PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Sikth. Kevin Gonzales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzales
vs
Rua

167 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
174 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alberto Rua!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown. Rua tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rua looking to score a takedown here. Gonzales is defending well but Rua drives through and ends up in Gonzales's guard.

Gonzales has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.

Gonzales pushes Rua off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzales wants a takedown.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to drag Gonzales to the mat but Gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gonzales is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rua can't fight it off and eventually Gonzales manages to take the fight to the floor. Rua looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Rua working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua trying to control the position.
Gonzales chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Rua looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.

Rua working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua is trying to control the position but Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzales engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rua keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales stays in close to Rua's body and controls the position.
Rua controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Gonzales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment.
Gonzales postures up.
Gonzales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rua manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gonzales is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.

Rua is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kevin Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rua.
Gonzales lands a head kick. Rua smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gonzales fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Gonzales persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonzales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gonzales decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Rua.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevin Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rua.

Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Rua.

Gonzales gets control of Rua's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonzales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzales has Rua pulled in close to control his posture.
Rua is breathing heavily.

Gonzales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Gonzales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.

Gonzales is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzales scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzales blocks it with crossed arms.

Gonzales gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gonzales postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rua to stand up.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though.
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!

Rua gets tackled into the cage by Gonzales. Gonzales maintains the clinch.

Gonzales lands a takedown into guard.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Gonzales works over Rua with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonzales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzales passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua taking a bit of punishment here - Gonzales scoring with strikes.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonzales stands up and beckons Rua to his feet.
Rua tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Rua.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Gonzales pulls guard effortlessly.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gonzales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Gonzales dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Gonzales shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rua's guard.
Kevin Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.

Rua throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Gonzales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.

Gonzales stands up from Rua's guard - Gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gonzales connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Kevin Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gonzales rushes Rua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kevin Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Rua.

Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rua looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzales in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales taking a breather here.
Gonzales grinds an elbow into Rua's temple.
Kevin Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rua accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rua looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales pulls Rua in to control the position.

Gonzales kicks Rua off and gets to his feet.

Gonzales shoots in and gets a takedown into Rua's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Alberto Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonzales controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua throws a couple of heel strikes.
Gonzales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzales 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Gonzales!