PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falco Ownz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Goncalves
vs
Ownz

173 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Falco Ownz!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ownz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Ownz.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ownz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goncalves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ownz's guard.
Goncalves trying to control but Ownz is working from the bottom.
Goncalves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ownz being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that Ownz avoids nicely.
Ownz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goncalves counters with a big head kick but Ownz shrugs it off.

Ownz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goncalves sprawls well initially but Ownz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ownz wants to free his trapped foot but Goncalves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ownz throwing shots but Goncalves is blocking nicely.
Ownz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Goncalves manages to get to full guard.
Ownz looks gassed!
Ownz stops Goncalves from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ownz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ownz landing some decent shots from guard.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Ownz from controlling successfully.

Ownz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ownz stands up from Goncalves's guard - Ownz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Goncalves could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Goncalves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ownz!
Goncalves wants to control the pace but Ownz is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ownz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Goncalves.
Ownz is looking to get to half guard.
Goncalves landing strikes from the mount.
Ownz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goncalves wants to control the pace but Ownz is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goncalves lands with some strikes.
Goncalves wants to control the pace but Ownz is squirming around nicely.
Goncalves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Goncalves is working for a guillotine from mount but Ownz frees his head quite easily.
Ownz really wants to buck Goncalves off and get back to his feet.
Ownz has given up his back. Will we see Goncalves going for some submissions?
Goncalves doesn't have the hooks in and Ownz manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Goncalves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Goncalves with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustavo Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ownz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goncalves backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Ownz. No joy for Goncalves on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Ownz or perhaps it was just good defense by Goncalves which made him look bad.
Goncalves wants to clinch.
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Ownz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ownz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Ownz moves out of range easily.
Ownz tries to clinch but Goncalves is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncalves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ownz counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goncalves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ownz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Goncalves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ownz sprawls well initially but Goncalves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goncalves prevents Ownz from standing back up.

Ownz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Ownz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ownz dodges the punch combination from Goncalves.
Ownz scores with a jab. Goncalves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ownz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goncalves throws a right hand that Ownz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ownz also avoids with ease.
Ownz misses with a takedown attempt

and Goncalves counters with a single leg into guard. Ownz didn't expect that.
Ownz is trying to keep Goncalves in close.
Ownz is looking to stand up but Goncalves isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves stands and steps away. Ownz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ownz but Ownz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Ownz scores with a four punch combination!
Ownz fails with the takedown

and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ownz won't be happy with that.

Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ownz is looking for a sweep.

Goncalves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Goncalves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goncalves decides to stand back up.

Goncalves moves into the clinch.

Ownz pulls Goncalves into guard.

Goncalves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ownz shoots in looking for a takedown. Goncalves tries to sprawl out of it but Ownz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goncalves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goncalves misses with a combination

and Ownz counters with a single leg into guard. Goncalves didn't expect that.
Ownz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goncalves's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to control the position but Ownz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Ownz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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!

Goncalves pushes Ownz up against the cage in a clinch.

Goncalves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Goncalves trying to control the position.

Ownz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goncalves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ownz has Goncalves in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ownz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Goncalves dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ownz fails to land the takedown.
Ownz fails with the takedown
and Ownz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goncalves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Goncalves misses with a double jab
and Ownz counters with a nice leg kick.

Goncalves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ownz, pushing him back against the cage.

Goncalves is trying to trip Ownz. He has hold of a leg but Ownz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goncalves persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ownz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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

Ownz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goncalves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ownz wants to get back to his feet but Goncalves passes into half guard.
Goncalves not doing much here.
Goncalves trying to control the action but Ownz is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goncalves lands strikes from half guard.
Ownz tries to get to full guard but Goncalves has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ownz 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.
Goncalves is thwarting Ownz's attempts to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ownz keeps the fight on the outside.

Ownz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ownz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ownz trying to control from Goncalves's half guard. Goncalves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ownz won't allow Goncalves to get back to his feet.

Goncalves uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ownz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ownz trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
Goncalves is trying to control the position but Ownz postures up.

Goncalves is working an open guard so Ownz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A shot to de liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Ownz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustavo Goncalves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falco Ownz.
Ownz tries for a takedown but Goncalves circles away easily

and Goncalves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ownz's guard now.
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!
Ownz wants to stand and escape but Goncalves is having none of it.
Goncalves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ownz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goncalves is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ownz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ownz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Goncalves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ownz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ownz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Goncalves counters with a shoot takedown. Ownz fights it but they end up in guard.
Goncalves trying to control but Ownz is working from the bottom.
Gustavo Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goncalves wants to pass the guard but Ownz is keeping the position.
Gustavo Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ownz working for a triangle but Goncalves defends it easily.
Falco Ownz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Goncalves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goncalves 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

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