Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Godwin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Roussel manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Godwin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roussel's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Roussel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Godwin's head.
Roussel works over Godwin with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Godwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godwin 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.
Godwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Godwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Godwin blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin striking from the bottom here.
Godwin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roussel won't allow Godwin to get back to his feet. #T1#
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Godwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Godwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roussel cracks Godwin with a solid left hand.
Roussel landing with the ground and pound.
Roussel prevents Godwin from getting back to his feet.
Roussel is looking to work some ground and pound but Godwin has wrist control.
Godwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roussel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roussel stopping the sweep attempt from Godwin.
Roussel won't allow Godwin to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roussel cracks Godwin with a good jab.#T2#
Roussel slips a straight right by Godwin.
Roussel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roussel blocks a jab.
Godwin walks into a straight right hand from Roussel.
Godwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Roussel throws a body punch but Godwin moves out of range.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godwin wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godwin. Roussel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Roussel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Roussel.
Godwin needs to keep his hands up - Roussel had a free shot at his head there.
Roussel swings for the body but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roussel was well out of range. Poor timing from Godwin.
Godwin tries to clinch but Roussel moves out of range.
Godwin lands with a shot to the body.
Roussel looks to land a right hand but Godwin moved out of range.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel misses with a lunging right hand
and Godwin counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Godwin misses with a body punch
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roussel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Godwin saw that one coming.
Godwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Godwin slips under a jab from Roussel.
Godwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roussel needs to keep his hands up - Godwin had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel throws a sloppy body shot
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godwin cracks Roussel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Godwin connects with a body shot that sends Roussel's belly button to the back.#CL#
Godwin has managed to clinch.
A short right from Godwin on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dexter Roussel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
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#
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godwin.
Godwin slips a jab from Roussel.
Roussel misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Roussel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godwin doesn't seem phased though.
Godwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roussel connects with a single shot there.
Good shot there by Roussel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Nice shot by Godwin.#T1#
Godwin swinging wildly here.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel throws a lazy right hand but Godwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godwin throws the left hand but Roussel avoids the punch easily.
Roussel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Roussel. #CL#
Godwin has Roussel up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Godwin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Roussel regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roussel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Dexter Roussel's cut even more.
Godwin works over Roussel with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Godwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roussel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godwin is one step ahead there.
Godwin is in close to Roussel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#The cut above Dexter Roussel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roussel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roussel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Godwin 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##T3#
Godwin working the head and body with strikes.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roussel's head.
Roussel is trying to get back to full guard.
Godwin lands with a punch from half guard.
Godwin lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#Dexter Roussel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dexter Roussel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Minoru Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Godwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minoru Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Godwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minoru Ii slips a jab from Godwin.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Minoru Ii saw that one coming.
Godwin throws a right hand that Minoru Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Minoru Ii also avoids with ease.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minoru Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Godwin scrambles back to his feet.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Godwin slips the punch.
Godwin misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Godwin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minoru Ii quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Minoru Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Minoru Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Godwin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minoru Ii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minoru Ii's head. #SUB2#
Godwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Minoru Ii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Godwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minoru Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Minoru Ii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godwin on the ground.#SUB2#
Godwin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Godwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Godwin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minoru Ii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godwin working the head and body with strikes.
Godwin thows a huge punch but Minoru Ii dodges it nicely.
Godwin is nestled in close to Minoru Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minoru Ii taking some punishment here, with Godwin in his half guard. #SUB2#
Godwin is looking for a kimura here.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minoru Ii's head.
Godwin is nestled in close to Minoru Ii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Godwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Godwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minoru Ii defending well though.
Godwin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Godwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minoru Ii defending well though.
Minoru Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Godwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Godwin working over Minoru Ii with some ground and pound. Minoru Ii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Godwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minoru Ii is not content to let Godwin control the position.#SUB2#
Godwin 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.
Godwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minoru Ii won't allow Godwin to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Godwin. Godwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minoru Ii scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Godwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Godwin crashes against the mat.
Janko Godwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws an elbow but Minoru Ii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Godwin 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.
Minoru Ii is not content to let Godwin control the position.
Godwin landing a few strikes. #T1#
Minoru Ii taking a bit of punishment here - Godwin scoring with strikes.
Godwin looks up at the clock and then as Minoru Ii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Godwin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Minoru Ii is trying to control Godwin's posture but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godwin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Minoru Ii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Godwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Minoru Ii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minoru Ii tries to get out of the position.
Godwin tries to score with some ground and pound. Minoru Ii controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Godwin is putting a hurting on Minoru Ii here, landing some big shots from side control.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Minoru Ii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Godwin. #SUB2#
Godwin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minoru Ii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minoru Ii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Godwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Godwin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Minoru Ii is avoiding damage well.
Minoru Ii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Godwin.
Godwin lands some shots froms side control.
Godwin advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Godwin unloading with bombs!
Godwin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Godwin breaks from Minoru Ii's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Godwin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Godwin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Minoru Ii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Godwin landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Minoru Ii is rocked!
Godwin lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Minoru Ii! Godwin sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Minoru Ii and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Godwin misses with a straight right.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Godwin wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Godwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Godwin lands a couple of digs.
Godwin lands a couple of digs.
Godwin stopping the sweep attempt from Dracul.
Dracul is trying to keep Godwin in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godwin preventing the sweep.
Dracul working a defensive guard here.
Godwin cracks Dracul with a solid left hand.#T1#
Godwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godwin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Godwin working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Dracul looking for a guillotine here but Godwin defends easily.
Dracul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Godwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Godwin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dracul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dracul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Godwin wants to stand up but Dracul is controlling him.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godwin is keeping the position for now.
Dracul 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Godwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Godwin trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Godwin keeps moving.
Godwin wants to stand but Dracul is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Godwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dracul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dracul attempts a counter takedown but Godwin avoids it well and moves away.
Godwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dracul was well out of range. Poor timing from Godwin.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dracul has been working on his balance at ZuccoTraining Ground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Godwin.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donk. Godwin catches Dracul right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Godwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dracul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Godwin takes a swing at Dracul's ribcage but misses.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Godwin sprawls and moves away.
Dracul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godwin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godwin won't be happy with that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin 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#
Godwin goes for a double leg but Dracul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dracul continues to drive forward.
Godwin misses with a combination #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Godwin won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Dracul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Godwin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul scoring with punches and elbows.
Dracul trying to control the action but Godwin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Godwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dracul's best efforts.#T1#
Godwin controlling the position well.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godwin defending well though.
Godwin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dracul stops Godwin from getting back to his feet.
Dracul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Godwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dracul looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Godwin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dracul 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.#SUB#
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Godwin is looking to escape.#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.
Dracul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dracul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Godwin defending well though.
Dracul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Godwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dracul.
Dracul prevents Godwin from improving his position.
Well, if Dracul is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Godwin is trying to maintain the position but Dracul is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Godwin tries to roll over but Dracul keeps him under control.
Godwin is trying to stand up here but Dracul is controlling him well.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Godwin's head.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Godwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dracul trying to control from half guard but Godwin is working away.
Dracul wants to pass to mount but Godwin is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dracul trying to control the action but Godwin is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Godwin is trying to stand up here but Dracul is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Godwin lands with a nice body punch.
Godwin throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Dracul tries to sprawl but Godwin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.
Godwin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Godwin closes the distance and clinches.
Godwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
Dracul is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Godwin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dracul regains guard.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Dracul has his feet on Godwin's thighs here. He's pushed Godwin 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! Godwin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Radu Dracul!
After winning the bout, Radu Dracul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Godwin avoids the body shot from Cango.
Cango lands a right hook to the body.
Godwin tries to clinch up but Cango circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Cango.
Godwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cango throws a body punch but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin tries to counter by clinching up but Cango breaks away and moves out of range.
Godwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Godwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godwin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Godwin blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cango misses with a body punch
and Godwin counters with a nice body shot.
Cango moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cango misses with a head kick.
Cango throws a hook but Godwin blocks it.
Cango tries to land a leg kick but Godwin saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Cango with a nice cross.
Cango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cango is just out of range.
Cango slips a straight right by Godwin.
Cango looks to throw the jab but Godwin is out of range.
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cango.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin staying out of range there.
Godwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godwin.
Cango misses with a hook.
Cango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a left and a right that stings Cango.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godwin. Cango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cango avoids the body shot from Godwin.
A big left from Godwin misses. #T2#
Cango throws a lazy body kick
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Godwin slips a jab from Cango.
Cango throws a body shot but no joy.
Cango lands a nice looking body shot.
Godwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cango lands with a kick to the temple. Godwin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cango throws a hook but Godwin avoids it easily.#KD#
Godwin drops Cango with a beautiful combination! Cango stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Godwin is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cango is rocked!
Cango misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godwin counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cango badly! Godwin follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cango out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Godwin finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin retains his middleweight title!
Janko Godwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 110: Ilmarinen vs Godwin
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Ilmarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godwin.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Godwin is quick to defend against it.
Godwin swinging wildly here.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Godwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##CL2#
Godwin darts in and clinches Ilmarinen up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godwin misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Godwin presses Ilmarinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Godwin scores with a hook to the body.
Godwin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ilmarinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Godwin working aggressively here.
A short right from Ilmarinen.
A short left from Godwin.
Godwin lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Godwin tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Godwin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmarinen fails to land.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Godwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ilmarinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Godwin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ilmarinen to the mat. Ilmarinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Godwin postures up in Ilmarinen's guard and throws a big left but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Godwin won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Godwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Godwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep here but Godwin controlling him for the moment.
Ilmarinen working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Ilmarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godwin is one step ahead there.
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Godwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Godwin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position but Godwin postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Godwin.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Godwin avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Godwin is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Godwin avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Godwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Godwin looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Godwin.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Godwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Godwin tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen wants a takedown.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Godwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Godwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godwin tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen'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.#R2#
Godwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ilmarinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Godwin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ilmarinen scrambles back to his feet.
Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Godwin! But no joy.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ilmarinen backs off Godwin throws a huge counter combo but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it all.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Godwin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Godwin, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Godwin lands a nice hook to Ilmarinen's body. Ilmarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Godwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godwin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Godwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away.
Ilmarinen throws a jab when Godwin was well out of range.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Godwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Janko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Anton Ilmarinen's cut is getting worse.
Godwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ilmarinen tries for a takedown but Godwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Godwin tries to bum rush Ilmarinen with a series of wild strikes but Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a single leg into guard. Godwin didn't expect that.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Godwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ilmarinen has passed into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godwin is trying to buck Ilmarinen off.#T3#
Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Godwin is looking to reverse the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Godwin is working away.
Ilmarinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Godwin is avoiding damage well.
Ilmarinen is working Godwin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Godwin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ilmarinen is controlling him well.
Godwin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ilmarinen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Godwin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Godwin working over Ilmarinen with some ground and pound. Ilmarinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen tries to get to full guard but Godwin has control of the leg.
Ilmarinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Godwin is working away from the top position though.
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. Godwin connects with a nice short shot to Ilmarinen's temple.
Oh Ilmarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilmarinen wants to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Godwin lands strikes from half guard.#CUT2#Jeez, Anton Ilmarinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anton Ilmarinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Janko Godwin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 105: Ilmarinen vs Holy
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Godwin slips a straight right by Masamba.
Godwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masamba's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
Masamba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Godwin with a body shot.
Godwin 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.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Godwin ducks down to avoid it.
Godwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Godwin 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.
Godwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Masamba wants to stand and escape but Godwin is having none of it.
Godwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Godwin lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Godwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masamba is looking to stand up but Godwin isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Godwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masamba's head.
Godwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet but Godwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Godwin with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masamba wants to stand but Godwin is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Masamba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Godwin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Masamba.
Godwin 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.
Masamba tries to bench press Godwin off him but Godwin keeps the position.
Masamba is looking to get back to his feet here but Godwin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Masamba's back.
Godwin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Masamba 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.
The referee is taking a good look at Masamba as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Godwin! #ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Masamba is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Godwin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Godwin is landing big shots and Masamba is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 103: Bond vs Dorado
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Godwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Susskind.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godwin manages to avoid it.
Godwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Susskind manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Susskind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godwin moves away.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Susskind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Godwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Susskind misses with a kick to the body
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susskind counters with a nice body shot.
Godwin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind ducks under a wild hook from Godwin.
Susskind only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Susskind lands a nice looking body shot.
Godwin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A lazy left from Susskind finds it's target.#T1#
Godwin misses with an uppercut. Susskind saw that one coming.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Susskind.
Godwin tries to clinch but Susskind moves away
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
Susskind tried to score with a low kick but Godwin checks it.
Susskind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Godwin as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Godwin misses the target.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susskind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godwin. #T2#
Susskind misses with a body kick.
Susskind lands a jab to Godwin's midsection.
Godwin throws a looping overhand right but Susskind ducks down to avoid it.
Godwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Susskind counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godwin thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susskind scores with a leg kick.
Godwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Susskind scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Susskind tries a head kick but it misses.
Godwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susskind.#T3#
Godwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Susskind.
Susskind is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Godwin closes the distance and pushes Susskind back into the cage.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin wants to stall.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Susskind taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Godwin fails to land.
Susskind blocking some punches.
Susskind prevents a body shot from Godwin. #TD#
Godwin has clasped his hands together around Susskind's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Godwin throws an elbow but Susskind slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The strikes coming from Godwin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Susskind regains half guard, as Godwin was trying to land strikes.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Susskind's head.
Susskind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Godwin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin throwing shots but Susskind is blocking nicely.
Godwin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Susskind's head.
Godwin throwing shots but Susskind is blocking nicely.
Susskind avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Susskind to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonard Susskind will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Godwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Susskind just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard Susskind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin darts in trying to clinch
and Susskind counters with a body kick.
Susskind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Susskind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind 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.
Susskind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susskind does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Godwin punishes Susskind's body with a nice straight punch.
Susskind is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Godwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Godwin takes one to the chin there.
Godwin jabs at Susskind's body.
Susskind takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Susskind throws a lazy body kick
and Godwin counters with a nice body shot.
Godwin has his takedown stuffed
and Susskind counters with a straight right hand.
Susskind throws a leg kick which misses Godwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Godwin tries to avoid it.
Susskind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godwin looks to clinch
and Susskind counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Susskind. Godwin shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Susskind manages to avoid it.
Susskind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Susskind.
Susskind is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godwin.
A telegraphed right hand from Godwin misses the target.
Godwin misses with a hook to the body
and Susskind counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godwin throws a right hand that Susskind ducks under and follows up with a left that Susskind also avoids with ease.
Susskind now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Godwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Susskind darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Susskind throws the kick towards the body but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin moves away from the strike by Susskind.
Leonard Susskind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Godwin drives through and clinches with Susskind against the cage. #TD#
Godwin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Susskind has momentary wrist control but Godwin slips an elbow through the middle.
Godwin is fighting to break Susskind's control of his arms but Susskind is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Godwin wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving. #T4#
Godwin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Susskind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Susskind has Godwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Godwin throwing strikes but missing.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Susskind is trying to control the position but Godwin postures up.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Susskind is controlling Godwin's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Janko Godwin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Godwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Susskind will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the body from Susskind misses #CL#
and Godwin moves into the clinch.
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Susskind swings wildly with an uppercut but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Susskind prevents it.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Susskind is trying to break free.
A short right from Godwin.
Susskind blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin is trying to pull guard but Susskind turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Susskind misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Susskind.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godwin.
Godwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Susskind backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Susskind - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Susskind. #T1#
Susskind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Susskind lands an uppercut.
Janko Godwin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Susskind stops a takedown attempt from Godwin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Susskind is fighting off a takedown attempt but Godwin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Susskind to the mat. Susskind regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Godwin 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.
Godwin trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom.
Godwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janko Godwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Godwin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Godwin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Susskind pulls Godwin in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Godwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Susskind not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godwin wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving.
Godwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Godwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Susskind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godwin.
Susskind working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Godwin. #T3#
Susskind utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Godwin.
Godwin ducks under a wild hook from Susskind.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Godwin tries to clinch but Susskind is having none of it.
Susskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Godwin is looking for a counter combo.
Godwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonard Susskind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godwin misses with a right hand
and Susskind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
Susskind throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Godwin counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susskind motions for Godwin to come forward. Susskind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Susskind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Godwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Susskind tries to land a leg kick but Godwin saw it coming and moves away.
Godwin wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godwin punishes Susskind's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janko Godwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Godwin 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janko Godwin!
A relieved looking Janko Godwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHKI 68
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Godwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagrov. Godwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godwin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bagrov misses with a hook
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
A cross from Bagrov lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bagrov.
Bagrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bagrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godwin's head backwards.
Godwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godwin lands a jab-cross combination.
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 Godwin.#TD2#
Bagrov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bagrov 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Godwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Godwin trying to control here.
Bagrov working the head and body with strikes.
Bagrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagrov stops Godwin from getting back to his feet.
Bagrov 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.
Bagrov prevents Godwin from standing back up.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov prevents Godwin from improving his position.
Bagrov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Godwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagrov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Godwin is trying to stand back up but Bagrov is controlling him
Bagrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Godwin is looking to escape.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Godwin is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bagrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bagrov prevents Godwin from getting back to his feet.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin wants to stand but Bagrov is controlling the position.
Godwin punching from the bottom. #T3#
Bagrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bagrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Godwin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Godwin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Bagrov can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Godwin.
Stalling in the clinch from Bagrov.
Godwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Godwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Bagrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godwin's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee calls for Bagrov to work.
Godwin is leaning against Bagrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Godwin.
Bagrov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Godwin lands a right hand.
Godwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagrovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bagrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with some punches.
Bagrov taking a breather. #TD#
Godwin successfully pulls guard.
Godwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Godwin keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov stops Godwin from standing up.
Godwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Godwin is looking to stand up but Bagrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Godwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Godwin tests Bagrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Godwin misses.
Godwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bagrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Bagrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Godwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bagrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagrov throws a hook but Godwin avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danila Bagrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bagrov misses its intended target.
It looked like Godwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Godwin drops his hands momentarily and Bagrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Godwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bagrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagrov looks for a takedown but Godwin sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Godwin misses its target.
Godwin wants to clinch
and Bagrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Godwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bagrov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Godwin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Godwin has his hands clasped together around Bagrov's back. He's all about the action.#ES#
Godwin has one foot on Bagrov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagrov moves away.
Bagrov darts in looking for a takedown but Godwin gets double underhooks and turns Bagrov into the cage.
Godwin slips under a jab from Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a body shot.
Godwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Godwin scores with a nice head shot.
Godwin loads up on a big right hand but Bagrov slips the punch.
Bagrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Godwin counters with a big right hand! Oh Bagrov is in trouble here! Godwin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin retains his middleweight title!
Janko Godwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 63
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Godwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brussard at a distance.
Brussard throws out a powerful jab.
Godwin misses with a takedown attempt - Brussard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Godwin misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand.
Godwin misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand.
Godwin looks to land a combination but Brussard avoids it well.
Brussard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brussard keeps the fight on the outside.
Brussard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Godwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Brussard misses the jab.
Godwin throws a shot to the body.
Godwin throws a body punch but Brussard moves out of range.
Brussard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godwin digs a good body shot into Brussard's ribs.
Godwin moves out of range of the body kick from Brussard. #T1#
Brussard tried to score with a low kick but Godwin checks it.
Godwin connects with a single shot there.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godwin throws a one two combo. #TD2#
Godwin dives in and scores a takedown into Brussard's guard.
Godwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Godwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brussard has wrist control.
Godwin wants to control from the top but Brussard keeps moving.
Godwin distracts Brussard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Godwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brussard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brussard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Godwin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Godwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Godwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Godwin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Godwin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brussard has wrist control.
Brussard is pulling down on Godwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Godwin, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Godwin landing some decent shots from guard.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Godwin throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brussard gets caught flat footed, as Godwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Brussard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Godwin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brussard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brussard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brussard! #REVR#
Godwin 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.
Brussard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Godwin's legs.
Godwin wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Brussard trying to control the action but Godwin is working from the bottom.
Godwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brussard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Godwin is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Godwin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Godwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Janko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin misses with a looping left.
Brussard throws a sloppy head kick and Godwin moves out of range easily.
Brussard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godwin.#TD2#
Godwin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Godwin.
Godwin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brussard wants to hold on but Godwin pushes him away.
Janko Godwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throwing strikes here but Brussard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brussard can't escape the position.
Brussard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Godwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Godwin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Godwin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Godwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Godwin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Godwin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Godwin lands a nice shot to the head.
Godwin unloads with some shots from mount but Brussard bucks and avoids them well.
Brussard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Godwin with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Godwin throwing strikes here but Brussard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Godwin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brussard looks a forlorn figure.
Godwin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Brussard scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Godwin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Godwin stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Janko Godwin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Godwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kwabena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Godwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combo that has Godwin backing up. Godwin nods at Kwabena to acknowledge the strikes.
Godwin is looking to land body kicks.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot.
Godwin 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Godwin as he connects with a hook.
Godwin throws a right and a left that Kwabena avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Godwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws a series of punches but Kwabena moves out of range.
Godwin loads up on a big right hand but Kwabena slips the punch.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Godwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Godwin clinches up with Kwabena and pushes him back against the cage.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin tries to work over Kwabena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Godwin is pressed up against the cage. Kwabena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Godwin down to the mat. Godwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Umar Kwabena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Godwin misses with a combination
and Kwabena counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwabena moves away.
Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwabena swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin lands with a straight right. Kwabena didn't see that one coming.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwabena.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kwabena avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
A cross from Godwin lands.
Godwin throws a hook but Kwabena avoids it easily.
Godwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwabena swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kwabena counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kwabena dodges the punch combination from Godwin.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
Kwabena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwabena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kwabena stuffs the takedown attempt from Godwin. Godwin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kwabena swats away the attempt to clinch by Godwin.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Godwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kwabena's half guard.
Kwabena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kwabena is trying to stand.
Kwabena is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kwabena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Godwin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwabena wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin 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.#T4#
Godwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kwabena wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kwabena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kwabena tries to kick Godwin off in order to stand up. Godwin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Godwin wants to control for a moment but Kwabena uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kwabena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kwabena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Godwin.
Kwabena wants to get back to his feet.
Kwabena 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.
Kwabena taking some punishment here, with Godwin in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin dominated that round.
That's time! Godwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kwabena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.#CL#
Godwin clinches up with Kwabena and pushes him back against the cage.
Kwabena prevents a takedown attempt there.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Godwin.
Kwabena changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Godwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Godwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwabena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwabena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Godwin.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Godwin throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Godwin misses the jab.
Godwin is looking to clinch but Kwabena is avoiding it.
Godwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwabena defends it nicely.
Kwabena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godwin.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Kwabena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwabena is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Godwin with a body shot.
Kwabena needs to keep his hands up - Godwin had a free shot at his head there.
Godwin misses with a hook. Kwabena ducked under it nicely.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kwabena moves away from the strike by Godwin. #T2#
Godwin tries to bum rush Kwabena with a series of wild strikes but Kwabena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Godwin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kwabena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwabena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Godwin is looking to chop away at Kwabena's legs.
Umar Kwabena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Godwin takes a swing at Kwabena's ribcage but misses.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwabena.
A jab from Godwin misses.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kwabena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godwin throws out the jab.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Godwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwabena, pushing him back against the cage.
Kwabena prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kwabena is trying to break the clinch but Godwin has him pressed against the cage.
Godwin gets through Kwabena's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Kwabena gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Godwin pushes Kwabena off looking to stand but Kwabena dives back in and keeps control.
Kwabena wants to stand but Godwin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Godwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kwabena wants to stand up but Godwin is controlling the position.
Godwin wants to get back to his feet.
Kwabena tries to stand and escape but Godwin actually recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwabena has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Godwin is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janko Godwin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Godwin tries to clinch there but Kwabena circles away.
Godwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Janko Godwin is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Godwin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kwabena manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kwabena wants to get back to his feet but Godwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Godwin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kwabena wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Godwin manages to pass to side control.
Godwin is nestled in close to Kwabena, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin prevents Kwabena from standing back up.
Godwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kwabena can do to turn this around?#T1#
Godwin throwing shots but Kwabena is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Godwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kwabena sees it coming and defends easily.
Godwin 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.
Godwin prevents Kwabena from standing back up.
Godwin thows a huge punch but Kwabena dodges it nicely.
Godwin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kwabena is looking to escape.
Godwin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kwabena blocking the ground and pound attempt from Godwin.
Godwin working Kwabena over with strikes. #T2#
Godwin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Kwabena is rocked!
Kwabena is trying to stand up here but Godwin is controlling him well.
Kwabena is still in real trouble! Can Godwin finish him?
Kwabena seems to have recovered his senses.
Godwin throwing shots but Kwabena is blocking nicely.
Kwabena looks like he's trying to stand up.
Godwin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kwabena pushes Godwin off looking to stand but Godwin dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Godwin throwing shots but Kwabena is blocking nicely.
Kwabena wants to get back to his feet.
Godwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godwin lands with a punch from half guard.
Godwin controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Kwabena is out! Godwin gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 46
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Godwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kwabena counters with a left and a right that stings Godwin.
A shot to the body from Godwin misses
and Kwabena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godwin thinking.
Godwin throws a nice looking combination but Kwabena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwabena slaps away a takedown attempt from Godwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin misses with a hook. Kwabena ducked under it nicely.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin throws a low kick, looking for Kwabena's leg but Kwabena calmly moves out of range.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godwin.#T1#
Kwabena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Godwin.
Umar Kwabena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Godwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwabena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
Godwin looks to land a right hand but Kwabena moved out of range.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Godwin tries for a takedown but Kwabena circles away easily
and Kwabena counters with a one-two to the body.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Kwabena moved out of range nicely.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kwabena circles away.
Godwin fails to land the takedown.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Kwabena swats away the attempt to clinch by Godwin.
Godwin looks to throw the jab but Kwabena is out of range.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Godwin throws a hook but Kwabena avoids it easily.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Godwin misses.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Godwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Kwabena moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Kwabena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwabena counters with a two punch combo.
Godwin misses with a hook. Kwabena ducked under it nicely.
Kwabena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Janko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin throws a body punch but Kwabena moves out of range.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umar Kwabena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwabena counters with a left and a right that stings Godwin.
Some wild striking there from Godwin.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwabena.
Kwabena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Godwin misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kwabena releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwabena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godwin.
Godwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.
Godwin throws a looping overhand right but Kwabena ducks down to avoid it.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Godwin misses the target.
Kwabena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Kwabena walks into a left hand.
Godwin dives in and grabs Kwabena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kwabena pushes down on Godwin's head and hops out.
Godwin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combo that has Godwin backing up. Godwin nods at Kwabena to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godwin. Kwabena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Umar Kwabena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Godwin misses with a body shot
and Kwabena counters with a series of strikes. Godwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godwin shoots in for a takedown but Kwabena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Godwin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Kwabena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwabena avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Kwabena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kwabena circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Godwin misses
and Kwabena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kwabena blocks a head kick by Godwin.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Kwabena blocks a jab.
Godwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kwabena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janko Godwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin misses with an uppercut.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.#T4#
No joy there for Godwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Kwabena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Godwin misses with a hook.
Kwabena has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Umar Kwabena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godwin takes a swing at Kwabena's ribcage but misses.
Kwabena was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Godwin throws a hook but Kwabena blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kwabena counters with a two punch combo.
Kwabena keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Umar Kwabena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Godwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Godwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kwabena counters with a three punch combo that has Godwin backing up. Godwin nods at Kwabena to acknowledge the strikes.
Godwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwabena was well out of range. Poor timing from Godwin.
Kwabena slips under a jab from Godwin.
Despite the aggression on Kwabena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Godwin misses.
Godwin misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin tries to bum rush Kwabena with a series of wild strikes but Kwabena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Godwin throws a body punch but Kwabena moves out of range.
As Godwin backs off Kwabena throws a huge counter combo but Godwin manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Godwin looks to land a combination but Kwabena avoids it well.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin throws an off balance right hand
letting Kwabena counter with a right hand.
Godwin throws a shot to the body.
Godwin throws a leg kick
and Kwabena counters with a series of strikes. Godwin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Godwin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwabena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwabena.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Kwabena slips a jab and a cross from Godwin.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.#T2#
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Kwabena takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godwin works the jab nicely.
Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwabena is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godwin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godwin looks to land a left hand but Kwabena moved out of range nicely.
Kwabena unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Janko Godwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Godwin throws a nice looking combination but Kwabena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Godwin lands a nice hook to Kwabena's body. Kwabena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Godwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwabena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umar Kwabena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Godwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwabena circles away.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwabena is looking for the big counter here.
Godwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwabena.#T4#
Godwin looks to throw the jab but Kwabena is out of range.
Kwabena keeps the fight on the outside.
Godwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.
Godwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwabena throws a counter combo.#CL#
Godwin instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Godwin can't find room to land a body shot as Kwabena controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janko Godwin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwabena 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Godwin moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Godwin gets caught napping as Anthony dives in and scores a takedown. Godwin manages to retain guard.
Anthony throws a big elbow that misses.
Anthony with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anthony stops Godwin from standing up.
Godwin keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass.
Godwin wants to sweep here but Anthony controlling him for the moment.
Godwin has momentary wrist control but Anthony slips an elbow through the middle.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Godwin's head.
Godwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Godwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Godwin is trying to keep Anthony in close.
Anthony lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anthony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Godwin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Godwin postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Godwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Godwin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Godwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Godwin postures up in Anthony's guard and throws a big left but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony has momentary wrist control but Godwin slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Godwin looking to sit in guard and control but Anthony gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Godwin is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Anthony loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anthony scoring with some ground and pound.
Godwin wants to stand up but Anthony is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Godwin is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Godwin wants to stand but Anthony is controlling the position. #T3#
Godwin is trying to keep Anthony in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Anthony looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Godwin tries to kick Anthony off but Anthony keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anthony wants to take a breather but Godwin is having none of it.
Godwin is looking to improve his position.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Godwin's hands, connecting with Godwin's forehead.
Godwin is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Anthony is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anthony missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Godwin is trying to stand back up but Anthony is controlling him
Anthony perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Godwin is trying to stand up here but Anthony is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Anthony is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anthony is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anthony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony winds up and cracks Godwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Anthony dominated that round.
That's time! Godwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Anthony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Godwin swivels and escapes.
Anthony shoots in and drives through. Godwin sprawls well.
Anthony tries to score a power double leg takedown but Godwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anthony somewhat.
Janko Godwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony tries to score a power double leg takedown but Godwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anthony somewhat.
Anthony slips a jab from Godwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Anthony decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Godwin pushes Anthony off and gets back to his feet.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.#T1#
Godwin moves out of range of the body kick from Anthony. #TD2#
Anthony closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anthony lands in his opponent's guard.
Godwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Godwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anthony.
Godwin wants to stand up but Anthony is controlling him.
Anthony throws a big elbow that misses.
Godwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anthony is controlling him.
Anthony postures up and lands a big shot to Godwin's brow. #T2#
Anthony won't allow Godwin to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick lands for Godwin.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Godwin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Godwin circles away easily
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Godwin connects with a single shot there.
Godwin stuffs the takedown.
Janko Godwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Godwin swivels and escapes.
Godwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt - Godwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but Godwin shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Godwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Anthony fails with the takedown
and Godwin scores with a counter punch that sends Anthony to the canvas! Godwin smells blood - he's punishing Anthony with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anthony has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janko Godwin!
Janko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Hyrra fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyrra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hyrra throws a right hand that misses
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyrra thinking.
Hyrra shoots in but Godwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Godwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Janko Godwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.#TD2#
Hyrra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hyrra's best efforts.
Godwin tries to get to full guard but Hyrra has control of the leg. #T1#
Hyrra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hyrra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godwin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hyrra throws a big elbow that misses.
Godwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Godwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hyrra stopping the sweep attempt from Godwin.
Godwin keeping full guard, as Hyrra tries to pass.
Godwin looking to control.
Godwin wants to control the position but Hyrra says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Godwin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Godwin pushes Hyrra off looking to stand but Hyrra dives back in and keeps control.
Godwin is staying active underneath Hyrra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Godwin wants to get back to full guard.
Godwin 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.
Godwin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Godwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hyrra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hyrra passes Godwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Godwin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Godwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hyrra defends well.
Hyrra won't allow Godwin to get back to his feet.
Hyrra works over Godwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hyrra wants to control from the top but Godwin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hyrra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Godwin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Godwin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Godwin! #REVR#
Hyrra being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Hyrra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Godwin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Godwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Godwin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Godwin lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Godwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Godwin is working Hyrra over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Hyrra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Godwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Godwin throws a strike but Hyrra manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Godwin tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Hyrra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matto Hyrra made sure he mentioned Silverguard Outfitters, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BBW
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Marx gets the takedown into side control.
Marx throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Marx wants to stand but Godwin is controlling his arm.
Godwin keeps Marx under control for a moment.
Godwin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Godwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Godwin is positioning himself well to prevent Marx advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marx.
Marx slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Godwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marx.
Marx is controlling the pace.
It looks like Marx is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Marx shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Godwin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Marx trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godwin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marx is looking to stand up but Godwin won't let him.
Godwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Godwin wants to stand but Marx is controlling the position.
Godwin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marx is fighting to break Godwin's control of his arms but Godwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Groucho Marx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marx 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Groucho Marx!

Event: YBT- Syd
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Godwin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cleever tries to avoid it but Godwin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cleever to the ground. Cleever escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Cleever looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleever wants to stand up but Godwin manages to regain full guard.
Godwin controls Cleever momentarily but Cleever frees himself. #SUB2#
Godwin looking for a guillotine here but Cleever defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever trying to control the position from guard on top but Godwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Godwin trying to control the position.
Godwin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Godwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cleever moves in looking to clinch but Godwin pushes him off.#TD2#
Godwin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Godwin staying calm.#T2#
Godwin tries to stand but Cleever is controlling his head.
Cleever is trying to control Godwin's posture but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin trying to control the position but Cleever is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A control attempt from Cleever but he's now mounted!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janko Godwin.
I think Godwin 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Janko Godwin!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Janko Godwin!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Janko Godwin!

Janko Godwin wins by unanimous decision!

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