PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddyy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gonzales
vs
Paul

170 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 Sydney, Eddyy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Paul!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzales keeps Paul under control for a moment.
Paul slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Gonzales.
Paul controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales tries to lock up and control but Paul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gonzales taking shots to the head.
Gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Paul keeps him under control.
Gonzales is working hard here to advance position.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
Paul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paul trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Paul hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Gonzales forces Paul back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Paul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzales has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gonzales tries to sprawl but Paul drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paul trying to control from half guard but Gonzales is working away.
Gonzales avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
Gonzales is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzales trying to hold on to Paul's head to control him but Paul postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to control but Paul passes into side.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Paul stands up and beckons Gonzales to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Paul dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paul's waist but Paul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.

Paul moves into the clinch.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Gonzales.

Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paul working over Gonzales with some ground and pound. Gonzales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paul wants to pass to mount but Gonzales is defending the position.
Gonzales wants to control but Paul is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
Gonzales is not content to let Paul control the position.
Paul seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Paul blocks the strikes from Gonzales.
Paul thows a huge punch but Gonzales dodges it nicely.
Gonzales is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Paul has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Gonzales breaks the clinch.
Paul blocks the body kick.
Paul tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Paul scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Paul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom here.

Paul stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul stuffs the takedown.

Paul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paul wants to stand up but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
Paul wants to control but Gonzales is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales wants to get back to full guard.
Paul lands with a punch from half guard.
Paul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzales wants to control but Paul is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Paul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gonzales looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat.

Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzales is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul is looking to advance position but Gonzales won't allow it.
Gonzales wants to control but Paul is keeping busy.
Paul passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul lands with some strikes.

Paul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paul lands a heavy elbow.
Gonzales is squirming around, avoiding Paul's attempts to control the action.
Paul controlling his opponent.

Paul working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzales is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to hold on but Paul postures up.
Paul has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzales's face.
Paul controlling his opponent.
Paul wants to control the pace but Gonzales is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paul with shots to the head and body - Gonzales looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paul postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzales looks a forlorn figure.
Paul lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Gonzales is rocked!
Paul lands with some strikes.
Oh Gonzales is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul with good strikes from the mount here!
Paul controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gonzales! More shots from Paul and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Paul!