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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafeal Djocovito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goss comes into the arena with Sybreed: Emma-0 blaring out of the sound system. Djocovito is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rose - A Perfect Circle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
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185 cm
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170 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Goss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafeal Djocovito!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djocovito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Djocovito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goss on the side of the head.
Djocovito throws a one two combo.
Djocovito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goss.
Djocovito throws out a leg kick but Goss moves out of range and Djocovito only half commits.
Goss has Djocovito up against the cage in a clinch.
Goss scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rafeal Djocovito has been cut.
Goss throws an elbow but it misses.
Goss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goss lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goss landing knees to the head.
Djocovito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goss misses with a knee strike.
Goss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Djocovito is trying to trip Goss. He has hold of a leg but Goss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Djocovito persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djocovito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Djocovito defends it easily.
Djocovito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Djocovito has managed to get both his arms back between Goss's legs - danger averted.
Goss working for a triangle but Djocovito defends it easily.
Goss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Djocovito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goss has hold of Djocovito's hands but Djocovito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goss blocking the ground and pound attempt from Djocovito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss is trying to stand back up but Djocovito is controlling him
Goss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Djocovito pulls his head out easily.
Goss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goss is in trouble now - Djocovito has advanced to mount!
Goss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Djocovito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Djocovito landing strikes from the mount.
Djocovito prevents Goss from getting the reversal.
Djocovito is landing with some decent strikes but Goss is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Djocovito has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goss's face.
Djocovito lands with some strikes.
Goss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goss stands and throws Djocovito's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss is putting a hurting on Djocovito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Djocovito sneaks back into half guard.
Goss slips a nice elbow through Djocovito's hands, connecting with Djocovito's forehead.
Djocovito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goss stops Djocovito from getting back to his feet.
Goss is thwarting Djocovito's attempts to control the position.
Goss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Djocovito tries to kick Goss off but Goss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Djocovito keeping control of the position.
Djocovito kicks Goss off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djocovito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Goss misses
and Djocovito counters with a stiff right hand.
Goss wants to clinch.
Goss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Djocovito throws out the jab.
Djocovito shoots in for a takedown but Goss shows good takedown defense.
Joseph Goss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeal Djocovito.
Goss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goss shoots for a takedown but Djocovito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Djocovito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Djocovito throws a good cross that connects.
Goss throws a head kick but Djocovito moves out of range.
Djocovito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Djocovito somewhat.
Djocovito throws a leg kick
and Goss counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Goss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafeal Djocovito's cut.
That's time! Goss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Djocovito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Goss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Djocovito.
Goss misses with a head kick.
Goss is looking to clinch but Djocovito is avoiding it.
Djocovito tries to keep at a distance but Goss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Djocovito is looking for a takedown.
Goss misses with a body punch.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djocovito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goss tries a knee to the head but Djocovito blocks it.
Goss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Djocovito avoids a wild elbow strike from Goss.
Goss avoiding damage as Djocovito throws knees to the body.
Goss lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Djocovito won't want to take too many of those.
Goss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goss can't find room to land a body shot as Djocovito controls the action.
Goss lands with a right to the head.
Goss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goss missing with knees to the body.
Goss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djocovito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joseph Goss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafeal Djocovito.
Djocovito tries to throw a body punch but Goss avoids it by throwing Djocovito back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goss.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Djocovito won't want to take too many of those.
Djocovito is breathing heavily.
Djocovito takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goss lands a nice elbow.
Goss digs a right hand underneath Djocovito's ribcage. Djocovito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goss lands an elbow just above Djocovito 's eye.
Goss lands a nice elbow.
Goss lands a nice knee to the body.
Goss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Djocovito's brow.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
Goss presses Djocovito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Goss.
Goss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djocovito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goss connects with a knee to the head.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Joseph Goss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goss lands an elbow that stopped Djocovito in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goss with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Djocovito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goss can't find room to land a body shot as Djocovito controls the action.
Goss lands a good knee to the midsection. Djocovito won't want to take too many of those.
Goss lands a nice elbow.
Goss misses with a knee to the head.
Goss landing knees to the body.
Goss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goss tries to land knees in the clinch but Djocovito avoids the damage to the body.
Djocovito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djocovito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Djocovito dodges an elbow strike from Goss.
Djocovito managing to block the knees to the body from Goss.
Djocovito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goss prevents it.
Goss trying to land knees to the body.
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Djocovito looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djocovito avoids it.
Goss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djocovito avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goss lands a damaging elbow.
Goss landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Goss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafeal Djocovito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goss throws a head kick that misses.
Djocovito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goss sprawls well initially but Djocovito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rafeal Djocovito has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goss wants to get back to full guard.
Goss pushes Djocovito off looking to stand but Djocovito dives back in and keeps control.
Goss gets full guard.
Djocovito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Djocovito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goss is keeping the position for now.
Goss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Djocovito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Djocovito wants to control from the top but Goss keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djocovito landing some decent shots from guard.
Djocovito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Djocovito manages to get himself to full guard.
Goss throws a strike but Djocovito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goss wants to sweep here but Djocovito controlling him for the moment.
Djocovito decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown by Djocovito or perhaps it was just good defense by Goss which made him look bad.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goss motions for Djocovito to come forward. Goss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito misses with a body shot.
Goss tries to clinch up.
Goss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Djocovito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goss closes the distance looking to clinch
and Djocovito counters with a straight right hand.
Djocovito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goss wants to clinch up but Djocovito keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djocovito throws a wild body kick that Goss sees coming a mile off.
Djocovito digs a good body shot into Goss's ribs.
Goss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goss throws a front kick aimed at Djocovito's knee but Djocovito avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Djocovito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goss tries to clinch but Djocovito moves away
and Djocovito counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Goss or perhaps it was just good defense by Djocovito which made him look bad.
Djocovito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Djocovito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goss scores with a head kick. Djocovito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Djocovito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goss somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Goss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Djocovito lands a glancing blow to the side of Goss's head.
Goss blocks a head kick by Djocovito.
Djocovito throws a big shot that misses.
Djocovito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Djocovito shoots in for a takedown but Goss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafeal Djocovito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph Goss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djocovito swats away the attempt to clinch by Goss.
Goss tries to clinch up.
Goss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Djocovito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goss thinking.
Goss cracks the inside of Djocovito's front leg.
Djocovito throws a nice looking combination but Goss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djocovito fails with a takedown attempt.
Goss takes the fight into the clinch.
Goss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djocovito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joseph Goss.
Well Goss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Goss!
Joseph Goss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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