Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021

180 cm
37 yrs
150 lbs

155 cm
34 yrs
149 lbs

Goncalves

Tidd

Event: CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021

180 cm
36 yrs
150 lbs

168 cm
27 yrs
155 lbs

Goncalves

Furry

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bryan Furry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Furry shoots in and gets a takedown into Goncalves's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Furry#SUB#
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furry is aware though and is defending well.
Furry trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Furry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully.
Furry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Goncalves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Furry pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Goncalves has his foot on Furry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furry works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Furry from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle here but Furry uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (5) Furry
Goncalves tries to buck Furry off but Furry is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Furry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Furry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Furry is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves is looking to regain half guard here but Furry keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Furry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Furry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furry advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (0) vs (7) Furry#SUB2#
Furry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Goncalves has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Goncalves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Furry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Furry seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily.
Furry wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is defending well. #SUB2#
Furry seems to be looking for submissions.
Furry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Furry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Furry's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (7) Furry#SUB#
Goncalves is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Furry has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Goncalves doesn't have the hooks in and Furry manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (4) vs (9) Furry#T4#
Furry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Furry passes Goncalves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Furry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Furry's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (8) vs (9) Furry
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Furry wants to control his opponent's hands but Goncalves gets his hands free. #SUB#
Goncalves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Furry tries to roll but Goncalves sticks to his back. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Furry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Furry for a finish.
Goncalves not allowing Furry to control his hands.
Furry manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goncalves's guard. Nice work there by Furry.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (8) vs (11) Furry#T5##SUB2#
Furry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Furry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furry has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furry tries to free his leg and advance position but Goncalves is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Furry passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Furry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well. #T6##SUB2#
Furry is looking for a kimura here.
Goncalves gets full guard.
Goncalves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Furry tries to pass.
Furry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (8) vs (14) Furry#SUB2#
Furry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Furry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7#
Goncalves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Furry is working for a kimura but Goncalves is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Goncalves is defending against the submission attempts here by Furry.
Goncalves is not content to let Furry control the position.#T8#
Furry is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furry trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Furry trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily.
Furry prevents Goncalves from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Furry is working for a kimura but Goncalves is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Goncalves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Furry escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Furry!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (8) vs (17) Furry
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Goncalves regains half guard.
Furry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T10##SUB2#
Furry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Furry is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furry to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Furry seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Furry has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Furry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goncalves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Furry trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Furry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goncalves has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Furry wants to work for an arm triangle but Goncalves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Furry is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furry to get the leverage.
Furry moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (8) vs (20) Furry
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
Well,Goncalves is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Furry moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (8) vs (22) Furry#T13#
Goncalves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Furry wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Furry is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furry to get the leverage. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Furry controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Furry is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furry to get the leverage. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goncalves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily. #T14##SUB#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Furry passes Goncalves's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furry pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Furry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goncalves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (8) vs (25) Furry

And that's the end of the fight!
Furry wins on points by 25 to 8.
A victorious Bryan Furry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs

173 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

Goncalves

Gordon

Event: CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee
Date: Apr 04, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs

172 cm
29 yrs
150 lbs

Goncalves

Halloween

Event: CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021

180 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
159 lbs

Goncalves

Gordo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Goncalves pulls guard.
Gordo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gordo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is staying active underneath Gordo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Gordo trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it. #T1#
Gordo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Gordo is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordo trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goncalves.
Gordo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (3) Gordo
Gordo tries to move to mount but Goncalves blocks the move with his legs.
Gordo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Gordo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #T3#
Gordo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goncalves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gordo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goncalves's legs.
Goncalves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordo's best efforts.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gordo wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordo trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well. #SUB2#
Gordo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Gordo is keen to just control but Goncalves is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordo is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Gordo is controlling well. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
Gordo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gordo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Goncalves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordo's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (3) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Goncalves's arms.
Goncalves keeps control of the position as Gordo tries to break free. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for the choke but no joy. #T6#
Goncalves tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordo pushed the leg off.
Gordo is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Goncalves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gordo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a choke. Gordo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Gordo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (4) vs (5) Gordo#SUB#
Gordo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordo has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Gordo passes Goncalves's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gordo prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordo uses his free foot to push down on Goncalves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goncalves.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (8) Gordo
Goncalves gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Gordo trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Gordo eventually gives up the hold.
Gordo is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Goncalves won't allow Gordo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gordo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordo wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves won't allow Gordo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Gordo has control of the leg.
Gordo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (11) Gordo
Gordo looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves is controlling an arm, preventing Gordo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.
Gordo fails to move to back control. #T11#
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
Gordo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gordo wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is defending well. #SUB2#
Gordo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goncalves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Gordo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (14) Gordo
Gordo tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Gordo fails to move to back control.
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gordo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goncalves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Gordo moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (17) Gordo
Gordo advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (4) vs (19) Gordo
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Gordo's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves prevents Gordo from taking his back.#T14#
Goncalves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gordo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Gordo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordo is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordo wins on points by 19 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Eddy Gordo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 167: Arias vs Sanchez II
Date: Jan 31, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
150 lbs

173 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs

Goncalves

Cruz

Event: CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021

180 cm
34 yrs
150 lbs

163 cm
33 yrs
153 lbs

Goncalves

Anton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Tim Anton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Anton gets a double leg takedown into Goncalves's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Anton
Anton forces his way into half guard.
Goncalves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goncalves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
Anton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Anton pushes his legs off easily.
Anton forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anton controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Goncalves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anton wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anton looking to improve position, pressing down on Goncalves's thigh with his hand. Goncalves seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Anton paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Anton's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Goncalves picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dilon Goncalves!
An out of breath Dilon Goncalves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 56
Date: Dec 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ithamar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ithamar showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Ithamar wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ithamar seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goncalves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Ithamar is working for a kimura but Goncalves is defending it quite comfortably.
Goncalves gets back to full guard.
Ithamar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cope's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ithamar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goncalves has his foot on Ithamar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ithamar works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Goncalves has his foot on Ithamar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ithamar works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ithamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ithamar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ithamar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ithamar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Ithamar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Goncalves!#SUB2#
Ithamar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goncalves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Ithamar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goncalves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ithamar controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar fails to take his opponent's back.
Ithamar looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Ithamar maintains control.
Goncalves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goncalves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goncalves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goncalves defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ithamar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goncalves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goncalves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ithamar gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ithamar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Goncalves gets back to full guard.
Ithamar throwing strikes but missing.
Ithamar landing some decent shots from guard.
Ithamar cracks Goncalves with a solid left hand.
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Goncalves blocks nicely.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ithamar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goncalves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goncalves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goncalves!

Ithamar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goncalves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Goncalves has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ithamar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Goncalves yanks on the arm and Ithamar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Goncalves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020

169 cm
43 yrs
146 lbs

180 cm
33 yrs
150 lbs

Fei Chung

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wu Fei Chung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Goncalves has Fei Chung up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Goncalves pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for subs off his back but Fei Chung has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fei Chung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fei Chung wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fei Chung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well.
Fei Chung wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fei Chung pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Fei Chung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.
Fei Chung wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position. #T1#
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fei Chung passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (3) vs (0) Goncalves
Fei Chung trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves regains half guard.
Fei Chung wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Fei Chung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Fei Chung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fei Chung is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fei Chung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fei Chung (6) vs (0) Goncalves
Fei Chung prevents Goncalves from getting the reversal.
Fei Chung tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead Fei Chung has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Fei Chung (9) vs (0) Goncalves
I really don't envy Goncalves right now. #SUB#
Goncalves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fei Chung. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Fei Chung has locked on a rear naked choke here! Goncalves is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wu Fei Chung!
A very excited looking Wu Fei Chung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PANDA 41
Date: Nov 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goncalves moves forwards but Ho Soon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goncalves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho Soon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Soon scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Goncalves or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho Soon, which made it look bad.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Soon misses the target.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick that knocks Goncalves off balance momentarily.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Goncalves moves out of range.
Crunch! Ho Soon slams his shin into Goncalves's torso.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goncalves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Ho Soon pushes him off.
Ho Soon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon punishes Goncalves's body with a nice straight punch.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves tries to counter with a takedown but Ho Soon is quick to defend against it.
Goncalves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho Soon lands with a cross.
Goncalves shoots in but Ho Soon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goncalves swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Soon! But no joy.
Ho Soon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Ho Soon keeps it at a distance.
Ho Soon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Soon works Goncalves's body with a nice hook.
Goncalves defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goncalves doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho Soon circles away.
Goncalves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho Soon circles away.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ho Soon misses. #T4#
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goncalves. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho Soon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goncalves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goncalves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Soon jabs Goncalves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Goncalves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves checks a low kick from Ho Soon.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
Ho Soon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goncalves dodges the punch combination from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves attempts a counter takedown but Ho Soon avoids it well and moves away.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goncalvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves swinging wildly here.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
Ho Soon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Soon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ho Soon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ho Soon swats away the attempt to clinch by Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Ho Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Ho Soon circles away.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goncalves in his tracks.
Ho Soon misses with a right hand #CL#
and Goncalves counters by moving into the clinch.
Ho Soon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
Ho Soon is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho Soon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Ho Soon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ho Soon throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Soon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho Soon to keep the fight standing.
Ho Soon lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho Soon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ho Soon gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ho Soon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Ho Soon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho Soon to keep the fight standing.
Ho Soon lands an uppercut.
Ho Soon lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
A body shot lands from Ho Soon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Goncalves pulls Ho Soon into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ho Soon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Ho Soon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ho Soon is stalling in the full guard.
Ho Soon wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.#T3#
Ho Soon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ho Soon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ho Soon controlling from the top position.
Ho Soon wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Goncalves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ho Soon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goncalves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is looking to regain half guard here but Ho Soon keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goncalves trying to remain calm as Ho Soon controls from the top position.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Goncalves is trying to escape the position but Ho Soon is controlling the position.
Goncalves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ho Soon is staying tight to Goncalves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ho Soon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ho Soon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Ho Soon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon 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!#R3#
Jab by Ho Soon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ho Soon manages to circle out of the way.
Ho Soon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ho Soon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goncalves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goncalves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho Soon lands with a right hand. #CL#
Goncalves forces Ho Soon back against the cage and clinches.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ho Soon stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ho Soon stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Ho Soon. #TD#
Goncalves jumps guard. #T1#
Ho Soon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goncalves is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ho Soon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ho Soon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho Soon defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Goncalves has his foot on Ho Soon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ho Soon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ho Soon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho Soon forces his way into half guard.
Ho Soon stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ho Soon.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ho Soon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ho Soon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Ho Soon controlling from the full mount.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chu Ho Soon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goncalves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ho Soon. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Ho Soon isn't that keen on the idea.
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goncalves wants to get back to full guard.
Ho Soon wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Ho Soon is taking a breather. Goncalves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Soon controlling the action here.
Ho Soon moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ho Soon 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werthers tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Werthers misses.
Werthers throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Goncalves darts in and clinches Werthers up against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Werthers to keep the fight standing.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Werthers won't allow it.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Werthers's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Werthers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Goncalves manages to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Werthers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Werthers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werthers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Werthers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Werthers wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Werthers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goncalves haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Goncalves is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Werthers rolls with it to try and escape but Goncalves cranks on the arm and Werthers is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Werthers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards. #TD2#
Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground.
Werthers is looking to work some ground and pound but Goncalves has wrist control.#SUB2#
Werthers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Werthers has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for a triangle here. Werthers is fighting it but it looks tight! Goncalves pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Werthers is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves!
A victorious Dilon Goncalves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Machin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goncalves was covering up waiting for the punch and Machin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Machin is pushing down on Goncalves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goncalves is fighting to maintain full guard but Machin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Machin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Goncalves is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Machin!
Miguel Machin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PANDA 6
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves cracks a nice hook into Dominiguez's ribs.#TD#
Dominiguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goncalves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dominiguez in side control, throwing shots but Goncalves defends.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Goncalves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dominiguez connects with a decent elbow.
Dominiguez throwing strikes but Goncalves manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dominiguez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a kimura but Dominiguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goncalves to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominiguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dominiguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Dominiguez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goncalves is on him like a limpet, forcing Dominiguez back against the cage.#TD2#
Goncalves pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Dominiguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominiguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dominiguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominiguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominiguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Goncalves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominiguez wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Dominiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dominiguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dominiguez passes Goncalves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dominiguez throwing shots but Goncalves is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Dominiguez seems content to control.
Dominiguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Goncalves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominiguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Dominiguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dominiguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominiguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goncalves defending well though. #SUB#
Dominiguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Dominiguez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominiguez pulls his head out easily.
Dominiguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goncalves's head.
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominiguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dominiguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominiguez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominiguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goncalves's head. #SU#
Dominiguez decides to return to a standing position.
Dominiguez circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Dominiguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goncalves on his heels. He'll look to pass Goncalves's guard now, I'm sure.
Dominiguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominiguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Dominiguez from controlling successfully.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Dominiguez throws an elbow that misses. Goncalves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dominiguez's guard. Nice move by Goncalves!#REVB#
Dominiguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dominiguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dominiguez keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass. #SUB#
Dominiguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goncalves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominiguez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Dominiguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Dominiguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dominiguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dominiguez is looking to stall here but Goncalves recovers full guard.
Dominiguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dominiguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Dominiguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominiguez throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez postures up and lands a big shot to Goncalves's brow. #SU#
Dominiguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Dominiguez rushes Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Goncalves decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominiguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominiguez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dominiguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dominiguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Goncalves has wrist control.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Dominiguez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dominiguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dominiguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Goncalves has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dominiguez throwing strikes from guard but Goncalves blocks nicely. #SU#
Goncalves is working an open guard so Dominiguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Dominiguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goncalves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dominiguez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Goncalves works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Dominiguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominiguez defends it easily.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Dominiguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goncalves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dominiguez. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dominiguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dominiguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dominiguez advances position into side control!#T3#
Dominiguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Cruz Dominiguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominiguez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Goncalves dodges the ground and pound from Dominiguez.
Goncalves tries to buck Dominiguez off but Dominiguez is having none of it.
Dominiguez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Dominiguez tries to score with some ground and pound. Goncalves controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dominiguez. #SUB#
Dominiguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goncalves tries to bench press Dominiguez off him but Dominiguez keeps the position. #T4#
Goncalves dodges the ground and pound from Dominiguez.
Goncalves is looking to regain half guard here but Dominiguez keeps moving and retains side control.
Dominiguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Dominiguez is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominiguez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goncalves is avoiding damage well.
Goncalves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goncalves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dominiguez is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Dominiguez looks to land a strike but Goncalves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominiguez is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Dominiguez dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Goncalves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dominiguez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dominiguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominiguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominiguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dominiguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Dominiguez from controlling successfully.
Dominiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominiguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dominiguez wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominiguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominiguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Dominiguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dominiguez postures up and lands a big shot to Goncalves's brow. #SUB2#
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dominiguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dominiguez is working Goncalves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominiguez working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Dominiguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goncalves, up you get! #TD#
Dominiguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goncalves did well to prevent Dominiguez getting side control.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominiguez wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Dominiguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominiguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goncalves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominiguez.
Goncalves tries to roll over but Dominiguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as Dominiguez sits in half guard.
Dominiguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goncalves is not content to let Dominiguez control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominiguez pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is staying active underneath Dominiguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dominiguez connects with a nice short shot to Goncalves's temple.
Cruz Dominiguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominiguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dominiguez content to control rather than advance.
Dominiguez thows a huge punch but Goncalves dodges it nicely.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominiguez drops an elbow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Dominiguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dominiguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Dominiguez working Goncalves over with strikes.
Goncalves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dominiguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goncalves's head.
Dominiguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goncalves's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Dominiguez is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Dominiguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominiguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominiguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goncalves's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Dominiguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dominiguez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Dominiguez!

Event: PF24 Alcala v McStafferson
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doctore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
A nice side step and Doctore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doctore struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncalves controls his hands.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Doctore holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doctore.
Doctore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##SU2#
Doctore stands up from Goncalves's guard - Doctore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doctore throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Goncalves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doctore pinned against the cage. Doctore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Doctore moves out of range.
It seemed like Doctore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves works Doctore's body with a nice hook.
We've been informed that Doctore has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Doctore takes the fight into the clinch.
Doctore tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Doctore back against the cage. #T2##TD#
Goncalves manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doctore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doctore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Doctore stands up from Goncalves's guard - Doctore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Doctore throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Goncalves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doctore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Doctore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
Goncalves works the jab nicely.
Doctore stuffs the takedown.
Doctore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goncalves darts in looking for a takedown but Doctore gets double underhooks and turns Goncalves into the cage.
Doctore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Doctore keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Doctore catches Goncalves right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Goncalves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goncalves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doctore pushes Goncalves off looking to stand but Goncalves dives back in and keeps control. #T4##SUB#
Goncalves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Goncalves wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doctore is trying to escape back to his feet but Goncalves uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Goncalves prevents Doctore from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oenomaus Doctore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Goncalves clinches up with Doctore and pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Doctore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Goncalves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goncalves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Goncalves has a closed guard, preventing Doctore from standing up. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doctore defends well.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Doctore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goncalves, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore stuffs the takedown attempt from Goncalves. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch but Doctore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Doctore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goncalves. Goncalves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Doctore has knocked Goncalves down with a huge combo! Doctore steps away and waves a wobbly Goncalves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Goncalves is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves tries to clinch
and Doctore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Goncalves seems to have got his legs back now.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Doctore moves away
and Doctore counters with a nice uppercut.
Doctore avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Doctore tries to keep at a distance but Goncalves has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Doctore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Doctore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doctore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goncalves misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doctore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Doctore.
Goncalves tries to counter by clinching up but Doctore breaks away and moves out of range.
Goncalves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Doctore. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Doctore misses with a body shot.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doctore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doctore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goncalves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goncalves swings for the body but Doctore moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Doctore misses.#T4#
Doctore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Doctore clinches up with Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Doctore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doctore lands a nice hook to Goncalves's body. Goncalves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doctore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Doctore. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Doctore uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oenomaus Doctore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dilon Goncalves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goncalves slips under a jab from Doctore.
Goncalves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Goncalves clinches up against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doctore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doctore dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Doctore pushes Goncalves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goncalves jumps guard but Doctore stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Doctore has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doctore lands a nice uppercut.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Doctore has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goncalves jumps guard but Doctore stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doctore walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Doctore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Doctore holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doctore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Doctore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves closes the distance but Doctore moves to the side
and Doctore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doctore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doctore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goncalves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doctore manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Goncalves gets a double leg takedown into Doctore's guard.#ES2#
Doctore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Goncalves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doctore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goncalves on the side of the head. #T3#
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Doctore keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Doctore keeps it at a distance.
Oenomaus Doctore seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doctore lands a body punch.
Doctore scores a nice knee to the body.
Goncalves jumps guard but Doctore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Doctore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Goncalves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doctore!
Doctore wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves drags him back down.#T4#
Goncalves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Doctore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doctore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Goncalves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doctore pushes Goncalves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goncalves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oenomaus Doctore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doctore 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oenomaus Doctore!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oenomaus Doctore waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 4044 p4p, 373 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 1709 p4p, 197 weight class). Goncalves comes to the ring accompanied by TAPOUT. McCain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anywhere I Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

180 cm
31 yrs
150 lbs

166 cm
25 yrs
140 lbs

Goncalves

McCain

McCain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goncalves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.
McCain wants to take a breather but Goncalves is having none of it.

McCain is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goncalves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to pass the guard.

Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
McCain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCain is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCain works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCain is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCain is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
McCain controlling the action here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCain prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
McCain content to control rather than advance.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCain wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (5) McCain
Goncalves is controlling an arm, preventing McCain from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Goncalves (0) vs (8) McCain
Goncalves turns into McCain and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (8) McCain
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (10) McCain

McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCain content to stall in guard here.

Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCain is aware though and is defending well.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCain looking to pass the guard.

Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
McCain controls from within his opponent's guard.

Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.

McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.

Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
McCain controlling from the top position.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Goncalves has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCain wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 10 to 2.

Event: CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 2286 p4p, 240 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3901 p4p, 347 weight class). Goncalves has chosen TAPOUT as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

178 cm
24 yrs
148 lbs

180 cm
31 yrs
150 lbs

Schlong

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Schlong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (0) Goncalves

Schlong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Schlong moves into full mount! Goncalves won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (5) vs (0) Goncalves
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schlong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goncalves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Schlong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goncalves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlong.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (8) vs (0) Goncalves
Goncalves is wriggling around trying to escape.

Schlong working for a submission but Goncalves is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Schlong looking for a guillotine from mount but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Schlong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goncalves to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schlong (11) vs (0) Goncalves

Schlong is looking for the choke from the back position but Goncalves is controlling his hands well.

Schlong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Goncalves is defending well though. Schlong let's go of the attempt for now.
Schlong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Schlong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schlong is hanging on to Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.

Goncalves defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (11) vs (2) Goncalves

Schlong working for a triangle but Goncalves defends it easily.
Goncalves trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schlong looking to control.
Schlong keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Schlong controls Goncalves momentarily but Goncalves frees himself.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Schlong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schlong is trying to keep Goncalves in close.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves slips nicely into half guard.
Schlong is looking to improve his position.

Goncalves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Goncalves is working for a submission of some sort.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schlong is just riding it out for now. Goncalves eventually gives up the hold.

Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schlong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves.
Schlong tries to get to full guard but Goncalves has control of the leg.
Schlong wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Schlong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goncalves pulls his head out easily.
Schlong trying to control but Goncalves postures up.

Goncalves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schlong is positioning himself well to prevent Goncalves advancing to mount.
Goncalves is pressing down on Schlong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schlong is holding on for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schlong wants to improve his position but Goncalves is controlling well.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schlong defends it well.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura here.
Goncalves is thwarting Schlong's attempts to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Schlong actively working from the bottom here.

Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura here.

Schlong is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Schlong actively working from the bottom here.

Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schlong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schlong gets full guard.
Schlong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goncalves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (11) vs (5) Goncalves

Goncalves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves working away.

Goncalves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schlong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goncalves working away.

Goncalves tries for a kimura but Schlong is defending well.

Goncalves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is trying to control Goncalves's posture but Goncalves avoids it.
Schlong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schlong wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Goncalves wants to work for an arm triangle but Schlong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goncalves prevents Schlong from improving his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schlong defends it well.
Goncalves works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (11) vs (8) Goncalves
Schlong gets back to half guard.

Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schlong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Schlong has his foot on Goncalves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goncalves works his way back into a safe position though.

Schlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Schlong has his feet on Goncalves's thighs here. He's pushed Goncalves off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Goncalves screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Schlong!
Long Schlong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3701 p4p, 313 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 1338 p4p, 148 weight class). Goncalves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TAPOUT. Chris Millennium is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

180 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

175 cm
41 yrs
155 lbs

Goncalves

Millennium

Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Millennium gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Millennium

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Millennium wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Millennium wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Millennium is trying to control the action in half guard but Goncalves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Millennium looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Millennium is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Millennium perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Millennium seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Millennium controlling the pace.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium stalling away here and it's allowed Goncalves to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.

Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Millennium pushes his legs off easily.
Millennium trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Millennium is aware though and is defending well.
Millennium passes Goncalves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Millennium is keen to just control but Goncalves is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium tries to pass to full mount but Goncalves defends it.

Millennium is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Millennium keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Millennium wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.

Millennium is working for a submission of some sort.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as Millennium sits in half guard.
Millennium performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Millennium controlling the pace.
Goncalves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is not content to let Millennium control the position.

Millennium is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Millennium to get the leverage.
Millennium trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
Goncalves wants to improve his position but Millennium is controlling well.
Millennium content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Millennium wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goncalves wants to get back to full guard but Millennium has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (5) Millennium
Goncalves is not content to let Millennium control the position.

Millennium is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Millennium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goncalves looking for a sweep but Millennium has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (0) vs (7) Millennium
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Millennium's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Millennium seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Millennium is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Millennium is looking for a kimura here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Millennium seems content to control.
Millennium wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Millennium is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Millennium is working for a submission of some sort.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Millennium has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (10) Millennium
Goncalves is trying desperately to improve position.
Millennium controlling the pace for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Millennium tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Millennium looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Millennium maintains control.
Millennium content just to control the position here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Millennium looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Millennium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Millennium wants to control the pace but Goncalves is squirming around nicely.

Millennium is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goncalves to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goncalves shrugs it off.
Goncalves can't escape the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Millennium's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Millennium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Millennium prevents Goncalves from getting the reversal.
Millennium looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Millennium looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Millennium can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Goncalves regains half guard.
Millennium is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.

Millennium is trying for a kimura here. Goncalves looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Millennium wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Millennium!
After winning the bout, Chris Millennium thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3700 p4p, 336 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 3014 p4p, 276 weight class). Goncalves comes to the ring accompanied by TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

162 cm
44 yrs
145 lbs

Goncalves

Shot

Shot moves into range and clinches up with Goncalves.

Shot has Goncalves pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shot pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Goncalves tumbling to the mat - Shot dives into Goncalves's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Shot
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
Shot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Shot trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
Shot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Shot defends easily.
Shot wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.
Shot is pushing down on Goncalves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goncalves is fighting to maintain full guard but Shot has managed to sneak the leg through.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Shot seems to be working for a kimura but Goncalves defends the submission attempt.
Shot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot is stalling here. Goncalves is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Shot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Goncalves has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (2) Shot

Goncalves tries for a kimura but Shot is defending well.

Goncalves tries for a kimura but Shot is defending well.
Goncalves working away.
Shot is looking to regain half guard here but Goncalves keeps moving and retains side control.

Goncalves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shot has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Goncalves but great work by Shot.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goncalves (4) vs (6) Shot

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Shot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Shot trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.

Shot is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.

Shot is trying to get an arm triangle but Goncalves is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Goncalves looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shot pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (9) Shot

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Shot isn't that keen on the idea.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.

Shot wants to finish this one by submission but Goncalves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shot.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.

Shot jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Shot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shot's best efforts.
Shot trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.

Shot is looking for a kimura here.
Goncalves moves into full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.

Shot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shot has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Shot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shot defends well.
Goncalves looking for a sweep. Not yet Goncalves, not yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shot is stalling in the full guard.

Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Shot tries to pass.

Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Shot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Shot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (4) vs (12) Shot

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Goncalves is not content to let Shot control the position.

Shot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Shot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Shot moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (4) vs (14) Shot
Goncalves prevents Shot from taking his back.
Shot tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Shot isn't that keen on the idea.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Shot's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves is desperately trying to improve his position but Shot has a good base and remains in mount.
Shot pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goncalves gets back to half guard.
Goncalves is not content to let Shot control the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Shot trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Shot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goncalves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Shot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shot prevents Goncalves from improving his position.

Shot is looking for a kimura but Goncalves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shot to get the leverage.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shot pulls his head out easily.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.

Shot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Shot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.

Shot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shot is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shot wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Shot controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shot wins on points by 14 to 4.
Sebastian Shot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 3513 p4p, 311 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3733 p4p, 328 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goncalves's choice of entrance music: TAPOUT. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

170 cm
29 yrs
158 lbs

180 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

Boesku

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Boesku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goncalves is trying to defend but Boesku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Boesku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boesku is pressing down on Goncalves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goncalves is holding on for now.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well.
Goncalves regains full guard. Nicely done.

Goncalves has an active guard here but Boesku has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boesku pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves is staying active underneath Boesku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Boesku is trying for a kimura here. Goncalves looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boesku wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roman Boesku!
Roman Boesku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 48
Date: Jan 25, 2020

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3772 p4p, 334 weight class) and Peter Smith (ranked 3679 p4p, 325 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goncalves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TAPOUT. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

180 cm
30 yrs
150 lbs

170 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs

Goncalves

Smith

Smith closes the distance and clinches.

Smith jumps into guard, dragging Goncalves to the mat.

Goncalves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Goncalves's guard.

Goncalves has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Goncalves's guard.

Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Goncalves has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

Goncalves working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.

Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.

Smith drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Smith as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Goncalves screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Smith! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Smith!
Peter Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 326 Dassler vs Torturro
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Goncalves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet.
As Goncalves backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goncalves lands a nice looking body shot.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve works over Goncalves's head and body with a nice combination.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Goncalves backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve throws a right hand that Goncalves ducks under and follows up with a left that Goncalves also avoids with ease.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Steve sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goncalves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Goncalves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Goncalves backs off Steve throws a huge counter combo but Goncalves manages to avoid it all.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Goncalves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Goncalves moves into range and clinches up with Steve.#T4#
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goncalves trying to land knees to the body.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Goncalves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steve quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Steve is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilon Goncalves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Goncalves attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Steve tenderised Goncalves's leg. Goncalves is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Goncalves has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Steve. #TD#
Goncalves pulls Steve into guard. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle here but Steve uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goncalves gets full guard.#SUB#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily. #SUB#
Steve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steve has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Goncalves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steve stacks Goncalves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steve!
Goncalves is trying to work for a sweep but Steve has mounted him!
Goncalves is desperately trying to improve his position but Steve has a good base and remains in mount.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Steve gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Goncalves pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Goncalves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steve's efforts to push away.
Goncalves jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Goncalves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goncalves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steve as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goncalves jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve blocking some punches.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Goncalves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steve can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goncalves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steve is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goncalves.#T1#
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Steve gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU2#
Steve stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goncalves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Goncalves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Goncalves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goncalves closes the distance but Steve moves to the side
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.#CL#
Goncalves pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Goncalves fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves wants to clinch but Steve slips to the side
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Goncalves backing up. Goncalves nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Goncalves tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 322 Spud vs The Man
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Goncalves counters by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Andrade.
De Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing De Andrade back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Andrade.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Andrade.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Goncalves pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Goncalves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De Andrade stacks Goncalves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De Andrade!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Andrade tries to stand but Goncalves is controlling his head.
Goncalves is looking to regain half guard here but De Andrade keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
De Andrade wants to stand but Goncalves has his arm trapped.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Andrade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Andrade has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
De Andrade tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Goncalves.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Goncalves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, De Andrade escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by De Andrade!
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Andrade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andrade gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is holding on tight.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves is trying to reverse the position but instead De Andrade has taken his back - oops!
Goncalves tries to roll but De Andrade sticks to his back.
De Andrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goncalves on the ground.
Goncalves keeps trying to improve his position.
De Andrade is riding his opponent, not letting Goncalves buck him off. #SU#
De Andrade gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.#T4#
Goncalves tries to clinch up
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goncalves.
De Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.
Goncalves closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from De Andrade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
De Andrade drops Goncalves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goncalves looks back up at him and smiles so De Andrade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
De Andrade jabs at Goncalves's body.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade drops Goncalves with a big left hand! Goncalves is injured, injured bad! De Andrade jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcelo Costa De Andrade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
St Hype rushes Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Hype lands with a left to the head.
St Hype can't find room to land a body shot as Goncalves controls the action.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Hype smiles and moves away.
St Hype lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goncalves lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Goncalves darts in and clinches St Hype up against the cage.
St Hype lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from St Hype - that landed with a thud.
St Hype is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Goncalves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Hype is defending well for now.
St Hype just leaning against Goncalves, taking a breather.
St Hype looking to stall.
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Goncalves jumps guard.
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!#SUB#
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Hype gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Hype wanted to stand there but Goncalves had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Goncalves pushes a forearm under St Hype's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, St Hype is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Goncalves takes the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Avery holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
Goncalves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Avery tightens his grip and picks Goncalves up, before dumping him to the ground. Goncalves manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avery defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Avery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Avery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Avery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goncalves's guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Goncalves moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Avery with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Avery advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avery is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Avery wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is defending well. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Avery moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Goncalves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Avery's arms.
Goncalves is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Goncalves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Avery's arms.
Avery trying to control.
Avery is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Goncalves. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Avery controlling the position well here. Goncalves rolled but Avery kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves is really stuck here.
Goncalves is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves tries to escape the position.
Avery is working the ground and pound. Can Goncalves escape?
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves tries to break free.
Avery trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goncalves is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Avery off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Goncalves tries to escape but Avery has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Avery lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Avery.
Avery has the hooks in. Goncalves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Avery tries to keep control of the position but Goncalves is staying busy.
Avery doesn't have the hooks in and Goncalves manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Avery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goncalves defends it easily.
Goncalves trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Avery dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Avery lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Avery looking to score a takedown here. Goncalves is defending well but Avery drives through and ends up in Goncalves's guard.#SUB2#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avery trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Avery is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goncalves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Avery advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Avery passes to full mount!
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape. #SUB#
Avery is working for a guillotine from mount but Goncalves frees his head quite easily.
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.
Goncalves is squirming around, avoiding Avery's attempts to control the action.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Avery controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Avery has hold of Goncalves's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goncalves manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Avery lands a big elbow.
Goncalves is looking to get to half guard.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Avery is working for a guillotine from mount but Goncalves frees his head quite easily.
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape. #T3#
Avery landing strikes from the mount.
Avery with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Avery maintains control.
Goncalves regains half guard.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily.
Tyson Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Avery trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery controlling the action here.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Avery trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Avery dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Goncalves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Avery gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Avery stands and throws Goncalves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Avery moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Avery tries to move to mount but Goncalves blocks the move with his legs.
Goncalves looking for a sweep but Avery has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Avery isn't that keen on the idea.
Avery with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Goncalves taking shots to the head.
Avery lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Avery controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Avery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goncalves tries to buck Avery off but Avery is having none of it.
Avery in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goncalves taking a bit of punishment here - Avery scoring with strikes.
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Avery tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #T2#
Goncalves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Avery off and has taken his back!
Avery trying to control the action but Goncalves just sinks the hooks in.
Goncalves doesn't have the hooks in and Avery manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Goncalves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avery has passed into half guard!
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avery trying to mount his opponent but Goncalves defends it.
Avery stalling.
Goncalves is in trouble now - Avery has advanced to mount! #T3#
Avery scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Avery is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goncalves is surviving well by controlling Avery's body position as best he can.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Avery lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avery putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Avery lands a nice shot to the head.
Goncalves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Avery. What's that going to do exactly?
Avery moves to back control. #T4#
Goncalves breaks Avery's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Goncalves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Avery is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Avery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Goncalves throws a sloppy strike and Avery has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Goncalves is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Avery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Avery!

Event: GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Steve looks to land a combination but Goncalves avoids it well.
Goncalves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Goncalves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve avoids the damage to the body.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves blocks a jab.#T1#
Goncalves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve throws out a counter right but Goncalves avoids it with no problem.
Goncalves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goncalves. #T3#
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Goncalves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve. #T4#
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage. #CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Goncalves moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve managing to block the knees to the body from Goncalves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dilon Goncalves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steve connects with a high kick.
Goncalves slips a jab from Steve.
Goncalves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Steve is having none of it.
Goncalves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Goncalves got wobbled bad by a big combination! Steve presses forward with punches and knees until Goncalves stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Goncalves closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 298
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Ricci defending well as Goncalves loads up on a big left hand.
Ricci takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ricci's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricci obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Ricci.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricci throws a leg kick which misses Goncalves's front leg but catches the back leg as Goncalves tries to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with a body shot
and Ricci counters with a solid body kick.
Goncalves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricci.
Goncalves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricci fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricci staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricci lands a head kick. Goncalves smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Goncalves is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Goncalves with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Ricci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goncalves.
It seemed like Ricci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricci thumps Goncalves with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Ricci there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Ricci doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goncalves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Goncalves is looking to clinch.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Ricci drops Goncalves with a beautiful combination! Goncalves stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ricci is looking for the KO!
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Goncalves looks to clinch
and Ricci counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Ricci!
After the fight, Albert Ricci was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Swearengen misses with a looping left.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swearengen defends it nicely.
Swearengen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swearengen lands a lovely overhand right.
Swearengen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Swearengen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Swearengen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Swearengen passes into side control!#SUB2#
Swearengen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Swearengen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Goncalves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swearengen off and has taken his back!
Goncalves is hanging on to Swearengen's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Goncalves looking to break Swearengen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Swearengen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Goncalves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Swearengen rolls, trying to escape but Goncalves keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Goncalves is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Swearengen is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dilon Goncalves!
During a confident post fight interview, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Al Swearengen spoke after the fight, saying 'Pussy got lucky'.

Event: GC 288
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Fight Me throws a lazy right hand but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goncalves steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fight Me.
Fight Me misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fight Me has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fight Me throws a jab but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves with the counter takedown but Fight Me avoids it easily.
Fight Me fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Goncalves has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Goncalves pulls guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Goncalves has his foot on Fight Me's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fight Me works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fight Me doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Goncalves is tightening it up a little... Fight Me has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fight Me reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fight Me taps out! Nice BJJ there by Goncalves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Avery misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Avery drives through with a takedown into Goncalves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avery controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avery's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Avery trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Avery not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Avery avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Avery pushes his legs off easily.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Avery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Avery drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Avery off! Avery jumps back into Goncalves's guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avery is pushing down on Goncalves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goncalves is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avery wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Avery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avery seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Avery is trying to control. Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Avery seems to be looking for submissions.
Goncalves gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goncalves's guard.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avery trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well. #SUB2#
Goncalves with the active half guard here but Avery passes nicely into side control.
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Goncalves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Avery looking for submissions off his back.
Avery is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goncalves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goncalves's back!#SUB#
Avery is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goncalves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goncalves for a finish.
Goncalves tries to escape the position.
Avery is trying to stick to Goncalves's back but Goncalves is turning into Avery. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Avery's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goncalves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Avery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goncalves trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Avery dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Avery misses its target.#CL2#
Goncalves darts in and clinches Avery up against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Avery is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Goncalves can't fight it off and eventually Avery manages to take the fight to the floor. Goncalves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Avery tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goncalves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Avery presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery landing strikes, looking to finish!
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves is working to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Avery is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goncalves is surviving well by controlling Avery's body position as best he can.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Avery breaks from Goncalves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Avery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goncalves is looking to escape.
Goncalves can't escape the position. #T2#
Avery landing punches.
Avery moves to back control.
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
Avery trying to control.
Avery is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Avery looking for the RNC.
Goncalves rolls, trying to escape but Avery keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Avery looking for the RNC.
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!
Goncalves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Avery landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Avery scoring with strikes but Goncalves is staying in there.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.
Goncalves manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avery pulls his head out easily.
Avery trying to pass the guard but Goncalves defending well.
Avery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avery trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Avery is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Avery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Avery stalling.
Avery has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Avery passes into side control!
Avery advances to full mount.
Goncalves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Avery dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Avery tries to keep at a distance but Goncalves has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Avery is trying to trip Goncalves. He has hold of a leg but Goncalves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Avery persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Avery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avery looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avery forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goncalves defends it well.
Avery is looking to advance position but Goncalves won't allow it. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Avery is trying to work for a kimura but Goncalves is defending well.
Avery frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goncalves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Avery fails to advance to Goncalves's back. #T2#
Goncalves is working to get back to half guard.
Avery trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Avery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goncalves manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Goncalves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Avery passes to side control. #T3#
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Goncalves is refusing to be controlled, as Avery sits in half guard.
Avery passes to full mount!
Avery connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Avery looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Avery wants to finish this one by submission but Goncalves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Avery.
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Avery working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goncalves can't escape the position.
Avery tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Avery maintains control.
Avery in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Avery.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Avery postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goncalves looks a forlorn figure.
Goncalves is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Avery!

Event: GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Goncalves ducks right into an uppercut from Vader.
Vader swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goncalves wants to work for an arm triangle but Vader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Goncalves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goncalves is trying to control. Vader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Goncalves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vader is just riding it out for now. Goncalves eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Goncalves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves. #T1##SUB2#
Goncalves is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a kimura but Vader is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goncalves to get the leverage. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vader is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goncalves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Goncalves is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vader rolls with it to try and escape but Goncalves cranks on the arm and Vader is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
After winning the bout, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 263
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Ricci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goncalves.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Ricci.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricci bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goncalves dives in for a single leg takedown but Ricci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ricci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
A little jabbing left from Ricci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricci.
Ricci lands an overhand right.
Albert Ricci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricci with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricci connects with a right hand. Goncalves shakes it off.
Ricci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.#CL#
Goncalves closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A body shot lands from Ricci.
Nice body punch from Ricci.
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ricci just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ricci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ricci.
Ricci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricci.
Ricci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for subs off his back but Ricci has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricci pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Goncalves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ricci escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ricci!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricci gets to mount! Goncalves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ricci passes into side control!
Goncalves tries to bench press Ricci off him but Ricci keeps the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goncalves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goncalves is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Goncalves trying to get back to full guard but Ricci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Goncalves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ricci throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goncalves shoots and misses
and Ricci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ricci scores with a kick to the body.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Ricci lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goncalves slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci connects with a jab.
Goncalves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ricci's waist but Ricci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goncalves off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ricci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goncalves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ricci scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricci.
Ricci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricci as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricci blocks a jab.
Ricci plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricci scores with a shot to the body.
Ricci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricci keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Ricci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricci has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ricci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ricci lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ricci sizes up Goncalves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ricci scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ricci as he avoids it easily.
Goncalves looks to land a combination but Ricci avoids it well.
Ricci swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Ricci.
Ricci lands a jab to the head.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Goncalves's head.
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricci misses with a head kick.
Goncalves seems to have got his legs back now.
Albert Ricci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ricci smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goncalves wants to clinch
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricci lands a slapping body shot.
Ricci lands a body shot.
Ricci ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
Ricci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goncalves. That did some damage!
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ricci moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Ricci lands a big head kick that sends Goncalves tumbling to the mat! Ricci takes a step backwards and waves Goncalves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Ricci is avoiding it.
Ricci getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ricci knocks Goncalves out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Ricci!
In his post fight interview, Albert Ricci started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
Sayed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sayed throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Sayed clinches up against the cage.
Sayed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sayed working aggressively here.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Sayed has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves jumps guard but Sayed stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sayed smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sayed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed won't allow it.
Sayed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Sayed avoiding damage as Goncalves throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Sayed swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goncalves as Sayed tries to tie him up.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Sayed pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sayed.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sayed just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sayed.
Sayed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Sayed.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Sayed has him pressed against the cage.
Sayed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sayed smiles and moves away.
Goncalves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2##CL2#
Sayed has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Sayed blocking some punches.
Sayed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sayed gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed won't allow it.
Sayed is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Sayed misses with some punches.
Sayed pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sayed misses with the head strike.
Goncalves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Sayed stands and steps away. Goncalves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sayed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Sayed has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Goncalves jumps guard but Sayed stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Sayed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Sayed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sayed lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Goncalves. #TD#
Goncalves pulls guard. #SU2#
Goncalves is working an open guard so Sayed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sayed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goncalves, pushing him back against the cage.
Sayed is trying to maintain a safe position but Goncalves gets an underhook and turns Sayed into the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sayed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Sayed has him pressed against the cage.
Sayed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sayed to keep the fight standing.
Sayed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sayed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves gets through Sayed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Sayed lands a left hand.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sayed to keep the fight standing.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sayed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sayed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sayed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed won't allow it.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sayed lands with a light punch inside.
Goncalves trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Sayed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sayed.
A short right from Sayed on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayed stalling in the clinch.
Sayed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Sayed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goncalves up against the cage.
Sayed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goncalves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sayed can turn it around.
Sayed working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irshaad Sayed dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Goncalves moves into range and clinches up with Sayed.
Sayed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sayed is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sayed to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayed.
Sayed working aggressively here.
A short right from Sayed.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sayed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sayed.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sayed just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sayed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sayed.
Sayed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sayed walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Sayed moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sayed. #T1#
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
Goncalves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Sayed has him pressed against the cage.
Sayed swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Goncalves successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Sayed stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Sayed clinches up against the cage.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
Sayed looking to stall.
A short left from Sayed.
Sayed gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sayed throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
Sayed scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Sayed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayed lands with a short shot to the head.
Sayed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sayed smiles and moves away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sayed controlling the action here for a moment.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Sayed has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sayed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sayed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sayed smiles and moves away. #CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch. #T3#
Sayed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goncalves misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
Sayed misses with the head strike.
Sayed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sayed is trying to maintain a safe position but Goncalves gets an underhook and turns Sayed into the cage.
Sayed lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Sayed throws a punch but it's blocked by Goncalves.
Sayed works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Sayed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sayed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sayed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sayed tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Sayed back against the cage.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sayed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Sayed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sayed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Sayed leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sayed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Sayed.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sayed just stands there and leans against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sayed presses Goncalves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Goncalves successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Goncalves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sayed doesn't defend quickly enough and Goncalves has managed to lock this one up! Can Sayed escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Goncalves on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GPG: 51
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Cook takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt - Cook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice jab there from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goncalves's head backwards.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook lands a jab to Goncalves's midsection.#CL2#
Goncalves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cook, pushing him back against the cage.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Goncalves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
Goncalves is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.#T1#
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cook avoids it.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards. #BC#
Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncalves drops his hands momentarily and Cook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goncalves somewhat.
Cook scores with a jab. Goncalves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook thuds his right hand into Goncalves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Goncalves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2##CL2#
Goncalves instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Cook breaks the clinch.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Goncalves.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Dilon Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cook as he connects with a hook.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Cook.
Goncalves lands a slapping body shot.
Goncalves misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves has Cook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cook manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves misses the body punch
and Cook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Cook sprawls well.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cook misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Goncalves lands a nice shot that snaps Cook's head back. #CL2#
Goncalves has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Cook pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cook trying to control the position but instead, Goncalves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cook into the cage.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Cook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Goncalves wants to take the fight to the mat but Cook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Cook drags the fight down to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to prevent any damage.
Goncalves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Cook dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Cook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Cook.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goncalves shoots and misses
and Cook counters with a left to the body.
Goncalves looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook jabs Goncalves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goncalves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goncalves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Cook avoiding damage.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves looking for a takedown.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.#T1##BC#
Cook manages to break the clinch.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
Cook appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook cracks Goncalves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cook cracks Goncalves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Josh Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves staying out of range there.
Cook scores with a jab to the body.
Cook takes one on the button.
Cook lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goncalves swings widly with a right hand
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Goncalves clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the cage.
Cook trying to stall but Goncalves improves his position.
Goncalves is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Goncalves lands a nice uppercut.
Goncalves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cook jumps guard and drags Goncalves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cook holds on and takes a little breather.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goncalves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goncalves defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Goncalves drops back looking for a leg! Cook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cook manages to kick Goncalves off! Goncalves jumps back into Cook's guard.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook is pulling down on Goncalves's head to control his posture. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goncalves trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to his closed guard and prevents Goncalves from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.
Cook slows down the pace here. #TD#
Cook pulls guard effortlessly.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Cook dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goncalves.
Cook lands a right hook to the body.
Goncalves falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Cook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalves darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Goncalves into the cage.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cook pulls guard.
Goncalves being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to prevent any damage.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goncalves drops back looking for a leg! Cook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cook manages to kick Goncalves off! Goncalves jumps back into Cook's guard.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Josh Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cook trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goncalves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Josh Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Goncalves darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Goncalves into the cage.
Cook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goncalves misses with a shot to the body
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goncalves. Goncalves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goncalves takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Cook.
Goncalves fails with the takedown.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cook tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cook to the ground. Cook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Goncalves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Cook manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Goncalves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goncalves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cook lands a jab.
Goncalves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook. #CL2#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cook has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Cook!
An out of breath Josh Cook thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GPG: 45
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Goncalves forces Retherford back against the cage and clinches.
Retherford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Retherford is defending well.
Retherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Retherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Retherford has a couple of punches blocked by Goncalves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retherford.
Retherford misses with some punches.
Retherford pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Retherford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Come on Retherford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goncalves tries to land knees in the clinch but Retherford avoids the damage to the body.
Retherford blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Retherford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Zain Retherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Retherford.
A right hook to the body lands for Retherford.
Retherford scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves wants a takedown.
Goncalves misses with some punches.
Retherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Retherford.
Retherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncalves controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Retherford.
Still in the clinch, Retherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Retherford lands with a short shot to the head.
Retherford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Retherford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Retherford has him pressed against the cage.
Retherford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Retherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Retherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retherford works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Retherford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Retherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retherford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goncalves up against the cage.
Retherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves looks winded!
A hook to the body from Retherford.
Retherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Retherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Retherford.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Retherford.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Retherford.
Goncalves wants a takedown but no success here.
Retherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Retherford.
Retherford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goncalves up against the cage.#T3#
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Retherford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Retherford lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Goncalves manages to pull guard.
Retherford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Retherford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Retherford landing some decent shots from guard.
Retherford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Retherford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Retherford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Retherford landing some decent shots from guard.
Retherford controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Retherford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Goncalves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Retherford uses it to pass to side control.
Retherford is putting a hurting on Goncalves here, landing some big shots from side control.
Retherford is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Retherford working the ground and pound.
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Retherford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Retherford working the head with strikes.
Retherford trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zain Retherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Goncalves goes for a double leg but Retherford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Retherford continues to drive forward.
Goncalves misses with a takedown #KD#
and Goncalves is countered with a crisp right hand from Retherford that sends him to the canvas! Retherford follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Retherford wants to control but Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Goncalves is still in real trouble! Can Retherford finish him?
Goncalves takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big elbow.
Goncalves takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
Retherford taking a breather here. #T1#
Retherford looks up at the clock and then as Goncalves takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Retherford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
Retherford landing a few strikes.
Retherford in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Retherford trying to control the position but Goncalves is working away.
Retherford just content to control the position.
Goncalves tries to buck Retherford off but Retherford is having none of it.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big right hand but Goncalves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Retherford connects with a decent elbow.
Retherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Retherford is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Retherford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Retherford connects with a decent elbow.
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Goncalves being controlled for a moment.
Goncalves tries to buck Retherford off but Retherford is having none of it.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big right hand but Goncalves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goncalves tries to bench press Retherford off him but Retherford keeps the position.
Retherford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Goncalves tries to bench press Retherford off him but Retherford keeps the position.
Retherford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Retherford lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Retherford landing a few strikes.
Retherford trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep.
Goncalves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Retherford cracks Goncalves with a big right hand but Goncalves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goncalves is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Retherford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goncalves is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zain Retherford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dilon Goncalves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goncalves takes a swing at Retherford's ribcage but misses.
Retherford tries to counter with a takedown but Goncalves is quick to defend against it.
Goncalves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Retherford slips the punch.#KD#
Goncalves ducks straight into an uppercut from Retherford and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Goncalves manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Retherford distracts Goncalves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Retherford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Retherford working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Retherford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Retherford lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Goncalves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Retherford has picked Goncalves up and slammed him! Goncalves can't keep hold of the triangle and Retherford manages to pass to side control!
Retherford working the body and head with strikes.
Retherford in side control, just content to control the action for now.
A big shot lands for Retherford! That's hurt Goncalves! Will he recover? Retherford fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zain Retherford!
Zain Retherford bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG: 40
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Goncalves's guard.#SUB#
Goncalves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns pushes down on Goncalves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns works his way into side control.
Burns trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goncalves is not content to let Burns control the position. #T1#
Burns landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burns working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goncalves!
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Burns tries to control but Goncalves wriggling away.
Burns with shots to the head and body - Goncalves looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burns wants to control the pace but Goncalves is squirming around nicely.
Goncalves is wriggling around trying to escape.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Burns has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Goncalves tries to improve his position but Burns has taken his back! Burns has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Goncalves tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Burns pushes Goncalves away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert Burns!
A very excited looking Herbert Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GPG WTF Makeup
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves dips to his left and cracks Wooden with an uppercut!#CL2#
Goncalves has Wooden up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wooden avoids it.#TD#
Wooden is trying to trip Goncalves. He has hold of a leg but Goncalves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wooden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wooden defends well.
Wooden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goncalves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wooden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wooden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooden lands a couple of digs.
Wooden connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Wooden is sitting in close to Goncalves's body. Goncalves has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wooden is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wooden is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goncalves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dilon Goncalves!
During a confident post fight interview, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GPG 32
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Goncalves tries to keep at a distance but Kneecap has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kneecap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneecap gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneecap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goncalves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goncalves there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Kneecap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneecap is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Kneecap scores with a hook to the body.
Kneecap tries to work over Goncalves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneecap misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kneecap as the two fighters clinch.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Goncalves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kneecap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage.
Kneecap displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kneecap has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goncalves shoots and misses #CL#
and Kneecap moves into the clinch.
Kneecap is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneecap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards. #T1#
Kneecap works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Goncalves successfully pulls guard.
Kneecap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kneecap has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goncalves has a closed guard, preventing Kneecap from standing up. #SUB2#
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kneecap is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kneecap has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goncalves is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kneecap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Goncalves has his foot on Kneecap's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kneecap works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kneecap defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kneecap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Kneecap seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kneecap can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kneecap controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kneecap controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kneecap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kneecap slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Goncalves shoots in but Kneecap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kneecap stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kneecap wants it to stay on the feet.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the body.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Kneecap moved out of range.
Goncalves with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kneecap counters with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves looks winded!
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kneecap is looking to wear down Goncalves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kneecap throws a combination. Goncalves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Kneecap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kneecap pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.
Goncalves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kneecap lands with a nice body punch.
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kneecap has managed to clinch.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Kneecap.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneecap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kneecap scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goncalves doesn't seem bothered though.
Goncalves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kneecap is fending him off so far but Goncalves persists. Nope, Kneecap circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneecap fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kneecap scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goncalves shoots in but Kneecap avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goncalves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kneecap can pounce on him.
Kneecap scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Kneecap slaps away a takedown attempt from Goncalves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Kneecap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goncalves under the eye.
Goncalves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneecap connects with a single shot there.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneecap buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pretentious Kneecap is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Kneecap sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goncalves is defended easily by Kneecap.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.#T1#
Goncalves fails to land the takedown.
Goncalves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goncalves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kneecap here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Kneecap gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goncalves is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Kneecap.
Kneecap pushes Goncalves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kneecap as the two fighters clinch.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kneecap.
Kneecap works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap lands a shot to the body.
Kneecap presses Goncalves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goncalves.
Kneecap lands an uppercut.
Kneecap scores with a shoulder strike.
Kneecap lands a shoulder strike.
Kneecap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
Goncalves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kneecap is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Kneecap has him pressed against the cage.
Kneecap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneecap working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneecap scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneecap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Kneecap holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneecap prevents it.
Kneecap gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneecap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Kneecap scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Goncalves is trying to drag Kneecap to the mat but Kneecap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneecap stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneecap digs a right hand into Goncalves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goncalves's gas tank.
Kneecap lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Pretentious Kneecap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneecap lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goncalves or not.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneecap is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneecap digs a right hand underneath Goncalves's ribcage. Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
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!
A right hand to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneecap lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Kneecap.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kneecap is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kneecap.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Kneecap lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneecap prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Kneecap lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneecap is working Goncalves over against the cage.
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneecap pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kneecap. #ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!
Kneecap lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pretentious Kneecap dominated that second round.
That's time! Kneecap's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Goncalves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kneecap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneecap lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Kneecap finish him?
Kneecap with a nice cross.#CL#
Goncalves tries to keep at a distance but Kneecap has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Kneecap - that landed with a thud.
Kneecap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goncalves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneecap works on Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneecap scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Kneecap.
Nice body punch from Kneecap.
A short body shot lands from Kneecap as the two fighters clinch.
Kneecap lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Kneecap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Kneecap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneecap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneecap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneecap lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goncalves or not.
Kneecap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kneecap.
Kneecap lands a left hand.
Kneecap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kneecap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pretentious Kneecap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Kneecap scores with a jab. Goncalves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Kneecap. No joy for Goncalves on that attempt.
Kneecap ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kneecap tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kneecap to the ground. Kneecap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kneecap connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kneecap, as that shot connected.
Pretentious Kneecap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt - Kneecap sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kneecap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Kneecap saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kneecap scores with a nice right hand.
Goncalves fails with a takedown attempt.
Goncalves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kneecap counters with a straight right hand.
Kneecap lands with a nice combination. Goncalves backs away looking to recover.
Dilon Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap lands with a nice combination. Goncalves backs away looking to recover.
Kneecap steps in with a hook that catches Goncalves right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kneecap follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Goncalves looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pretentious Kneecap!
After the big win, Pretentious Kneecap made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Retherford connects with a body shot.
Goncalves has his takedown stuffed
and Retherford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Retherford jabs at Goncalves's body.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Retherford keeps it at a distance.
Retherford with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.#TD#
Goncalves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goncalves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Retherford keeps working.
Goncalves thows a huge punch but Retherford dodges it nicely.
Goncalves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Retherford is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goncalves stalling away here and it's allowed Retherford to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Retherford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Goncalves trying to control but Retherford is working from the bottom.
Retherford trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Retherford is retaining full guard.
Retherford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goncalves manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Retherford postures up and lands a big shot to Goncalves's brow.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
My spies in Team Evolve inform me that Retherford has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Retherford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Retherford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Goncalves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Retherford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goncalves has momentary wrist control but Retherford slips an elbow through the middle.
Goncalves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Retherford's guard. #REVR#
Goncalves pushing down on Retherford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Retherford trying to control here. #SUB#
Goncalves is looking for a kimura here.
Goncalves tries to pass to full mount but Retherford defends it.
Retherford is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but Retherford is defending well.
Retherford is in trouble now - Goncalves has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Goncalves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Retherford manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Retherford is trying to improve his position.
Retherford wants to control but Goncalves postures up.
Retherford tries to bench press Goncalves off him but Goncalves keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Goncalves tries for a kimura but Retherford is defending well. #SUB#
Goncalves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Retherford tries to buck Goncalves off but Goncalves is having none of it.
Retherford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goncalves off and has taken his back!
Goncalves is trying to remain composed but Retherford is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Retherford is hanging on to Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Retherford lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Goncalves hold on?!
Goncalves tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zain Retherford will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Goncalves shoots in looking for a takedown but Retherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goncalves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Retherford tries to counter it with a takedown but Goncalves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown but Retherford shows good takedown defense. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Retherford enables Goncalves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Retherford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Retherford is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Retherford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goncalves escapes and throws Retherford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Retherford is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Retherford is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retherford wants to control but Goncalves postures up.#SUB#
Goncalves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Goncalves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Retherford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Retherford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goncalves's best efforts.
Goncalves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Goncalves is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Retherford is surviving well by controlling Goncalves's body position as best he can.
Retherford wants to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.#SUB#
Goncalves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Goncalves thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dilon Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Goncalves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Retherford is on top in guard.
Retherford passes into half guard.
Goncalves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Retherford scores with a couple of nice shots.
Retherford trying to control from half guard but Goncalves is working away.
Retherford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Goncalves actively working from the bottom here.
Goncalves taking some punishment here, with Retherford in his half guard.
Retherford is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Goncalves is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Retherford is tapping! Great win for Goncalves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFF 24w Ribbler vs Goncalves
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Goncalves fails with the takedown.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Ribbler.
And Goncalves tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribbler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribbler tries to sprawl out of it but Goncalves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribbler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Ribbler as Goncalves shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goncalves takes one on the button.#CL2#
Goncalves closes the distance and pushes Ribbler back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Goncalves controls the action.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ribbler stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goncalves looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Ribbler. #T1#
Ribbler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribbler walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goncalves darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ribbler to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Ribbler's head coaches at Fenrir MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Ribbler drops Goncalves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goncalves looks back up at him and smiles so Ribbler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!
Goncalves glances at the clock... BAM! Ribbler nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Goncalves crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Goncalves is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler retains his lightweight title!
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFF 20 Turkey vs Ibeabuchi
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves. #CL2#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Goncalves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goncalves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goncalves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Goncalves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burns is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Goncalves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.
Goncalves throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Goncalves stalling away here and it's allowed Burns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Goncalves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goncalves throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Goncalves with a nice head shot there.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goncalves is one step ahead there.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Goncalves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
Burns is trying to control the position but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goncalves is one step ahead there. #T3#
Burns looking to control.
Goncalves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Burns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burns passes Goncalves's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burns is looking to stall here but Goncalves recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Burns throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Goncalves's body to avoid the submission. Goncalves has instead reached around Burns's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Goncalves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Herbert Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger and my next opponent better watch out! '.

Event: PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Goncalves has closed the distance and engaged Dos Oliviera in a clinch. #TD2#
Goncalves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dos Oliviera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Oliviera turns into Goncalves and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Oliviera defends it easily.
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dos Oliviera is defending well. Goncalves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dos Oliviera has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goncalves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
A very excited looking Dilon Goncalves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC 19:Baker vs Vurny
Date: Dec 24, 2017

#R1#
Asce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asce pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Asce follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goncalves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asce.
Asce throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce. #REVR##SU2#
Goncalves stands up out of the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Asce lands but Goncalves takes it in his stride.
Asce throws a body shot but no joy.
Goncalves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goncalves with the counter takedown but Asce avoids it easily.
Asce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Good exchange - Asce coming out on top.
Asce misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Goncalves stands up and beckons Asce to his feet.
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asce.
Asce misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asce is wriggling around but Goncalves manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR##SU2#
Goncalves decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Asce sizes up Goncalves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asce misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown. Asce fights it but they end up in guard.
Goncalves won't allow Asce to sweep him here. #SU2#
Goncalves stands up and waves to Asce to follow him.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asce won't be happy with that.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is dominant here and he's now got Asce's back!#T3##SU2#
Goncalves decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Both fighters circling a little - Asce finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asce closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce is looking to get back to his feet here but Goncalves is keeping cool and he's managed to take Asce's back.
Asce is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asce is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Goncalves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Goncalves gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Asce looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Goncalves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asce darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jo Asce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Asce didn't expect that.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dilon Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Asce throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown. Asce fights it but they end up in guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control. #REVR#
Dilon Goncalves has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Goncalves stands up.
Asce cracks Goncalves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick by Asce misses #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR##SU2#
Goncalves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Asce to get to his feet. #T1#
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control.
Asce tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Asce is trying to reverse the position but instead Goncalves has taken his back - oops!
Well, with Goncalves on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Asce is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SU2#
Goncalves gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Goncalves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goncalves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jo Asce is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves moves away from the strike by Asce. #T2#
Asce throws a head kick that misses.
Jo Asce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asce misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves is dominant here and he's now got Asce's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves controlling from the back.
More stalling from Goncalves.#SU2#
Goncalves stands up from back control! Strange decision that! #T3#
Asce throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard. #REVR#
Asce wants to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Goncalves escapes and gets back to his feet.
Asce moves to clinch but Goncalves breaks away #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
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!#SU2#
Goncalves stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Asce misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Goncalves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asce's guard.
Goncalves is standing up over Asce. Asce looks to escape but Goncalves dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Goncalves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Asce to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Asce didn't expect that.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilon Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asce stalks Goncalves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Goncalves's face. Goncalves staggers backwards, shaken.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce. #REVR##SU2#
Goncalves decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Asce misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Asce is working an open guard so Goncalves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Asce misses with a combination #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVR##SU2#
Goncalves stands up from half guard.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goncalves.
Asce is wriggling around but Goncalves manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SU2#
Goncalves gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Asce throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asce tries to kick Goncalves off in order to stand up. Goncalves Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Goncalves decides to stand back up.
Asce falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asce wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR##SU2#
Goncalves escapes and gets back to his feet.
Asce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goncalves manages to avoid it.
And Goncalves tries to counter it with a takedown but Asce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asce throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asce!
Asce bucks up and tries to throw Goncalves off but instead Goncalves has got his back!#T3##SU2#
Goncalves gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Asce throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Goncalves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asce's guard.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Goncalves decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Asce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asce is looking to stand back up but Goncalves counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asce. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR##SU2#
Goncalves gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Asce throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asce is looking to get back to is feet but Goncalves passes into side control. #SU2#
Goncalves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Asce falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asce is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goncalves dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Asce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goncalves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dilon Goncalves!
A victorious Dilon Goncalves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Marston forces Goncalves back against the cage and clinches.
Marston throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Marston lands a body punch.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston lands a shoulder strike.
Marston working aggressively here.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Marston.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Marston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marston.#T1#
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves. #BC#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marston lands a head shot.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Goncalves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marston.
A lazy left from Marston finds it's target.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marston takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves feints the counter takedown.
Marston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Goncalves is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Marston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Marston - just one landing.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Goncalves tries to clinch but Marston moves away
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Marston drops Goncalves with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goncalves looks back up at him and smiles so Marston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Marston closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Goncalves! Marston dives in looking to finish! Goncalves is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Marston!
John Marston retains his welterweight title!
A victorious John Marston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017

#R1#
Blackie lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Blackie throws a head kick but Goncalves moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Goncalves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blackie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blackie wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackie misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Goncalves.
Blackie throws a head kick that misses.
Nigga Blackie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blackie lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Blackie.
Blackie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blackie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goncalves.
Blackie throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blackie! #T1#
Goncalves content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goncalves cracks Blackie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blackie prevents Goncalves from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Blackie's face as Goncalves controls the position. #SUB#
Goncalves has hold of Blackie's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Blackie tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Goncalves cranks the arm and Blackie screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Blackie, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dilon Goncalves!
After winning the bout, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3100 p4p, 445 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 3294 p4p, 341 weight class). Goncalves comes to the cage accompanied by TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
20 yrs
174 lbs

182 cm
25 yrs
156 lbs

Goncalves

Cole

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole is pressed up against the cage. Goncalves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cole down to the mat. Cole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goncalves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goncalves wants a takedown but no success here.

Cole tightens his grip and picks Goncalves up, before dumping him to the ground. Goncalves manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Cole
Cole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goncalves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Goncalves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goncalves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.

Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole stands and throws Goncalves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (5) Cole
Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cole wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goncalves is trying to work for a sweep but Cole has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Goncalves (0) vs (7) Cole
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Goncalves is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goncalves is trying desperately to improve position.
Goncalves tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Cole controlling his opponent.
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Goncalves tries to lock up and control but Cole gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goncalves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole controlling the action here.
Goncalves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is defending well.
Goncalves wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
Goncalves wants to get back to full guard but Cole has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (10) Cole
Cole avoids the attempt from Goncalves to control.
Cole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves reaches up to try and control the position but Cole seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Goncalves rolls and tries to escape and now Cole has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Goncalves (0) vs (13) Cole
Goncalves trying to control the position but Cole manages to sink in the hooks.
Goncalves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goncalves preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Goncalves trying to control from the bottom.
Cole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goncalves (0) vs (16) Cole
Goncalves is working to get back to half guard.
Cole controlling from the full mount.
Cole is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Goncalves is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Goncalves (0) vs (19) Cole
Cole really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goncalves.
Goncalves wants to control his opponent's hands but Cole gets his hands free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Goncalves right now.
Goncalves trying to control the hands but Cole breaks the grip.
Goncalves is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goncalves wants to escape the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Goncalves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Goncalves is working hard here to advance position.
What can Goncalves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Goncalves trying to control but not successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves breaks Cole's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (19) Cole
Cole keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
Cole looking to control but Goncalves passes into half guard.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole is staying active underneath Goncalves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goncalves controlling the pace.
Goncalves wants to pass the guard but Cole is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Goncalves has control of the leg.
Goncalves slows the pace down in half guard.
Cole is pressing down on Goncalves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goncalves trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Goncalves advances to half guard.
Cole tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.

Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.

Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
Goncalves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is really struggling to control Cole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goncalves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goncalves is just content to waste time from the top position. Cole takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Goncalves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cole looking to control.
Cole wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Goncalves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goncalves (2) vs (21) Cole

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole wins on points by 21 to 2.
An out of breath Rico Cole thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3076 p4p, 436 weight class) and Zain Retherford (ranked 8410 p4p, 0 weight class). Goncalves comes to the cage accompanied by TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
20 yrs
174 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
150 lbs

Goncalves

Retherford

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zain Retherford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Retherford has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Goncalves prevents the takedown attempt.
Retherford is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goncalves is defending well.

Retherford has hold of one of Goncalves's legs. Goncalves is fighting the takedown attempt but Retherford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Retherford
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Retherford controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves is controlling Retherford's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Retherford drops back looking for a leg! Goncalves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goncalves manages to kick Retherford off! Retherford jumps back into Goncalves's guard.

Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Retherford defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.
Goncalves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Retherford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncalves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Retherford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Retherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves controlling the position.
Retherford preventing the sweep.
Retherford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goncalves trying to keep a closed guard but Retherford is proving a slippery customer.

Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Retherford controlling him for the moment.
Goncalves pulls Retherford in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Retherford postures up.
Retherford stopping the sweep attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Retherford from controlling successfully.
Goncalves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Retherford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is pulling down on Retherford's head to control his posture.

Goncalves is looking for a triangle but Retherford pushes his legs off easily.
Goncalves has his hands on Retherford's head, controlling the position.
Retherford wants to control from the top but Goncalves keeps moving.

Goncalves looking for a triangle here. Retherford is fighting it but it looks tight! Goncalves pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Retherford is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3077 p4p, 436 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 2939 p4p, 288 weight class). Goncalves's entrance music is TAPOUT. A fine choice. Vanhanen has chosen Hoop as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
20 yrs
174 lbs

178 cm
31 yrs
168 lbs

Goncalves

Vanhanen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves stops a takedown attempt from Vanhanen.

Vanhanen wants the takedown. Goncalves is fighting it off but Vanhanen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goncalves's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goncalves (0) vs (2) Vanhanen
Goncalves controlling Vanhanen's posture.
Goncalves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goncalves pulls Vanhanen in close to prevent any damage.

Goncalves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vanhanen is defending well. Goncalves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vanhanen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goncalves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
Goncalves attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Goncalves shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goncalves is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goncalves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia leaves Goncalves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Goncalves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Goncalves ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goncalves stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Goncalves pushes him off.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goncalves's sensitive parts.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Goncalves, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Goncalves against the cage but Goncalves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. #CL#
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goncalves tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goncalves missing with knees to the body.
Goncalves leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goncalves. #TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Goncalves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Goncalves landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncalves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goncalves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Goncalves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goncalves fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Garcia. #TD#
Goncalves dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goncalves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilon Goncalves dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Goncalves. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goncalves smiles and moves away.
Alexandre Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Goncalves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Goncalves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goncalves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Garcia wants to control the action here but instead Goncalves manages to pass to full mount!
Goncalves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goncalves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Goncalves controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing that Goncalves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Goncalves wants to take Garcia's back but he can't do it this time.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Goncalves.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Goncalves is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Goncalves controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilon Goncalves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Garcia throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Goncalves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia is trying to hold Goncalves in close to prevent damage but Goncalves has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Goncalves wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Goncalves moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that! #T1#
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Goncalves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Goncalves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goncalves controlling from mount.
Dilon Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dilon Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goncalves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia tries to hold on but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goncalves is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia trying to control but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Goncalves seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Goncalves is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Goncalves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goncalves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Goncalves. Goncalves maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dilon Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goncalves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilon Goncalves!
A victorious Dilon Goncalves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Alexandre Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'tava sentindo dores'.

Event: ABW 50 Gold Edition
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Goncalves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Al Hammad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Hammad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves just content to control the position. #T1#
Goncalves advances to mount.
Goncalves controlling the pace for now.
Al Hammad wants to hold on but Goncalves pushes him away.
Al Hammad is squirming around, avoiding Goncalves's attempts to control the action. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goncalves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Hammad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goncalves takes Al Hammad's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Al Hammad is in trouble.
Goncalves is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Al Hammad preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goncalves. #T3##SUB2#
Goncalves looking for the RNC.
Goncalves is looking to control Al Hammad but Al Hammad is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Goncalves biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Hammad trying to control the hands but Goncalves won't let him.
Goncalves is riding his opponent, not letting Al Hammad buck him off. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goncalves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Al Hammad showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad trying to control the hands but Goncalves won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dilon Goncalves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Hammad fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Goncalves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Hammad is trying to control Goncalves's posture but Goncalves avoids it.
Goncalves is staying tight to Al Hammad's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves tries to move to full mount but Al Hammad actually manages to regain half guard. #T1#
Al Hammad is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Hammad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goncalves is working away from the top position though.
Al Hammad throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dilon Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Hammad shoots for a takedown but Goncalves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goncalves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Al Hammad looking for subs from the bottom but Goncalves mounts him!
Goncalves trying to control but Al Hammad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Hammad defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Al Hammad tries to control Goncalves's head but Goncalves pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Al Hammad is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 13, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Erschov and Dilon Goncalves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
35 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
174 lbs

Erschov

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Alexei Erschov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erschov moves to clinch but Goncalves breaks away

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Erschov won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Erschov (0) vs (4) Goncalves
Erschov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erschov is looking to reverse the position.

Erschov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Goncalves has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Erschov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Erschov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Goncalves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Dilon Goncalves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmie Connor and Dilon Goncalves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

190 cm
28 yrs
214 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
174 lbs

Connor

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jimmie Connor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Connor gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Connor (2) vs (0) Goncalves
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Connor prevents Goncalves from improving his position.
Goncalves gets full guard.
Connor looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goncalves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Connor is looking to advance position but Goncalves has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Connor (2) vs (4) Goncalves

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Connor is now in Goncalves's guard. A big mistake from Goncalves there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (4) Goncalves
Connor looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves wants to sweep but no luck.
Connor trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Connor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goncalves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Connor has managed to get both his arms back between Goncalves's legs - danger averted.
Goncalves is trying to keep Connor in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.

Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.

Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Connor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Connor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goncalves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goncalves has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Connor (4) vs (6) Goncalves
Connor keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goncalves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Connor (4) vs (9) Goncalves
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goncalves on the ground.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goncalves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Connor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Goncalves is looking to take a break and control but Connor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is working to tighten his grip on Connor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Connor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Goncalves is really squeezing tight and eventually Connor passes out! Goncalves breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Prior and Dilon Goncalves. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

187 cm
20 yrs
199 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
174 lbs

Prior

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; David Prior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goncalves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prior defends it nicely.
Prior feinted with a counter takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prior (0) vs (4) Goncalves

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Goncalves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Prior is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves is trying to get an arm triangle but Prior is defending well.
Goncalves wants to control but Prior is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Prior is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prior is being controlled here.
Prior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goncalves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prior is pressing down on Goncalves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prior wants to hit a switch here but Goncalves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Prior there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prior (0) vs (7) Goncalves
Prior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goncalves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prior tries to roll over but Goncalves keeps him under control.
Prior is holding on to half guard well.

Prior is defending against the submission attempts here by Goncalves.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Prior is concentrating on defense, preventing Goncalves from advancing position.
Prior is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves moves into full mount! Prior won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Prior (0) vs (10) Goncalves
Prior is squirming around, avoiding Goncalves's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Prior tries to reverse the position but Goncalves maintains control.

Goncalves looking to secure an arm triangle but Prior defends it well.
Goncalves prevents Prior from getting the reversal.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Prior holds on for dear life.
Goncalves prevents Prior from getting the reversal.
Goncalves controlling from the full mount.
Goncalves wants to control but instead Prior manages to regain half guard.
Goncalves is looking to stall here but Prior recovers full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Prior trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Prior is adopting a defensive guard.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Prior keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Prior keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Prior trying to control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Prior keeps moving.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Prior looking for a sweep. Not yet Prior, not yet.
Prior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goncalves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Prior is controlling Goncalves's posture.
Prior controls Goncalves momentarily but Goncalves frees himself.
Prior wants to sweep here but Goncalves controlling him for the moment.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Goncalves postures up.
Prior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goncalves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prior trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Goncalves content to stall in guard here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior controlling the position.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prior is keeping the position for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Prior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves trying to control but Prior is working from the bottom.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.
Goncalves postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prior is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goncalves wins on points by 10 to 0.
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jules Winnfield and Dilon Goncalves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

195 cm
19 yrs
220 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
174 lbs

Winnfield

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jules Winnfield! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Winnfield has taken the fight to the clinch.

Winnfield pulls Goncalves into guard.
Winnfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Winnfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Goncalves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goncalves wants to take a breather but Winnfield is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield wants to control but Goncalves is keeping busy.
Goncalves slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield wants to get back to full guard.
Goncalves moves into full mount! Winnfield won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Winnfield (0) vs (3) Goncalves

Winnfield tries to improve his position but Goncalves has taken his back! Goncalves has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Winnfield tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Goncalves pushes Winnfield away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cliff Goodwin and Dilon Goncalves. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

193 cm
21 yrs
212 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
174 lbs

Goodwin

Goncalves

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cliff Goodwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Goodwin moves into the clinch.
Goncalves can't get the takedown.
Goodwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goodwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown.
Cliff Goodwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Goodwin is working for takedown but Goncalves is calmly controlling the position for now.

Goncalves drags the fight down to the ground.
Goodwin won't allow Goncalves to sweep him here.
Goodwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goncalves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Goncalves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodwin content to stall in guard here.
Goodwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Goncalves has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goodwin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goncalves has tightened it up now! Goodwin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dilon Goncalves!
A relieved looking Dilon Goncalves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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