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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Asce (ranked 24649 p4p, 736 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3199 p4p, 402 weight class). Goncalves has chosen TAPOUT as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jo Asce has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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180 cm
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171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jo Asce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Asce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goncalves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asce.
Asce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
Goncalves stands up out of the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Asce lands but Goncalves takes it in his stride.
Asce throws a body shot but no joy.
Goncalves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goncalves with the counter takedown but Asce avoids it easily.
Asce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Asce coming out on top.
Asce misses with a double jab
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.
Goncalves stands up and beckons Asce to his feet.
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asce.
Asce misses with a double jab
so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asce is wriggling around but Goncalves manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Asce sizes up Goncalves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asce misses with an uppercut
and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown. Asce fights it but they end up in guard.
Goncalves won't allow Asce to sweep him here.
Goncalves stands up and waves to Asce to follow him.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asce won't be happy with that.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is dominant here and he's now got Asce's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Both fighters circling a little - Asce finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asce closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce is looking to get back to his feet here but Goncalves is keeping cool and he's managed to take Asce's back.
Asce is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asce is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goncalves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Goncalves gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Asce looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Goncalves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asce darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jo Asce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Asce didn't expect that.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dilon Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asce throws a combination that misses
and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown. Asce fights it but they end up in guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.
Dilon Goncalves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goncalves stands up.
Asce cracks Goncalves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick by Asce misses
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Asce to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control.
Asce tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Asce is trying to reverse the position but instead Goncalves has taken his back - oops!
Well, with Goncalves on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Asce is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Goncalves gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Goncalves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goncalves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jo Asce is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves moves away from the strike by Asce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asce throws a head kick that misses.
Jo Asce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asce misses with a double jab
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is dominant here and he's now got Asce's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves controlling from the back.
More stalling from Goncalves.
Goncalves stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asce throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard.
Asce wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Goncalves escapes and gets back to his feet.
Asce moves to clinch but Goncalves breaks away
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Goncalves stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Asce misses with a double jab
and Goncalves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asce's guard.
Goncalves is standing up over Asce. Asce looks to escape but Goncalves dives into side control.
Goncalves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Asce to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Asce didn't expect that.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilon Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asce stalks Goncalves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goncalves's face. Goncalves staggers backwards, shaken.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
Goncalves decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Asce misses with a double jab
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asce is working an open guard so Goncalves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Asce misses with a combination
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves stands up from half guard.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goncalves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goncalves.
Asce is wriggling around but Goncalves manages to pass to half guard.
Goncalves gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Asce throws a combination that misses
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asce tries to kick Goncalves off in order to stand up. Goncalves Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves decides to stand back up.
Asce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves escapes and gets back to his feet.
Asce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
And Goncalves tries to counter it with a takedown but Asce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asce throws a lazy uppercut
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce bucks up and tries to throw Goncalves off but instead Goncalves has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Asce throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goncalves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asce's guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.
Goncalves decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Asce throws a sloppy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asce is looking to get back to is feet but Goncalves passes into side control.
Goncalves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Asce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Asce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goncalves 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dilon Goncalves!
A victorious Dilon Goncalves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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