PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cook (ranked 2699 p4p, 227 weight class) and Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3283 p4p, 270 weight class). Goncalves has chosen TAPOUT as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cook
vs
Goncalves

173 cm
24
154 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Cook takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Goncalves misses with a takedown attempt - Cook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice jab there from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with a nice strike.
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goncalves's head backwards.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook lands a jab to Goncalves's midsection.

Goncalves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cook, pushing him back against the cage.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Goncalves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cook.
Goncalves is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Goncalves throws a punch but it's blocked by Cook.
Goncalves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cook avoids it.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Cook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Cook.
Cook works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cook lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.

Cook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncalves drops his hands momentarily and Cook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goncalves somewhat.
Cook scores with a jab. Goncalves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook thuds his right hand into Goncalves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.

Goncalves is rocked!
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Goncalves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.

Cook breaks the clinch.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Goncalves.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Dilon Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goncalves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cook in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cook as he connects with a hook.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Cook.
Goncalves lands a slapping body shot.
Goncalves misses with a lunging right hand
and Cook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves has Cook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Goncalves misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.

Cook manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves misses the body punch
and Cook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Goncalves shoots in and drives through. Cook sprawls well.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cook misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Goncalves lands a nice shot that snaps Cook's head back.

Goncalves has closed the distance and engaged Cook in a clinch.
Cook pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cook is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook trying to control the position but instead, Goncalves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cook into the cage.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Cook turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cook.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cook.
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cook prevents the takedown attempt.
Goncalves misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cook.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
Goncalves wants to take the fight to the mat but Cook manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Cook drags the fight down to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to prevent any damage.
Goncalves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Cook 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.

Cook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Cook.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goncalves shoots and misses
and Cook counters with a left to the body.
Goncalves looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook jabs Goncalves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goncalves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goncalves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.

Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goncalves can do to turn this around?
Cook avoiding damage.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Cook lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cook.
Cook blocks an uppercut.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves looking for a takedown.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cook manages to break the clinch.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cook as he avoids it easily.
Cook appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook cracks Goncalves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cook cracks Goncalves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Josh Cook is winning the standup battle so far.
Goncalves staying out of range there.
Cook scores with a jab to the body.
Cook takes one on the button.
Cook lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goncalves swings widly with a right hand
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Goncalves ducks down to avoid it.

Goncalves clinches up with Cook and pushes him back against the cage.
Cook trying to stall but Goncalves improves his position.
Goncalves is working for takedown but Cook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a nice uppercut.
Goncalves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.

Cook jumps guard and drags Goncalves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cook holds on and takes a little breather.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.

Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goncalves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Cook is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goncalves defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves drops back looking for a leg! Cook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cook manages to kick Goncalves off! Goncalves jumps back into Cook's guard.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Cook is pulling down on Goncalves's head to control his posture.

That's four 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.
Goncalves trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cook is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to his closed guard and prevents Goncalves from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.
Cook slows down the pace here.

Cook pulls guard effortlessly.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Cook dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goncalves.
Cook lands a right hook to the body.
Goncalves falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Cook has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cook there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalves darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Goncalves into the cage.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.

Goncalves closes the distance and clinches.

Cook pulls guard.
Goncalves being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to prevent any damage.
Goncalves wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.

Goncalves drops back looking for a leg! Cook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cook manages to kick Goncalves off! Goncalves jumps back into Cook's guard.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Josh Cook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cook trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goncalves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Josh Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Goncalves darts in looking for a takedown but Cook gets double underhooks and turns Goncalves into the cage.
Cook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goncalves misses with a shot to the body
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goncalves. Goncalves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goncalves takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Cook.
Goncalves fails with the takedown.
Josh Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilon Goncalves.
Goncalves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goncalves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cook tries to avoid it but Goncalves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cook to the ground. Cook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goncalves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Cook manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Goncalves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goncalves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook pulls Goncalves in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cook lands a jab.
Goncalves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.

Goncalves gets a clinch.
Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cook lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Cook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cook has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Cook!
An out of breath Josh Cook thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.