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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanouk Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: W.A.S.P - Crazy. Sanouk Fairtex told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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189 cm
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164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanouk Fairtex! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Falcao Goncalves's head. Falcao Goncalves misses with a body shot.
Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick. Good exchange - Falcao Goncalves coming out on top. Falcao Goncalves swings for the body but Fairtex moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fairtex. Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fairtex takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sanouk Fairtex has been cut. Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Falcao Goncalves moves out of range easily. Fairtex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcao Goncalves. Fairtex closes the distance and clinches. Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free. Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position. Fairtex holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves is breathing heavily. Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcao Goncalves being controlled against the cage. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves takes an elbow to the temple. Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Falcao Goncalves won't want to take too many of those. Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands an elbow that stopped Falcao Goncalves in his tracks for a moment. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges. Falcao Goncalves takes a knee to the side of the body. Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body. Fairtex landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges. 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! Falcao Goncalves takes an elbow to the forehead. A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcao Goncalves takes a knee to the side of the body. Fairtex slows down the pace here.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Falcao Goncalves's face.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcao Goncalves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him. Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falcao Goncalves is defending well for now. Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges. Fairtex tries to stall but Falcao Goncalves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free. Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Falcao Goncalves's face.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fairtex keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcao Goncalves as Fairtex tries to tie him up. Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. Fairtex stalls. Fairtex receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free. Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcao Goncalves avoids the damage to the body. Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Falcao Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fairtex moves away from the strike by Falcao Goncalves. Falcao Goncalves connects with a right hand. Fairtex shakes it off. Fairtex tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Falcao Goncalves down. Fairtex takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Falcao Goncalves throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range. Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fairtex cracks the inside of Falcao Goncalves's front leg. Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fairtex thumps Falcao Goncalves with a low kick. Falcao Goncalves throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it. A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex. Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Falcao Goncalves. Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fairtex keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage. Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex. Falcao Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcao Goncalves's sensitive parts. Fairtex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Falcao Goncalves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Fairtex darts in and clinches Falcao Goncalves up against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fairtex. Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Falcao Goncalves 's eye. Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage. Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Falcao Goncalves's defenses. Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Falcao Goncalves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fairtex content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fairtex lands an elbow inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow. Fairtex is trying to stall.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch. Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcao Goncalves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcao Goncalves takes a knee to the side of the body. Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Falcao Goncalves blocks with his arms.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fairtex. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Falcao Goncalves blocks with his arms.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Falcao Goncalves shrugs off. Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment. Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body. Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment. Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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. Fairtex blocking some punches.
Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Falcao Goncalves blocks it.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Falcao Goncalves shrugs off. Falcao Goncalves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falcao Goncalves takes a knee to the side of the body. Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Falcao Goncalves won't want to take too many of those. Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Falcao Goncalves avoids the damage to the body. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Falcao Goncalves won't want to take too many of those. Fairtex taking a breather. Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcao Goncalves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fairtex has Falcao Goncalves pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao Goncalves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fairtex wants to stall.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex has Falcao Goncalves pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao Goncalves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. Falcao Goncalves managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Falcao Goncalves blocks it.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex has Falcao Goncalves pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao Goncalves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex has Falcao Goncalves pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao Goncalves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage. Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fairtex lands an elbow just above Falcao Goncalves 's eye. Fairtex keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex. Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Falcao Goncalves avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fairtex keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Falcao Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Falcao Goncalves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falcao Goncalves managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch. Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falcao Goncalves avoids it. Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch. Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fairtex working Falcao Goncalves over with knees to the body. Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Falcao Goncalves 's eye. Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanouk Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sanouk Fairtex's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fairtex rushes Falcao Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Sanouk Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body. Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him. Come on Fairtex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow. Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fairtex has Falcao Goncalves pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao Goncalves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body. Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcao Goncalves blocks it with crossed arms. Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position. Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcao Goncalves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. Fairtex has Falcao Goncalves pressed against the cage, preventing Falcao Goncalves from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Fairtex keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falcao Goncalves.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcao Goncalves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling the position. Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away. Falcao Goncalves takes a knee to the side of the body. Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Falcao Goncalves's face.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcao Goncalves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment. Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. Fairtex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcao Goncalves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Falcao Goncalves avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Fairtex prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcao Goncalves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away. Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sanouk Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falcao Goncalves.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairtex has double underhooks. The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Fairtex has the dominant position. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fairtex lands a damaging elbow. Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falcao Goncalves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fairtex lands an elbow just above Falcao Goncalves 's eye. Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcao Goncalves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away. Fairtex lands an elbow just above Falcao Goncalves 's eye. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Falcao Goncalves won't want to take too many of those. Fairtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away. Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
That's four 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. Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fairtex working Falcao Goncalves over with knees to the body. Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Falcao Goncalves won't want to take too many of those. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges. Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falcao Goncalves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex is controlling him. Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage. Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A knee to the head by Fairtex.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Falcao Goncalves misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Sanouk Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fairtex 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanouk Fairtex!
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