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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fagundes Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Ravera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagundes Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Ravera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravera tries for a takedown but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goncalves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ravera to the mat! Ravera manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ravera is trying to keep Goncalves in close.
Goncalves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goncalves throwing strikes but missing.
Goncalves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ravera trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Goncalves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ravera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves preventing the sweep.
Goncalves wants to stand but Ravera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ravera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to sit in guard and control but Ravera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goncalves is working an open guard so Ravera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ravera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ravera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goncalves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ravera somewhat.
Ravera throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ravera.
Fagundes Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cru Ravera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goncalves tightens his grip and picks Ravera up, before dumping him to the ground. Ravera manages to land in guard.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Ravera keeps moving.
Ravera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ravera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ravera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goncalves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ravera's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ravera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goncalves is looking to work some ground and pound but Ravera has wrist control.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Ravera keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looking to sit in guard and control but Ravera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goncalves managing to control the position.
Goncalves has his foot on Ravera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ravera works his way back into a safe position though.
Goncalves pushes Ravera off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goncalves sprawls well. Goncalves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ravera gets slowly back to his feet.
Ravera tries to sprawl but Goncalves drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goncalves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goncalves drops an elbow to the side of Ravera's head.
Goncalves slips a nice elbow through Ravera's hands, connecting with Ravera's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves stalling away here and it's allowed Ravera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravera has momentary wrist control but Goncalves slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagundes Goncalves 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.
Goncalves clinches with his opponent.
Ravera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goncalves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ravera decides to pull guard.
Goncalves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ravera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goncalves looking to sit in guard and control but Ravera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Ravera from controlling successfully.
Ravera looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravera trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Goncalves trying to control the position here.
Ravera prevents Goncalves from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fagundes Goncalves just wasn't active enough.
Ravera rushes Goncalves and presses him up against the cage.
Ravera successfully pulls guard.
Goncalves postures up and lands a big shot to Ravera's brow.
Goncalves postures up.
Ravera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Goncalves cracks Ravera with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ravera holds on and takes a little breather.
Ravera trying to keep a closed guard but Goncalves is proving a slippery customer.
Ravera is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goncalves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ravera's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ravera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves.
Ground and pound from Goncalves.
Fagundes Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves works his way into full mount!
Goncalves landing strikes from the 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Goncalves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goncalves working the ground and pound effectively.
Ravera tries to lock up and control but Goncalves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ravera is in a horrible position here. Goncalves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ravera is rocked!
Goncalves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fagundes Goncalves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves.
Goncalves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ravera to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ravera.
Goncalves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Goncalves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goncalves working some strikes from top position.
Ravera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goncalves is controlling him.
Ravera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ravera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ravera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ravera!
Goncalves regains half guard.
Ravera gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sloppy strikes from Ravera. Those never looked like landing.
Goncalves slips a jab and a cross from Ravera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a nice forearm strike.
Goncalves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ravera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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 working the body and head with strikes.
Goncalves working the head and body with strikes.
Goncalves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ravera on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ravera is still in real trouble! Can Goncalves finish him?
Goncalves grinds an elbow into Ravera's temple.
Goncalves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ravera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goncalves connects with a decent elbow.
Goncalves in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ravera looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Goncalves turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fagundes Goncalves!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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