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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Farve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Goncalves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duke Farve's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Farve!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farve misses with a takedown attempt - Goncalves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farve is defended easily by Goncalves.
Goncalves has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goncalves blocks it with crossed arms.
Goncalves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farve.
Renan Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Farve.
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goncalves wants it to stay on the feet.
Farve shoots in for a double leg but Goncalves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farve shoots in and drives through. Goncalves sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farve is defended easily by Goncalves.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to control but Farve is having none of it.
Goncalves gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Farve has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Farve didn't expect that.
Goncalves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Farve looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to stand but Farve is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goncalves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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!
Farve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farve won't be happy with that.
Farve is looking to regain half guard here but Goncalves keeps moving and retains side control.
Goncalves decides to stand back up.
Farve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goncalves.
Farve is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farve looking to control.
Goncalves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Farve, up you get!
Farve has his takedown stuffed
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Farve won't be happy with that.
Renan Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Farve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goncalves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Renan Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Farve didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Goncalves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goncalves counters with a series of strikes. Farve will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to get back to his feet.
Farve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Goncalves decides to return to a standing position.
Goncalves drives through and clinches with Farve against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goncalves manages to break the clinch.
Farve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goncalves wants to stand up but Farve is controlling the position.
Goncalves stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farve 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 Farve, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goncalves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farve can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves decides to stand back up. Goncalves steps back and let's Farve get back to his feet.
Duke Farve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renan Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farve's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goncalves 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Goncalves!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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