PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Jose Falcao Goncalves

181 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao Goncalves scores with a jab.
Falcao Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Penn gets a clinch.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Falcao Goncalves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Falcao Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn pushes Falcao Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn presses Falcao Goncalves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break free.
Penn gets through Falcao Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Falcao Goncalves looks gassed!
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcao Goncalves backwards.

Penn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Penn manages to end up in side control.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Penn controlling from mount.
Penn trying to control but Falcao Goncalves is having none of it.
Falcao Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falcao Goncalves is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcao Goncalves is retaining full guard.
Penn passes Falcao Goncalves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falcao Goncalves tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Falcao Goncalves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn pushing down on Falcao Goncalves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falcao Goncalves sees it coming and defends easily.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works his way into side control.
Falcao Goncalves is not content to let Penn control the position.
Falcao Goncalves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn 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.
Penn wants to control but Falcao Goncalves is keeping him busy.
Penn working away.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Falcao Goncalves manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn is trying to control. Falcao Goncalves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falcao Goncalves tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Falcao Goncalves is defending the position.
Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falcao Goncalves!
Falcao Goncalves has given up his back here.

Penn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao Goncalves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Falcao Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Penn 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.

Falcao Goncalves misses with a hook to the body

and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn is looking to control Falcao Goncalves's arms but Falcao Goncalves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Falcao Goncalves's head.
Penn cracks Falcao Goncalves with a nice body shot.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn cracks Falcao Goncalves with a nice body shot.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcao Goncalves backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn stalling the fight.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Penn.

Falcao Goncalves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Penn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Falcao Goncalves to the mat. Falcao Goncalves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Penn wants to control from the top but Falcao Goncalves keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Falcao Goncalves is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcao Goncalves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Falcao Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is thwarting Falcao Goncalves's attempts to control the position.
Penn passes to side control.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn tries to control but Falcao Goncalves wriggling away.
Falcao Goncalves tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Falcao Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Falcao Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn takes Falcao Goncalves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Falcao Goncalves is in trouble.
A lull in the action here.
Penn controls the position.
Penn keeps control of the position as Falcao Goncalves tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn tries to keep control of the position but Falcao Goncalves is staying busy.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free.
Falcao Goncalves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falcao Goncalves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Penn.

Falcao Goncalves fending off the submission attempt from Penn.
Penn tries to get the hooks in deep but Falcao Goncalves pushed the leg off.
Penn is hanging on to Falcao Goncalves's back as he tries to escape.
Falcao Goncalves turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Penn 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!

Penn instigates a clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcao Goncalves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Falcao Goncalves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a left to the body.

Penn instigates a clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Falcao Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Falcao Goncalves improves position.
Penn lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcao Goncalvess head.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Cassius Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn pushes Falcao Goncalves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Good body shot from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Falcao Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Penn.
Penn prevents Falcao Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn stalling.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcao Goncalves backwards.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcao Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maiquel Jose Falcao Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Penn lands a body shot.
Falcao Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A frustrated look appears on Falcao Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand into Falcao Goncalves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falcao Goncalves's gas tank.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Falcao Goncalves tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves wants to break free but Penn has control.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works on Falcao Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Penn.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves blocking some punches.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcao Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcao Goncalves controls his hands.
Falcao Goncalves tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Falcao Goncalves's ribcage. Falcao Goncalves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn keeps control of Falcao Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falcao Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcao Goncalves up against the cage.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Falcao Goncalves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Falcao Goncalves's head.
Falcao Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Falcao Goncalves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Falcao Goncalves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn works on Falcao Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn trying to stall but Falcao Goncalves improves his position.
Falcao Goncalves blocks a body shot from Penn.
Falcao Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Falcao Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Falcao Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Falcao Goncalves working hard to break the clinch.
Penn is looking to control Falcao Goncalves's arms but Falcao Goncalves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the cage.
Falcao Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Falcao Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Falcao Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Falcao Goncalves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penn works on Falcao Goncalves's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Falcao Goncalves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcao Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Penn!