PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reece Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fagundes Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reece Meyers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Meyers
vs
Goncalves

187 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

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, Reece Meyers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fagundes Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Goncalves gets a double leg takedown into Meyers's guard.
Goncalves is working Meyers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goncalves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goncalves scoring with some ground and pound.
Goncalves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goncalves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goncalves trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.
Goncalves chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves stops Meyers from standing up.
Goncalves lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a couple of elbows.
Goncalves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goncalves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Goncalves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meyers keeping full guard, as Goncalves tries to pass.
Goncalves is looking to work some ground and pound but Meyers has wrist control.
Goncalves passes Meyers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Meyers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goncalves.
Goncalves drops an elbow to the side of Meyers's head.
Goncalves landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves throwing shots but Meyers is blocking nicely.
Goncalves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goncalves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goncalves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meyers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goncalves.
Goncalves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
Goncalves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goncalves not doing much here.
Goncalves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goncalves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Meyers taking some punishment here, with Goncalves in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goncalves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves stops Meyers from getting back to his feet.
Goncalves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goncalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Goncalves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meyers is trying to stand up here but Goncalves is controlling him well.
Goncalves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Goncalves connects with a nice short shot to Meyers's temple.
Nice strikes from Goncalves there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goncalves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meyers to regain full guard.
Meyers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goncalves lands a couple of digs.

Meyers pushes Goncalves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Meyers gets caught flat footed, as Goncalves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagundes Goncalves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Goncalves shoots for a double leg takedown but Meyers sprawls well. He's pushed Goncalves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meyers is looking to clinch but Goncalves is avoiding it.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Meyers circles away.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Meyers sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Reece Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fagundes Goncalves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goncalves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Meyers as Goncalves shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves checks a leg kick.
Reece Meyers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Meyers pushes him off.
Meyers wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves dives in and grabs Meyers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meyers pushes down on Goncalves's head and hops out.
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Meyers.

Goncalves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goncalves works over Meyers with some ground and pound from guard.
Goncalves stops Meyers from standing up.
Goncalves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goncalves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goncalves lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goncalves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyers keeps working.
Goncalves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncalves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyers defending well though.
Meyers is trying to stand.
Goncalves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goncalves is keen to just control but Meyers is a slippery customer.
Goncalves wants to pass to mount but Meyers is defending the position.
Goncalves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meyers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyers defending well though.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goncalves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meyers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goncalves lands a nice short elbow.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but Meyers defending well.
Goncalves is nestled in close to Meyers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goncalves wants to control but Meyers is keeping him busy.
Meyers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Meyers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves won't allow Meyers to get back to his feet.
Goncalves working some strikes from top position.
Goncalves landing some decent shots from guard.
Goncalves postures up and lands a big shot to Meyers's brow.
Meyers keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves is working Meyers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goncalves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goncalves won't allow Meyers to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagundes Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Meyers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goncalves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meyers's head.
Goncalves landing with the ground and pound.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goncalves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goncalves stands up over Meyers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goncalves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goncalves trying to control but Meyers is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses.

Goncalves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Meyers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meyers misses the shot to the body.
Meyers closes the distance looking to clinch

so Goncalves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meyers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goncalves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goncalves.
Meyers wants to stand but Goncalves is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses.
Goncalves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goncalves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goncalves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goncalves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meyers's head.
Goncalves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goncalves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goncalves slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Meyers to get to his feet.

Goncalves feints and as Meyers raises his hands in defense, Goncalves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyers wants to stand but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Goncalves throws a big right hand that misses.
Goncalves landing with the ground and pound.
Meyers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goncalves connects with a couple of short punches.
Reece Meyers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagundes Goncalves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Goncalves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyers is looking to escape.
Goncalves is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fagundes Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goncalves 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagundes Goncalves!