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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strep Agalactaciae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goncalo Alves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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194 cm
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270 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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194 cm
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250 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Strep Agalactaciae! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goncalo Alves! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab from Alves. Alves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A nice leg kick lands there from Alves. Alves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Alves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Agalactaciae. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agalactaciae pinned against the cage. Agalactaciae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Agalactaciae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agalactaciae throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alves was covering up waiting for the punch and Agalactaciae finishes the takedown easily into guard. Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alves pulls Agalactaciae in close to prevent any damage. Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Agalactaciae defends it easily. Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Agalactaciae is proving a slippery customer.
Agalactaciae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves has his foot on Agalactaciae's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agalactaciae works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agalactaciae stopping the sweep attempt from Alves. Alves working a defensive guard here.
Agalactaciae trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alves looking to control but Agalactaciae passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves tries to get to full guard but Agalactaciae has control of the leg. Alves wants to control but Agalactaciae is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Agalactaciae seems content to control. Agalactaciae looks to land a strike but Alves avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Alves working a defensive guard here.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Agalactaciae kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Agalactaciae looking to pass the guard. Agalactaciae knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground. Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy. Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agalactaciae doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Agalactaciae manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Alves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Agalactaciae has picked Alves up and slammed him! Alves can't keep hold of the triangle and Agalactaciae manages to pass to side control! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A lull in the action here as Agalactaciae stalls from top position. Alves can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goncalo Alves dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agalactaciae dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage! A lazy body kick from Alves and Agalactaciae counters with a slapping leg kick. Agalactaciae misses with a body shot.
Alves misses with a leg kick and Agalactaciae counters with a low kick, right behind Alves 's knee. Agalactaciae misses with a low kick.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agalactaciae as he jumps to the side. Agalactaciae shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Agalactaciae tries a low kick but Alves avoids it. Agalactaciae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Agalactaciae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agalactaciae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Strep Agalactaciae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A nice leg kick lands there from Alves. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves. Agalactaciae shrugs it off though. Agalactaciae shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Agalactaciae's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strep Agalactaciae. That's going to take a lot out of him. A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Agalactaciae does a little dance to reset his feet. Alves blocks a low kick nicely. Agalactaciae lands with a nice body punch. Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agalactaciae. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice straight punches there by Alves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alves. Agalactaciae takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses. Alves checks a low kick from Agalactaciae.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agalactaciae tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Agalactaciae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alves. That one must have hurt. Agalactaciae throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily. Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agalactaciae. Goncalo Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup. Agalactaciae swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alves. Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alves throws a nice outside leg kick. Alves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Agalactaciae takes a step back to recover. Agalactaciae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves lands a leg kick that knocks Agalactaciae off balance momentarily. A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick. Agalactaciae walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alves. Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Alves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Alves pushing down on Agalactaciae's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Alves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Agalactaciae defend it? Alves steps over the head and cranks it - Agalactaciae is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goncalo Alves!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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