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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Goode (ranked 4693 p4p, 426 weight class) and Lothario Renaldo (ranked 5191 p4p, 460 weight class). Lothario Renaldo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lothario Renaldo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renaldo misses with a combination
and Goode counters by moving into the clinch.
Renaldo tries a body shot but Goode blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renaldo.
Renaldo misses with a body punch.
Renaldo is trying to break the clinch but Goode has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Goode.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode stalling in the clinch.
Come on Goode - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goode dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two 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.
Goode has Renaldo pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Goode.
Goode uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renaldo.
Renaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goode.
As Renaldo tries to get set, Goode tries to push him back and clinch up but Renaldo manages to avoid the attempt.
Renaldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goode tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Renaldo defends well and Goode ends up having to push Renaldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Renaldo as he jumps to the side.
Goode seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Renaldo misses with a body shot.
Goode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Renaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Goode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renaldo swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Goode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Renaldo pinned against the cage. Renaldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Renaldo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goode backs up against the cage.
Goode fails with the takedown.
Lothario Renaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goode moves out of range as Renaldo strikes.
Goode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Renaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode shoots in but no luck this time.
Renaldo is looking for the big counter here.
Renaldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goode looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Renaldo throws out a loose jab but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Renaldo.
Renaldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Goode staying out of range there.
Goode tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Renaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Renaldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goode in his tracks.
Renaldo loads up on a big right hand but Goode slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Renaldo tries to get set, Goode tries to push him back and clinch up but Renaldo manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Renaldo.
Goode tries for a takedown but Renaldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lothario Renaldo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goode is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Renaldo swings for the body but Goode moves out of range.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Renaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renaldo.
As Renaldo tries to get set, Goode tries to push him back and clinch up but Renaldo manages to avoid the attempt.
Renaldo lands a jab to Goode's midsection.
Renaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renaldo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renaldo misses with a body shot.
Goode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goode tries to counter by clinching up but Renaldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Renaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Renaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Renaldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Goode shoots in and drives through. Renaldo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Goode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renaldo misses with a looping left.
Goode seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Goode shoots in for a takedown but Renaldo shows good takedown defense.
Goode slips a jab from Renaldo.
Renaldo throws a series of strikes that have Goode backpedaling.
Renaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Renaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goode wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renaldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Renaldo throws out a loose jab but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Renaldo with a jab.
Renaldo cracks Goode with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Goode moves away from the strike by Renaldo.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Renaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goode.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Goode slips under a jab from Renaldo.
Goode seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Renaldo misses.
Goode wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Renaldo misses with a body shot.
Renaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goode manages to avoid it.
Goode tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Renaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Renaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goode sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renaldo jabs at Goode's body.
A lazy left from Renaldo finds it's target.
Goode slips a straight right by Renaldo.
Renaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goode manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renaldo's waist but Renaldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goode off to one side.
No luck for Goode with that takedown attempt.
Goode moves out of range of the strikes.
Goode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renaldo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Renaldo.
Lothario Renaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Goode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Renaldo as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goode takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lothario Renaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goode staying out of range there.
Goode tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Renaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Renaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renaldo scores with a hook.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renaldo.
As Renaldo tries to get set, Goode tries to push him back and clinch up but Renaldo manages to avoid the attempt.
Goode dodges the punch combination from Renaldo.
Goode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Renaldo.
Renaldo throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily.
Goode tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Renaldo manages to circle out of the way.
Renaldo misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode moves out of range as Renaldo strikes.
As Renaldo tries to get set, Goode tries to push him back and clinch up but Renaldo manages to avoid the attempt.
Goode uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renaldo.
A telegraphed right hand from Renaldo misses the target.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Renaldo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goode back to the cage. Renaldo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goode dives in for a single leg takedown but Renaldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renaldo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Goode blocks a jab.
Goode slips under a jab.
Renaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode moves out of range as Renaldo strikes.
Goode wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goode tries for a takedown but Renaldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Goode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renaldo misses with a body shot.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Goode is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renaldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
As Renaldo tries to get set, Goode tries to push him back and clinch up but Renaldo manages to avoid the attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Goode. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goode.
Goode fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renaldo throws a series of punches but Goode moves out of range.
Goode is looking to counter the offense by Renaldo and move into the clinch.
Renaldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Goode is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Renaldo.
Renaldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goode counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Goode displaying some good clinch control by pressing Renaldo up against the cage.
Lothario Renaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Renaldo.
David Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goode throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goode displaying some good clinch control by pressing Renaldo up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lothario Renaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Renaldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lothario Renaldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Lothario Renaldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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