PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 807 p4p, 88 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 1235 p4p, 129 weight class). Goncalves has chosen TAPOUT as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kneecap
vs
Goncalves

170 cm
23
135 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

180 cm
22
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretentious Kneecap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.

Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.