PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Vader (ranked 20011 p4p, 448 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3864 p4p, 305 weight class). Goncalves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TAPOUT. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vader
vs
Goncalves

175 cm
28
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
150 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves ducks right into an uppercut from Vader.
Vader swings widly with a right hand

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves is working for a submission of some sort.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.