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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Brill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brill's entrance music is Do you really want to hurt me. A fine choice. Goodbody has chosen Slim Goodbody theme as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slim Goodbody enters the cage!
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178 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
22
146 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Brill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goodbody wants to clinch up but Brill keeps it at a distance. Goodbody throws a combination. Brill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Gerald Brill has been cut. Brill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodbody to score an easy takedown into full guard. Goodbody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Brill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodbody is controlling him. Goodbody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Goodbody sitting in guard here, content to control. Goodbody throwing strikes from guard but Brill blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goodbody's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodbody prevents Brill from getting back to his feet. Goodbody gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Goodbody throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brill's waist but Brill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodbody off to one side. Goodbody stuns Brill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Goodbody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A chopping leg kick lands by Goodbody. Goodbody motions for Brill to come forward. Goodbody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brill darts in and clinches Goodbody up against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Goodbody. Goodbody landing knees to the body.
Goodbody managing to block the knees to the body from Brill.
Goodbody lands an elbow inside. Goodbody pushes off an throws an elbow but Brill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goodbody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brill's brow. Goodbody unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goodbody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Goodbody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Brill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodbody is looking to control Brill's arms but Brill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodbody has his back to the cage. Brill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brill tries to land a knee to the head but Goodbody blocks with his arms.
Brill is breathing heavily. Goodbody utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Brill trying to control the position but instead, Goodbody has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brill into the cage. Brill takes an elbow to the temple. Brill takes an elbow to the temple. Brill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Goodbody lands a nice knee to the body. Goodbody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brill avoids it. Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Brill in his tracks for a moment. Goodbody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Goodbody avoiding damage as Brill throws knees to the body.
Brill takes an elbow to the forehead. Goodbody putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goodbody managing to block the knees to the body from Brill.
Brill blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodbody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brill avoids it. A knee to the head by Brill.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Brill managing to block the knees to the body from Goodbody.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Brill is trying to break the clinch but Goodbody has him pressed against the cage. Goodbody is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Brill landing knees to the body.
Brill dodges an elbow strike from Goodbody.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Goodbody misses with an elbow over the top. Brill takes an elbow to the forehead. Goodbody's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Brill tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodbody avoids the damage to the body. Brill misses with a knee to the head. Brill wants to break free but Goodbody has control.
Goodbody connects with a knee to the head.
Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Brill in his tracks for a moment. Brill blocks the elbow strike.
Goodbody keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brill's efforts to push away. Goodbody missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A battle for position here, against the cage. Brill working hard to break the clinch. Brill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodbody avoids it. A left hand lands to the body for Brill.
Brill lands a body shot. Brill is trying to stall.
Brill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Brill looking to throw knees to the head but Goodbody is blocking nicely.
Brill takes an elbow to the forehead. Goodbody blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Goodbody throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Goodbody. Brill is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodbody gets an underhook and turns Brill into the cage. Brill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brill doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodbody circles away.
Goodbody swinging wildly here.
Brill is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Goodbody dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gerald Brill's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodbody fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Goodbody. Brill tries to clinch up and Goodbody counters with a single leg into guard. Brill didn't expect that. Goodbody has gone for a leg lock! Brill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goodbody's guard. Brill wants to pass the guard but Goodbody is keeping the position. Goodbody is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodbody is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Goodbody has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goodbody looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brill wants to control from the top but Goodbody keeps moving. Goodbody tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Goodbody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gerald Brill'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. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodbody. Brill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Goodbody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brill. Goodbody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Brill avoids the head kick by Goodbody.
Goodbody swings for the body but Brill moves out of range.
Goodbody gets a takedown into half guard. Brill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Goodbody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Goodbody with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goodbody throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Goodbody is looking to work some ground and pound but Brill has wrist control. Goodbody with a flurry of punches that miss. Brill wants to stand and escape but Goodbody is having none of it. Goodbody wants to control from the top but Brill keeps moving. Goodbody wants to stand but Brill is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Goodbody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slim Goodbody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Goodbody feints and then cracks Brill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brill down. Goodbody avoids the head kick by Brill.
Brill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Brill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Brill throws a lazy head kick and Goodbody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Brill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A low kick from Goodbody is predictable there and Brill counters with a slapping leg kick. A solid body kick from Goodbody. Brill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Goodbody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Goodbody changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brill tries to avoid it but Goodbody manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brill to the ground. Brill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Goodbody. Brill tries to clinch there but Goodbody circles away.
Brill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Brill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodbody, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brill taking a breather. Goodbody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Goodbody misses with a knee to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Goodbody utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Brill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerald Brill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Goodbody gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brill counters by clinching up. A frustrated look appears on Brill's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Brill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Brill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodbody is defending well for now. Brill tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodbody avoids the damage to the body. Brill has had enough of the clinch but Goodbody keeps him there for the moment. Goodbody putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Brill is trying to break free. Slim Goodbody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Goodbody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brill is looking to clinch but Goodbody is avoiding it.
Brill fails in his attempt to clinch. Goodbody throws a hook but Brill blocks it. Gerald Brill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Goodbody fails in his attempt to clinch. Goodbody fails with a takedown attempt. Goodbody moves out of range of the body kick. Brill throws a nice inside leg kick. Donk. Brill catches Goodbody right on the button with a cross. The fight stays on the outside here - Brill looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Goodbody throws a big shot that misses.
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 Gerald Brill. Well Goodbody 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Goodbody!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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