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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole as his entrance music. Mr Gonzalez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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191 cm
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179 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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175 cm
21
180 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reynaldo Da Silva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot. Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now. Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms. Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top. Da Silva lands a nice knee to the body. Gonzalez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mr Gonzalez has been cut. Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it. Da Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Da Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Da Silva to the mat but Da Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Reynaldo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gonzalez. Gonzalez digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank. Da Silva is breathing heavily. Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonzalez. Da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez. Gonzalez lands a right hand. Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez has Da Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Da Silva. A right handed body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Come on Gonzalez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now. Da Silva lands a nice elbow. Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Da Silva.
Good body shot from Gonzalez.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gonzalez with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva. With the fighters up against the cage, Da Silva throws an elbow but misses. Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzalez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Da Silva stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses. Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms. Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Da Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzalez's brow. Gonzalez works on Da Silva's body with a couple of short punches. Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Da Silva. Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Gonzalez wants a takedown.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Da Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonzalez drops back down to his feet.
Gonzalez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Da Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Gonzalez manages to get the takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzalez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva tries to clinch up and Gonzalez counters by clinching up. Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Gonzalez's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Silva. Gonzalez lands a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Da Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead. Da Silva missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gonzalez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Gonzalez's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range. Da Silva darts in trying to clinch and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand. Da Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably and Gonzalez counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gonzalez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gonzalez avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gonzalez is leaning against Da Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gonzalez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Reynaldo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gonzalez. A left hand lands to the body for Gonzalez.
Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nice body punch from Gonzalez. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gonzalez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Da Silva or not. Gonzalez pushes Da Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside. Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut. Da Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzalez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Gonzalez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez is looking to control Da Silva's arms but Da Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzalez has his back to the cage. Da Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Nice body punch from Gonzalez. Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body. Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Silva. Gonzalez jumps guard but Da Silva stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Silva. Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzalez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzalez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzalez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzalez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Gonzalez digs a right hand into Da Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Da Silva's gas tank. Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike from Da Silva.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown. Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Mr Gonzalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range. Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it. Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands. Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside. Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
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. Gonzalez rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage. Gonzalez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Da Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Da Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Da Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple. Da Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Da Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez lands a body punch. A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Da Silva improves position. Gonzalez is trying to drag Da Silva to the mat but Da Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzalez avoids the damage to the body. Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzalez's efforts to push away. Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Gonzalez's ribcage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mr Gonzalez's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Da Silva against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a body shot. Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gonzalez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away. Da Silva tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch and Da Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gonzalez takes an elbow to the forehead. Gonzalez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head. Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms. Da Silva tries a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Da Silva is calmly controlling the position for now. Gonzalez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Da Silva kicks Gonzalez off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez clinches but Da Silva breaks the clinch and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva. Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzalez.
Da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Da Silva wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Da Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gonzalez lands a head shot. Gonzalez tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away and Da Silva counters by moving into the clinch. A short left from Gonzalez. Da Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Da Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Reynaldo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mr Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Da Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Gonzalez.
Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzalez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynaldo Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Gonzalez. Gonzalez blocks an elbow strike. Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it. With the fighters up against the cage, Da Silva throws an elbow but misses. Da Silva misses with an elbow over the top. The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzalez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms. Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards. Gonzalez avoiding damage as Da Silva throws knees to the body.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gonzalez 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gonzalez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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