PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by Parado Na Esquina. Jose Aldo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Aldo
vs
Gonzalez

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab

and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is trying to control Aldo's posture but Aldo avoids it.
Gonzalez pushes Aldo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aldo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gonzalez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aldo off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonard Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Aldo moved away.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut

and Aldo counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Gonzalez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonzalez throws a leg kick

and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Aldo keeps him under control.
Aldo stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.

Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aldo slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick

and Aldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Aldo is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldo's guard.
Aldo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gonzalez is now in half guard.
Gonzalez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to pass to full mount but Aldo defends it.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Leonard Gonzalez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aldo checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and moves out of range.

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.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a body kick that stops Aldo in his tracks momentarily.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body

and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gonzalez kicks off Aldo and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonard Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gonzalez throws out a leg kick but Aldo moves out of range and Gonzalez only half commits.
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick. That will keep Aldo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick

and Aldo counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that.
Gonzalez wants to hit a switch here but Aldo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonzalez there!
Aldo prevents Gonzalez from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to lock up and control but Aldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aldo prevents Gonzalez from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez really wants to buck Aldo off and get back to his feet.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez wants to hold on but Aldo pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Aldo wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez wants to control but Aldo is having none of it.
Leonard Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aldo is staying active.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez holds on to Aldo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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