PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between AL Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Magilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by mettallica. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gonzalez
vs
Magilla

170 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AL Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killa Magilla!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Gonzalez gets caught flat footed, as Magilla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Magilla drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick Magilla off! Magilla jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez controls Magilla momentarily but Magilla frees himself.

Gonzalez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magilla escapes and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gonzalez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magilla prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Gonzalez wants to control but Magilla is keeping busy.

Magilla seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez wants to control but Magilla is keeping busy.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Magilla wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez wants to control but Magilla is keeping busy.

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.
Magilla is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
Magilla cracks Gonzalez with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez striking off his back.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Magilla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez sneaks back into half guard.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magilla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magilla's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magilla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzalez's guard. Nice work there by Magilla.
Magilla stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.

Magilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magilla prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.

Magilla gets to his feet - Gonzalez follows without any prompting.

Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez trying to stall but Magilla improves his position.

Gonzalez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magilla regains guard immediately.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

Magilla looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magilla is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that AL Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonzalez shoots in and bounces Magilla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Magilla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magilla keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Magilla.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Magilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magilla is breathing heavily.

Magilla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control but Magilla is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Magilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Magilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control but Magilla is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez slips nicely into half guard.

That's two 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.
Magilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Magilla is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Magilla defends it.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Magilla is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magilla wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magilla keeps working.
Gonzalez is really struggling to control Magilla but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AL Gonzalez.

Magilla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gonzalez!
Magilla prevents Gonzalez from getting the reversal.
Magilla tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away.
Gonzalez tries to reverse the position but Magilla maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magilla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gonzalez is now in Magilla's guard. A big mistake from Magilla there, giving up the dominant position!
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Magilla keeps moving.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Magilla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Magilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magilla preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that AL Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Magilla is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to pass to mount but Magilla is defending the position.
Magilla wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez wants to control but Magilla is keeping him busy.
Magilla punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Magilla is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AL Gonzalez.
Magilla tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Magilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Magilla circles away easily

and Magilla counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that.
Magilla pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Killa Magilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magilla trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
Magilla sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez gets full guard.

Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magilla wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Magilla in close.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magilla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magilla manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magilla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez stands up over Magilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzalez trying to control but Magilla is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Magilla being controlled for a moment.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound.

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.
Magilla is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Killa Magilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by AL Gonzalez.

Gonzalez clinches up with Magilla and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
Magilla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Gonzalez manages to pull guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magilla!

And that's the end of the fight!
AL Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Gonzalez!