.
Oosthuizen blocks a jab.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Oosthuizen 's defenses.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oosthuizen misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman thuds his right hand into Oosthuizen 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Oosthuizen 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.
Goodman throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Goodman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oosthuizen was covering up waiting for the punch and Goodman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Oosthuizen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oosthuizen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodman trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oosthuizen looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oosthuizen misses with a body punch
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oosthuizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Goodman coming out on top.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Oosthuizen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Oosthuizen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oosthuizen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Goodman - just one landing.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Oosthuizen ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oosthuizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oosthuizen .
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
Goodman scores with a jab.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Goodman drives through with a takedown into Oosthuizen 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Goodman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodman passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Goodman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goodman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goodman trying to control the action but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodman throws an elbow but Oosthuizen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Goodman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oosthuizen down.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oosthuizen dodges the ground and pound from Goodman.
Goodman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Oosthuizen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oosthuizen parries the strikes from Goodman easily there. Goodman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oosthuizen to escape.
Goodman trying to control the position but Oosthuizen is working away.
Goodman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Goodman wants to control but Oosthuizen is keeping him busy.
Oosthuizen trying to remain calm as Goodman controls from the top position.
Goodman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Goodman trying to control the position but Oosthuizen is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goodman controlling the position from side mount.
Oosthuizen tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oosthuizen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Oosthuizen misses with a left hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman punishes Oosthuizen 's body with a nice straight punch.
Oosthuizen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Oosthuizen both land. Nice combination.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goodman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oosthuizen misses the jab.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Oosthuizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oosthuizen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Oosthuizen 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Oosthuizen misses the target.
Oosthuizen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oosthuizen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oosthuizen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oosthuizen walks into a left hand. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goodman.
Oosthuizen is trying to escape the position but Goodman is controlling the position.
Goodman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oosthuizen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oosthuizen prevents Goodman from improving position.
Goodman controlling from side mount.
Goodman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Oosthuizen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goodman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goodman tries for a kimura but Oosthuizen is defending well.
Oosthuizen defending against the ground and pound.
Goodman controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Goodman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oosthuizen defending against the ground and pound.
Goodman trying to control the action but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oosthuizen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goodman.
Oosthuizen is not content to let Goodman control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Oosthuizen 's ribs.
White Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Oosthuizen catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#White Goodman's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Goodman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oosthuizen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goodman.
White Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oosthuizen being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!

Post fight, White Goodman took to the microphone: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: C348: Dorado vs Fadda     
Date:   Oct 06, 2024
#R1#
Goodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Medeiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a nice combination. Medeiros backs away looking to recover.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Medeiros lands a body shot.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman attempts a counter takedown but Medeiros avoids it well and moves away.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Medeiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Goodman. #T1#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Medeiros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman cracks Medeiros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medeiros trying to control from Goodman's half guard. Goodman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Goodman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goodman is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Medeiros in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros scoring with punches from side control.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Goodman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goodman prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Goodman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodman 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Goodman wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Goodman is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Goodman prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Goodman thows a huge punch but Medeiros dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Medeiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Medeiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Goodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goodman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medeiros sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a takedown
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Medeiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros jabs at Goodman's body.#T2#
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily. #TD#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Medeiros looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Medeiros up and slammed him! Medeiros can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman landing strikes.
Medeiros tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goodman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Medeiros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman controlling from the full mount.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Medeiros is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Medeiros avoid being mounted?
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. Goodman connects with a nice short shot to Medeiros's temple.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Medeiros won't allow it.
Goodman trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.#R3#
A shot to the body from Medeiros misses
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Medeiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Medeiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Medeiros is quick to defend against it.
White Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.#TD2#
Medeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodman did well to prevent Medeiros getting side control.#SUB#
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Goodman is working away.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman gets back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medeiros passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Medeiros drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman trying to hold on to Medeiros's head to control him but Medeiros postures up.
Goodman moves into full guard. #SUB#
Goodman working for submissions but it's allowed Medeiros to get to half guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Goodman trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aljosa Medeiros.
I think Medeiros 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aljosa Medeiros!

White Goodman spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: RFL 10     
Date:   Aug 24, 2024
#R1#
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben misses the jab.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leben connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick lands for Leben.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Leben.
Leben looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leben throws a series of strikes that have Goodman backpedaling.
Leben closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Leben. #CL#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leben creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leben is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leben prevents a body shot from Goodman. #TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Leben is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Leben avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leben trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodman's guard.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman seems keen to control Leben's posture.#SUB#
Goodman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leben trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Goodman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leben is aware though and is defending well.
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leben is one step ahead there.
Leben slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Leben's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leben works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Goodman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Leben defends easily.
Leben trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodman's guard.
Goodman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leben tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Goodman pulls Leben in close to his closed guard and prevents Leben from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leben slips under a jab from Goodman.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Leben.
Goodman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leben manages to circle out of the way.
Leben getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Goodman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leben attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leben fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leben swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Goodman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Leben misses with a straight left.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Leben misses
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Leben swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leben.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leben connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Leben.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Leben moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Leben shakes it off.
Leben takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leben.
Goodman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goodman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Leben.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Leben.#T2#
Leben fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leben sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Goodman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leben doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Leben misses.
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goodman moves out of range of the leg kick from Leben.
Goodman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leben just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben misses with a shot to the body
and Leben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leben throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks. #T3#
Leben looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leben misses the jab.
Goodman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leben manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Leben does no damage.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leben.
Goodman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leben manages to circle out of the way.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leben defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Leben into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goodman fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Goodman drags the fight down to the ground.
Leben works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Goodman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leben wants to stand up but Goodman manages to regain full guard. #T4#
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Leben is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Leben got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goodman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leben has managed to get both his arms back between Goodman's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Leben tries to pass.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goodman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Goodman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leben is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Leben scores with a punch to the head.
Black Leben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leben lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Leben moved out of range nicely.
Leben displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leben misses with a straight right.
Leben misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben scores with a jab to the head.
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leben lands a right hook to the body.
Leben looks to land a combination. Goodman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben misses with a body shot #TD#
and Goodman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leben's guard.#T1#
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leben trying to control the position here.
Leben wants to stand up but Goodman is controlling him.
Goodman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leben works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodman is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman slips under a jab from Leben.
Goodman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leben finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Leben throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leben scores with a body shot.
Leben swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leben misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Leben scores with a three punch combo!
Leben keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Leben.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
Leben misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Leben sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leben throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leben lands with a shot to the body.
Leben throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Leben lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leben lands an overhand right.
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leben throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Leben digs a good body shot into Goodman's ribs.
Leben throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Leben manages to avoid it.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodman attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
Goodman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Black Leben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leben 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben!

A victorious Black Leben thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: RFL 8.1     
Date:   Aug 03, 2024
#R1#
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Acerbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Goodman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.
Acerbi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Goodman catches Acerbi right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acerbi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Acerbi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Acerbi feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acerbis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Acerbi dodges the punch combination from Goodman.
Acerbi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Goodman drives through and clinches with Acerbi against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Acerbi manages to break the clinch.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Acerbi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acerbi scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman jabs Acerbi right on the nose. Acerbi blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Acerbi counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Acerbi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Acerbi lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Acerbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Acerbi throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman jabs at Acerbi's body.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Acerbi throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acerbi gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Acerbi gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Acerbi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acerbi blocking some punches.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman keeps control of Acerbi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Acerbi lands with a left to the head.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Acerbi. #T4#
Acerbi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi jumps guard but Goodman stands there with Acerbi around his waist. Acerbi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Goodman tightens his grip and picks Acerbi up, before dumping him to the ground. Acerbi manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily. #SUB2#
Acerbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is working Acerbi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Acerbi lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Acerbi.
Acerbi connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Acerbi misses the target.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a hook but Acerbi blocks it.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman catches Acerbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Acerbi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Acerbi scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
Goodman backing away here, and Acerbi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Goodman cracks Acerbi with an open hand slap.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi slips a straight right by Goodman.
Acerbi slips a jab from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Acerbi throws a front kick that sends Goodman stumbling back into the cage.
Acerbi fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman blocks a jab.#T3#
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Goodman misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acerbi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Goodman checks a low kick from Acerbi.#T4#
Acerbi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goodman to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Goodman lands a jab.
Acerbi moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Acerbi slips a jab from Goodman.
A swing and a miss from Acerbi.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Goodman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Acerbi needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Acerbi is rocked!
Goodman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Acerbi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Goodman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Goodman!
Post fight, an emotional White Goodman said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: RFL 6 - Pack Leaders     
Date:   Jul 13, 2024
#R1#
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Strong's defenses.
Nice jab there from Strong.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Strong circles away.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strong stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Strong.#TD#
Goodman is trying to trip Strong. He has hold of a leg but Strong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goodman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman prevents Strong from getting back to his feet.
Goodman passes Strong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodman.
Strong tries to kick Goodman off but Goodman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Goodman working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Goodman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goodman trying to control the pace.
Strong is trying to stand up here but Goodman is controlling him well. #SUB#
Goodman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Goodman eventually gives up the hold.
Goodman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strong is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strong tries to kick Goodman off but Goodman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodman is taking a breather. Strong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goodman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strong defending well though. #T3##ES2#
Strong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goodman is on him like a limpet, forcing Strong back against the cage.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Strong pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but Strong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goodman misses with some punches. #TD#
Goodman jumps into guard, dragging Strong to the mat. #SUB#
Strong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Strong stands up from Goodman's guard - Strong perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Strong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 misses the jab.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodman blocks the body kick.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strong wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Strong. That snapped Goodman's head back.
LaDaniel Strong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman misses the jab.
Strong throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Goodman staying out of range there.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Strong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Strong gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Strong.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Strong holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodman drops back down to his feet.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodman or not.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Strong's head.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong blocking some punches.
A short left from Strong.
Goodman has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Strong holds him up against the cage and eventually Goodman drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!#SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman is trying to keep Strong in close. #SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong wanted to stand there but Goodman had control of the position. #SU2#
Strong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goodman throws a poor cross that misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.#T3#
Strong missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Strong.
Strong avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Goodman rushes Strong and presses him up against the cage.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Strong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strong prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Goodman tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
A short right from Goodman.
Still in the clinch, Strong scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Strong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
A right hook to the body lands for Strong.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Strong scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Strong blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong working aggressively here.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Strong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
A big right from Strong misses.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
White Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong misses with a hook.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Strong.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Strong scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches up with Strong, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes Strong against the cage but Strong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Strong is quick to defend against it.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Strong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Goodman blocks it well.
A big left from Strong misses.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Goodman slips a straight right by Strong.#T2#
Goodman slips under a jab.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strong defends well and Goodman ends up having to push Strong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but Strong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Strong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Strong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Goodman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strong walks away with a smile on his face. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Strong lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target. #T3#
Strong lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong scores with a nice right hand.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strong has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Goodman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Strong misses.
Goodman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strong digs a good hook to Goodman's body. #T4#
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Strong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strong connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Strong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Strong to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Strong misses with a head kick.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Goodman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Strong misses with a looping left.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman feinted with a counter takedown.
Strong connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strong scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land. #TD#
Goodman pulls guard effortlessly.
Goodman has a closed guard, preventing Strong from standing up. #SU2#
Strong stands up and waves to Goodman to follow him.
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goodman on the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a body shot. #TD#
Goodman dives in and scores a takedown into Strong's guard.
Goodman is standing up over Strong. Strong looks to escape but Goodman dives into side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong tries to escape but Goodman is in control. #T2#
Strong wants to get back to his feet but Goodman is dominant here and he's now got Strong's back!
Goodman misses with a punch to the head.
Goodman throwing sloppy strikes.
Goodman is trying to control but Strong is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Goodman working Strong over with strikes here.
Strong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strong is looking to escape.
Strong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strong's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Goodman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strong hang on?
Goodman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Goodman looking to finish with strikes here!
Goodman trying to control but Strong is having none of it.
Goodman lands a big elbow. #T4#
Goodman working Strong over with strikes here.
Goodman unloading with bombs!
Goodman landing strikes from the mount and Strong is in trouble!
Goodman looking to control but Strong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goodman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strong hang on?
Goodman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman had his way with LaDaniel Strong in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Strong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Strong misses.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target. #CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Strong.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Goodman jumps guard but Strong stands there with Goodman around his waist. Goodman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Strong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong blocking some punches.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Goodman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Strong is trying to keep an underhook but Goodman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman stops Strong from getting back to his feet.
Goodman moves into full mount! Strong won't be happy about that! #ES2#
Strong somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#T2#
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Strong does it's job there.
Strong cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goodman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Goodman misses with a hook.#TD#
Goodman dives in and scores a takedown into Strong's guard.

Strong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strong lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Strong.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman. #TD#
Goodman jumps into guard, dragging Strong to the mat.
Strong wants to get up but he can't break Goodman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goodman's guard.
Goodman is trying to keep Strong in close. #T4#
Strong wanted to stand there but Goodman had control of the position. #SUB#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strong defends well.
Goodman is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LaDaniel Strong.
I think Strong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!

LaDaniel Strong is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, LaDaniel Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
White Goodman was interviewed post fight and said 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: RFL Connected 5.1     
Date:   Jun 15, 2024
#R1#
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cruz cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goodman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Cruz tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodman passes into side control.
Cruz tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position. #SUB#
Goodman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Goodman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goodman is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back!
Cruz trying to control.#T3#
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goodman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cruz avoiding Goodman 's attempts to control his hands.
Goodman rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Cruz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cruz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goodman just looking to survive in the bad position.
Cruz avoiding Goodman 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodman for a finish.
Goodman trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Goodman manages to turn into his guard.
Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodman throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Goodman throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Goodman cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Goodman misses.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Goodman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goodman won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Goodman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goodman landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Goodman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Goodman passes into half guard.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Goodman's back. He's all about the action.
Goodman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Goodman working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goodman throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Goodman is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goodman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Goodman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Goodman wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #T4#
Cruz wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
Goodman is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Goodman prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz tries to hold on but Goodman pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Cruz pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodman uses from the top position.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz is trying to keep Goodman in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Goodman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goodman content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cruz trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodman connects with a couple of short punches.
Goodman controlling from the top position.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Goodman pushes his legs off easily.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Cruz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodman uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Goodman dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
White Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goodman 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!

White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: RFL 3 - Power of Three     
Date:   May 11, 2024
#R1#
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Goodman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Cruz catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goodman's sensitive parts.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Goodman lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz cracks Goodman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking to slow Goodman down with leg kicks.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz clobbers Goodman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Goodman slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Jab by Cruz.
Goodman takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not. #TD#
Goodman successfully pulls guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Goodman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodman.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Goodman controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T1#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman is trying to keep Cruz in close. #SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goodman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Goodman wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Goodman won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Goodman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodman is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.#T4#
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz 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.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Goodman misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman slips a straight right by Cruz.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruz. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz scores with a nice strike.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cruz jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruz. #T2#
Cruz tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a low kick as Goodman jumps back.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
Goodman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Cruz misses with a hook #TD#
and Goodman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control the position. #T3#
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Goodman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Goodman is looking to defend but Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Goodman! Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Goodman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacinto Cruz!
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Berge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Goodman's guard.
Berge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Berge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a triangle but Berge pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Berge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berge stays in close to Goodman's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Berge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Goodman pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily. #SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Berge defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #T3#
Goodman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Goodman lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Goodman.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goodman lands a nice short elbow.
Berge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Berge is defending well.
Berge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goodman.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berge keeps working.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Berge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berge.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Goodman looking to sit in guard and control but Berge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Berge is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berge defends it easily.
Goodman looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Berge controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that White Goodman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Goodman throws a big elbow that misses.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Berge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berge's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berge working a defensive guard here.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Berge keeps moving.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berge is keeping the position for now.
Berge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard. #REVB#
Berge wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Berge sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Berge from controlling successfully.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Berge postures up. #SUB#
Goodman working for a triangle but Berge defends it easily.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Berge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Berge swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Berge.#CL2#
Berge closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards. #TD#
Goodman pulls guard.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Berge wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
Goodman controlling Berge's posture.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berge can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman looking to control.
Berge looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Berge keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Berge tries to keep at a distance but Goodman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berge backwards.
Berge misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Goodman has Berge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Goodman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berge tumbling to the mat - Goodman dives into Berge's guard.
Berge wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
Goodman trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Berge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goodman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Berge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berge works his way back into a safe position though.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman controlling the position.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berge trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berge trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman controlling Berge's posture.
Tobias Berge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
Berge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Goodman clinches. #T3#
Berge lands a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Berge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berge misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Goodman pulls Berge into guard.
Berge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Berge looking to pass the guard.
Berge postures up in Goodman's guard and throws a big left but Goodman blocks it.
Berge advances position into side control!
Goodman is trying to control Berge's posture but Berge avoids it.
Berge working the ground and pound. #T4#
Berge staying calm.
Goodman prevents Berge from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Berge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goodman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Berge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goodman down.
White Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berge is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Berge.
Well Goodman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Goodman!

An intense looking White Goodman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.
In defeat, Tobias Berge stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'.

 

Event: CFC 634     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Mesquita fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Goodman is trying to trip Mesquita. He has hold of a leg but Mesquita is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goodman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman scoring with some ground and pound.
Goodman preventing the sweep.
Goodman trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goodman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Goodman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #T1#
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Goodman working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita pushes down on Goodman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodman is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goodman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita trying to advance position but Goodman counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodman is trying to hold Mesquita in close to prevent damage but Mesquita has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Goodman is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goodman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goodman's head. #SUB2#
Goodman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Goodman is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodman defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Goodman misses.#TD#
Mesquita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goodman was covering up waiting for the punch and Mesquita finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mesquita cracks Goodman with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Goodman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goodman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #T1#
Mesquita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mesquita cracks Goodman with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goodman can do to turn this around?
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita stands and throws Goodman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Goodman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goodman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mesquita tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goodman's legs.
Goodman tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Charles Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita controlling from side mount.
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Mesquita working away.
Goodman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mesquita off and has taken his back!
Mesquita breaks Goodman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.#T4#
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Goodman is working away.
Goodman is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Mesquita dominated that second round.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Goodman throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Mesquita moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mesquita lands a takedown into guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. #REVB#
Mesquita looking to control.
Goodman trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goodman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Goodman controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Goodman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita passes Goodman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mesquita moves into full mount! Goodman won't be happy about that!
Mesquita tries to control but Goodman wriggling away. #T3#
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita trying to control but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman is trying to escape the mount.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Goodman is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita takes Goodman's back.
Goodman just trying to survive but Mesquita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Goodman is defending it well. #SUB#
Goodman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mesquita gets his way! #T4##SUB#
Goodman showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Goodman tries to roll but Mesquita sticks to his back.
Charles Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
White Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodman tries to roll but Mesquita sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mesquita has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Charles Mesquita!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Charles Mesquita!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Charles Mesquita!

Charles Mesquita wins by unanimous decision!

White Goodman spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: APEX 13     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hongtong defends it nicely.
A cross from Hongtong lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongtong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.#CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman fails with the takedown
and Hongtong counters with a straight right hand.
Hongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hongtong counters with a nice body shot.
Hongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Hongtong saw that one coming.
Hongtong throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongtong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hongtong looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Goodman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hongtong won't be happy with that.
Hongtong is trying to get back to half guard.
Hongtong tries to escape but Goodman is in control.
Goodman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Hongtong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hongtong defending against the ground and pound.
Goodman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Goodman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hongtong keeps working.
Goodman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Hongtong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goodman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Goodman controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Goodman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goodman in side control, throwing shots but Hongtong defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hongtong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goodman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hongtong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hongtong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goodman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Goodman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hongtong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goodman unloads with some shots from mount but Hongtong bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Goodman tries to control but Hongtong wriggling away.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goodman is looking to work his way around to Hongtong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hongtong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodman landing punches.
Hongtong wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Goodman looking to secure an arm triangle but Hongtong defends it well.
The referee warns Hongtong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hongtong slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Hongtong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hongtong throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hongtong scores with a body shot.
Hongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Hongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Hongtong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Hongtong.#TD#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodman lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hongtong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hongtong wants to stand but Goodman is controlling the position.
Hongtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Hongtong blocks nicely.
Goodman trying to control but Hongtong is working from the bottom.
Hongtong wants to stand up but Goodman is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.#CL#
Goodman clinches up with Hongtong and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Goodman decides to pull guard. #T3#
Hongtong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Hongtong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Hongtong defends easily.
Hongtong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hongtong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hongtong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hongtong is posturing up here but Goodman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hongtong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hongtong has to tap! Slick submission there by Goodman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
In his post fight interview, White Goodman gave a big smile as he said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: APEX 9     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Crispian throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crispian cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Jab by Goodman.
Crispian throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crispian. Crispian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Crispian.
Goodman with a jab.#T1#
Crispian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodman.
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Crispian misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crispian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crispian.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working aggressively here. #TD2#
Goodman pulls Crispian into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Crispian won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman trying to control the position.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Crispian from controlling successfully.
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Crispian walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Crispian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Crispian.
Goodman with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Goodman slips under a jab from Crispian.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
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 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Crispian throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman moves forwards but Crispian connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up White Goodman's cut even more.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman wants to counter with a clinch but Crispian pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Goodman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crispian tries to avoid it but Goodman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crispian to the ground. Crispian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crispian takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crispian connects with a jab.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crispian throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crispian slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crispian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
Goodman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian lands a brutal head kick. Goodman looks out on his feet and Crispian throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Ben Crispian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
White Goodman was interviewed post fight and said 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

 

Event: RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Mesquita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goodman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Goodman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Ground and pound from Mesquita.
Mesquita working over Goodman with some ground and pound. Goodman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goodman trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goodman trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up. #SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back.
Goodman wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mesquita passes into side control.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goodman is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita working the head with strikes. #T3#
Goodman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goodman struggling a bit here.
Goodman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Goodman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mesquita's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goodman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mesquita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mesquita's back!#T4#
Mesquita prevents Goodman from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodman punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
Goodman struggling to land strikes to the head as Mesquita covers up.
Goodman punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Goodman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Goodman has the hooks in. Mesquita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goodman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mesquita somewhat.
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Mesquita connects with a single shot there.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goodman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.#T1#
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita 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.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Mesquita moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Mesquita feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goodmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Mesquita there.
Goodman lands a nice shot that snaps Mesquita's head back.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita closes the distance but Goodman moves to the side
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Mesquita moves away and avoids it.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Goodman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goodman pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.#TD2#
Goodman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Goodman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Goodman working a defensive guard but Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goodman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Mesquita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mesquita wants to control but Goodman is keeping him busy.
Goodman tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.#SUB#
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Mesquita defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
Mesquita shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goodman throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
Goodman sizes up Mesquita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mesquita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita shoots in but Goodman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.#TD2#
Mesquita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goodman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mesquita easily slips into full mount!
Goodman wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Goodman tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.#T2#
Goodman holds on to Mesquita as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Mesquita looking to control but Goodman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goodman is desperately trying to improve his position but Mesquita has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita controlling from mount.
Goodman is trying desperately to improve position.
Goodman gets back to half guard.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Goodman taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard. #SUB#
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Goodman is a slippery customer.
Goodman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mesquita. #SUB#
Goodman is looking for a triangle but Mesquita pushes his legs off easily.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mesquita looking to control. #T4#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Goodman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
Goodman won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mesquita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mesquita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goodman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Goodman's guard.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Goodman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB2#
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Goodman trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Charles Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman cracks Mesquita with a solid left hand.
Mesquita controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mesquita has wrist control.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mesquita is in close to Goodman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely. #SUB#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Goodman trying to control the position.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita won't allow Goodman to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mesquita works over Goodman with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Goodman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Goodman jabs at Mesquita's body.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
White Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goodman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita with a poor takedown #TD#
and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mesquita makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Charles Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mesquita!
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
Mesquita taking a bit of punishment here - Goodman scoring with strikes.
Mesquita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goodman.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Goodman tries to score with some ground and pound. Mesquita controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mesquita on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mesquita is not content to let Goodman control the position. #SUB#
Goodman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mesquita rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Goodman's guard! Nice work there by Mesquita!
Goodman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goodman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Goodman postures up.
Goodman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman postures up in Mesquita's guard and throws a big left but Mesquita blocks it.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Goodman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
Mesquita avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goodman won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Goodman as Mesquita shoots in.
A left lands for Mesquita.#TD2#
Mesquita gets a double leg takedown into Goodman's guard.
Goodman controlling Mesquita's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to White Goodman.
I think Mesquita 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... White Goodman!

White Goodman retains his featherweight title!
White Goodman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Goodman gets caught napping as Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown. Goodman manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Goodman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mesquita throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Goodman's body to avoid the submission. Goodman has instead reached around Mesquita's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Goodman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Goodman!
White Goodman is the new featherweight champion!
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time. Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.

 

Event: RISE 179     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Hubble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Hubble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard.#SUB2#
Goodman looking for submissions off his back.
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodman defending well though.
Hubble trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Goodman dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman keeping hold of Hubble's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubble trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Hubble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Hubble postures up. #SUB2#
Hubble has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goodman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hubble is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goodman pulls down on the head and he's put Hubble to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). White Goodman!
An intense looking White Goodman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me Shell Let's get the fuck out of here.'.

 

Event: RISE 173     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
Dong misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Dong is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong 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.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow. #SUB#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong 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.#T1#
Goodman stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Goodman lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong 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.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.#T3#
Goodman stands up over Dong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Goodman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Goodman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Goodman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Goodman eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Goodman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dong is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodman. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Dong misses the jab.
A big right from Dong misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong misses with a straight right.
Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman catches Dong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a series of strikes. Dong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dong thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown. Dong fights it but they end up in guard.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong has Goodman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodman trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T3#
Goodman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a triangle here but Goodman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Goodman working the head with strikes.
Dong looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Goodman with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Dong is rocked!
Goodman controlling the position easily from mount.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.#R3#
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong lands a jab to the head.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Goodman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Goodman throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Oh Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Goodman counters with a double leg. Dong bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Goodman 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 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). White Goodman!
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: RISE 170     
Date:   May 13, 2023
#R1#
Kape throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kape misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kape gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape. #BC#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Kape moves away and avoids it.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kape tries to land a leg kick but Goodman saw it coming and moves away.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kape tries to clinch up.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kape lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
letting Kape counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Kape.
Kape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kape lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Kape tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Goodman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mafula Kape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Kape finds it's target.
Kape wants to slow Goodman down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kape, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kape. #T2#
Kape with the inside leg kick.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Kape lands with a nice body punch.
Kape defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Kape throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kape! #SUB#
Goodman has an Americana. Kape didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Goodman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Goodman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). White Goodman!
As White Goodman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: SCRAP FC 7     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Goodman with the counter takedown but Adofo avoids it easily.#CL2#
Goodman clinches up with Adofo and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Goodman pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Adofo gets to his feet - Goodman follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.#T1##TD2#
Goodman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goodman wants to control but Adofo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Goodman is working for a kimura but Adofo is defending it quite comfortably.
Goodman prevents Adofo from standing back up.
Adofo won't allow Goodman to pass to mount.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
Adofo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goodman on the ground.
Goodman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adofo!
Adofo is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Adofo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Adofo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#ES#
Adofo bucks Goodman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Chumani Adofo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Adofo misses with a straight right.
Adofo leaves Goodman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Adofo misses the target.
Goodman doesn't manage to clinch there - Adofo circles away.
Adofo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Goodman dives in and grabs Adofo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adofo pushes down on Goodman's head and hops out.
Goodman slips under a jab from Adofo.
Goodman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodman has a takedown stuffed.
Adofo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Adofo.
Goodman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adofo defends it well.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adofo.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman moves out of range as Adofo strikes.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adofo throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a single leg into guard. Adofo didn't expect that.
Adofo wants to stand and escape but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Adofo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Goodman won't allow Adofo to get back to his feet.
Adofo keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman won't allow Adofo to get back to his feet.
Goodman is standing up over Adofo. Adofo looks to escape but Goodman dives into side control.
Adofo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goodman wants to control but Adofo is keeping him busy.
Adofo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet but Goodman drags him back down.
Adofo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goodman connects with a decent elbow.
Adofo prevents Goodman from improving position. #SUB2#
Goodman tries for a kimura but Adofo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but White Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's time! Adofo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goodman dives in for a single leg takedown but Adofo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adofo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goodman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adofo's waist but Adofo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodman off to one side.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adofo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adofo.
Adofo throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adofo pinned against the cage. Adofo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a takedown into side control.
Adofo tries to escape but Goodman is in control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Goodman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Adofo is trying to buck Goodman off.
Adofo stops Goodman from passing to mount.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Goodman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adofo, who protects the arm well.
Adofo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goodman asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB2#
Goodman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adofo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adofo pushes Goodman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goodman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Goodman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet.
Goodman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Goodman trying to control the action but Adofo is working from the bottom.
Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adofo to see if he's OK.#T3##SUB2#
Goodman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adofo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adofo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goodman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goodman trying to control the position but Adofo is working away.
Goodman prevents Adofo from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Goodman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adofo is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White Goodman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Adofo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adofo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Goodman trying to control the action but Adofo is working from the bottom.
Adofo tries to escape but Goodman is in control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goodman shoots for a double leg takedown but Adofo sprawls well. He's pushed Goodman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Adofo keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Adofo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adofo circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but White Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Goodman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adofo did well to prevent Goodman getting side control.#ES#
Adofo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goodman is on him like a limpet, forcing Adofo back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Goodman jumps guard but Adofo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Adofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chumani Adofo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Goodman dives in and scores a takedown into Adofo's guard.#T1#
Goodman tries to free his leg and advance position but Adofo is retaining full guard. #ES#
Adofo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Goodman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman. #TD2#
Goodman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goodman looking to control.
Adofo wanted to stand there but Goodman had control of the position.
Chumani Adofo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Goodman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Goodman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goodman forces his way into half guard.
Adofo tries to kick Goodman off but Goodman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adofo wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Adofo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adofo looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman slips a straight right by Adofo.
Nice takedown defense from Adofo. No joy for Goodman on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Adofo misses its target.
Goodman fails to land the takedown.#T3##TD2#
Goodman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adofo to the mat! Adofo manages to get full guard.

Adofo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman is working for takedown but Adofo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but Adofo has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adofo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adofo lands a right hand. #T4#
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Adofo is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adofo down to the mat. Adofo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adofo misses with a straight left.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adofo sprawls well. Adofo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adofo pinned against the cage. Adofo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adofo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Adofo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Adofo as Goodman shoots in.
Adofo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chumani Adofo showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: aaab     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
Goodman shoots in but Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goodman shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Goodman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goodman showed some decent athleticism there.
Goodman controlling the pace.
Li wants to get back to full guard but Goodman has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goodman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li is trying to work for a sweep but Goodman has mounted him!#T1#
Li is trying to escape the mount.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goodman with the ground and pound from mount.
Li is trying to reverse the position but instead Goodman has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Goodman working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Li is doing well to defend. Goodman seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Li is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). White Goodman!
White Goodman retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24     
Date:   Dec 09, 2022
#R1#
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Huang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huang throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman feints the counter takedown.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown. Huang tries to sprawl out of it but Goodman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.#CL2#
Goodman has managed to clinch. #BC#
Huang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huang throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
We've been told by Huang's head coaches at Kaer Morhen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Goodman defending well as Huang loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Huang.
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huang swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huang lands a shoulder strike.
Huang is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.#TD2#
Goodman pulls guard. #T2##SUB2#
Huang is posturing up here but Goodman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Huang tries to roll out but it's too tight and Huang has to tap! Slick submission there by Goodman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
White Goodman is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional White Goodman said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: Huang vs L i - Money #22     
Date:   Nov 06, 2022
#R1#
Goodman stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lygre gets caught flat footed, as Goodman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lygre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodman is controlling him.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lygre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goodman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lygre is trying to maintain the position but Goodman is very close to passing his half guard.
Goodman winds up and cracks Lygre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman trying to control the action but Lygre is working from the bottom.
Goodman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Goodman is pressing down on Lygre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lygre is holding on for now.
Goodman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lygre is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lygre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lygre defends it well.
Goodman 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. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lygre is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Lygre keeping hold of Goodman's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Lygre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Goodman is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lygre won't allow Goodman to pass to mount.
Lygre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Goodman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lygre frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman landing shots from mount. #T4#
Goodman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goodman looking to finish Lygre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lygre!#SUB#
Goodman is working for a guillotine from mount but Lygre frees his head quite easily.
Goodman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lygre tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Lygre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goodman working the ground and pound from side control.
Goodman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman scoring with punches from side control.
Lygre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1##SUB#
Goodman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lygre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lygre wants to get back to his feet.
Lygre trying his best to control but Goodman has mounted him.
Lygre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goodman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Lygre is rocked!#SUB#
Goodman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lygre is still in real trouble! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman drops a big elbow. That's hurt Lygre! More shots from Goodman and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Goodman!
Post fight, an emotional White Goodman said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.
Stian Lygre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '.

 

Event: Goodman vs Oliveira Money #15     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1##CL#
Goodman rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Oliveira drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodman distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Goodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira wants to control the position but Goodman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
Goodman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Goodman isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Goodman with shots to the head and body - Oliveira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Goodman maintains control.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Oliveira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Goodman's attempts to control the action. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goodman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Goodman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oliveira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!
Goodman working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Goodman controlling from mount.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goodman landing shots from mount.
Goodman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goodman working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman dominating with strikes here.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
As Oliveira tries to get set, Goodman tries to push him back and clinch up but Oliveira manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?#TD#
Goodman shoots in and bounces Oliveira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodman won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Goodman passes into half guard. #T1#
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Goodman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Goodman passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Goodman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
Goodman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Goodman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliveira hang on?
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Goodman unloading with bombs!
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!
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira advances position into side control!#T3#
Goodman struggling a bit here.
Goodman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goodman is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Goodman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira won't allow Goodman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Goodman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Goodman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira 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.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goodman walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Goodman scores with punches from side control. #T1##SUB#
Goodman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goodman lands some shots froms side control.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira is letting Goodman control him for a moment.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Goodman tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.
Goodman lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Goodman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goodman working the head with strikes.
Goodman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oliveira down.
Oliveira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman working the ground and pound.
Goodman trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goodman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Goodman is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Goodman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Goodman swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goodman's guard.#SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily. #T4##SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oliveira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD#
Goodman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
Goodman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oliveira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goodman stacks Oliveira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goodman!
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Goodman wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Goodman landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Goodman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliveira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Goodman is looking to defend but Oliveira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Goodman! Oliveira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Goodman taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody!'.

 

Event: Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Goodman tries to clinch up
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Goodman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davis to the ground. Goodman is now in Davis's guard.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goodman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodman stops Davis from standing up.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goodman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet. #T1#
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Goodman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davis's guard.
Goodman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Davis pushes Goodman off, looking to escape but Goodman dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Davis is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). White Goodman!
White Goodman is the new lightweight champion!
White Goodman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McJerkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from McJerkins misses.
McJerkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Goodman tries to clinch there but McJerkins circles away.
McJerkins throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from McJerkins misses the target.
Goodman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Goodman pushes McJerkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but McJerkins has him pressed against the cage.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman tries to pull guard but McJerkins won't allow it. #TD#
Goodman manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Goodman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McJerkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
McJerkins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goodman is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Goodman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McJerkins rolls with it to try and escape but Goodman cranks on the arm and McJerkins is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: Money - Additional - #6     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Goodman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Goodman rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Goodman jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Goodman around his waist. Goodman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fernando Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Goodman around his waist. Goodman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Goodman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.
Lopez pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Goodman around his waist. Goodman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goodman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goodman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goodman jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Lopez.
Goodman tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lopez to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Goodman is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Goodman jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up. #SUB2#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Goodman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Lopez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Goodman has locked up a guillotine! Goodman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lopez is holding on here and Goodman must be using up a lot of energy. Lopez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Goodman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). White Goodman!
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Slice gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Goodman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
Goodman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Slice breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Goodman pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goodman trying to control the position here.
Slice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goodman has his feet on Slice's thighs here. He's pushed Slice off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Slice screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
As White Goodman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1##TD#
May shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodman's guard.#SUB2#
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. May doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goodman is tightening it up a little... May has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! May reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! May taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goodman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). White Goodman!
Post fight, White Goodman stared into the camera and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

 

 
 
 
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