PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sawada Tsuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawada Tsuna has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tsuna
vs
Goncalves

209 cm
19
264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
282 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sawada Tsuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goncalves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tsuna sprawls well initially but Goncalves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Goncalves decides to stand up.
Sawada Tsuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Goncalves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsuna was covering up waiting for the punch and Goncalves finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Goncalves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsuna, up you get!
Tsuna misses with a takedown attempt

and Goncalves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsuna's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Goncalves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Goncalves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuna with a lazy takedown attempt

so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsuna is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goncalves is one step ahead there.
Tsuna wants to improve his position but instead Goncalves has moved into half guard.
Tsuna wants to sweep but Goncalves has passed to side control!

Goncalves stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tsuna tries to clinch

and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Goncalves is going to stand back up.
Tsuna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Goncalves stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tsuna tries to clinch up

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsuna won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuna is trying to control Goncalves's posture but Goncalves avoids it.

Goncalves decides to stand back up.
Tsuna darts in trying to clinch

and Goncalves counters by moving into the clinch.
Tsuna tries a knee to the head but Goncalves blocks it.
Tsuna lands a nice elbow.

Tsuna manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuna misses with a straight left.
Tsuna shoots and misses
and Goncalves counters with a left and a right that stings Tsuna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sawada Tsuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tsuna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goncalves has one foot on Tsuna's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tsuna shoots and misses

and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuna is trying to buck Goncalves off.

Goncalves decides to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsuna misses with a takedown attempt
and Goncalves counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Goncalves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tsuna gets caught flat footed, as Goncalves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tsuna controlling Goncalves's posture.
Tsuna is trying to control the position but Goncalves postures up.

Tsuna kicks Goncalves off and gets to his feet.
Tsuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsuna won't be happy with that.

Goncalves stands up and beckons Tsuna to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves moves into the clinch.
Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Tsuna is controlling the position.
Tsuna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goncalves prevents the takedown attempt.
Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Tsuna is controlling the position.

Goncalves jumps into guard, dragging Tsuna to the mat.
Goncalves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tsuna is controlling him.
Tsuna forces his way into half guard.
Tsuna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goncalves can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsuna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuna.
Tsuna trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Tsuna prevents Goncalves from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsuna tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily

and Goncalves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goncalves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sawada Tsuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves stands up and waves to Tsuna to follow him.
Tsuna tries to clinch up

and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown. Tsuna fights it but they end up in guard.

Goncalves gets to his feet - Tsuna follows without any prompting.
Tsuna tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuna closes the distance but Goncalves moves to the side
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuna looks to clinch

and Goncalves counters by clinching up.
Goncalves avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuna.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Tsuna won't allow it.

Tsuna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuna tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily

so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Tsuna trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goncalves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renan Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tsuna tries to clinch up

and Goncalves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goncalves.

Goncalves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tsuna has his takedown stuffed

and Goncalves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsuna's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Goncalves stands and steps away. Tsuna gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tsuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuna tries to clinch up

and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Goncalves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tsuna, up you get!
Tsuna misses with a takedown

and Goncalves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tsuna!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sawada Tsuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuna is trying to escape the mount.
Goncalves wants to control the pace but Tsuna is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tsuna manages to get to full guard.

Goncalves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sawada Tsuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuna tries to clinch up
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuna misses with a takedown attempt

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tsuna trying to control here.
Goncalves prevents Tsuna from improving his position.
Goncalves tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tsuna controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tsuna pushes Goncalves off and gets back to his feet.

Goncalves takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuna looking to slow down the pace here.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goncalves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsuna.

Goncalves pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Goncalves kicks Tsuna off and gets to his feet.
Tsuna throws a series of punches but Goncalves avoids them all with ease.
Renan Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Goncalves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tsuna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goncalves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Goncalves!