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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenton Bryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos Goncalves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brenton Bryce's chin.
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217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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211 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santos Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brenton Bryce!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Bryce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Bryce.
Bryce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Bryce won't allow it.
Bryce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Santos Goncalves has been cut.
Bryce lands an elbow inside that Goncalves shrugs off.
Bryce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Bryce has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goncalves as Bryce tries to tie him up.
Goncalves tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bryce to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryce lands a knee to the head.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Bryce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bryce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryce tries to stall but Goncalves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bryce crunches a lovely knee into Goncalves's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bryce.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Goncalves goes for a takedown attempt but Bryce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Bryce forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Bryce to work.
Bryce lands an elbow inside.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryce is defending well.
Bryce landing knees to the body.
Bryce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Bryce. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bryce smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bryce cracks Goncalves with a nice body shot.
Goncalves takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryce clinches with his opponent.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Bryce manages to get underhooks.
Bryce is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bryce breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.
A head kick from Bryce lands but Goncalves takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryce lands a big head kick that sends Goncalves tumbling to the mat! Bryce takes a step backwards and waves Goncalves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Goncalves is rocked!
Santos Goncalves's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryce closes the distance looking for a takedown. Goncalves stuffs it but Bryce still has hold of him. Bryce picks Goncalves up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Bryce slams Goncalves to the floor and that's really hurt Goncalves - he doesn't know where he is! Bryce throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenton Bryce!
In his post fight interview, Brenton Bryce started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Santos Goncalves stepped up to the mic, saying 'whatever it is what it is'.
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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
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