PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gonzalez
vs
Diddler

170 cm
27
150 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

200 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Diddler counters by moving into the clinch.

Gonzalez jumps guard and drags Diddler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Diddler from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez seems keen to control Diddler's posture.
Gonzalez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diddler.
Gonzalez controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diddler's half guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Diddler defending well.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Diddler is defending well.
Gonzalez passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diddler for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diddler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonzalez controlling his opponent.

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.
Gonzalez wants to take his opponent's back but Diddler doesn't allow it.
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.
Gonzalez prevents Diddler from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diddler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gonzalez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diddler did well to prevent Gonzalez getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez trying to mount his opponent but Diddler defends it.
Gonzalez content to control rather than advance.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Devon Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diddler.
Diddler being controlled here, momentarily.
Diddler is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Gonzalez uses his free foot to push down on Diddler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diddler.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gonzalez.
Further stalling from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez takes Diddler's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diddler is in trouble.
Gonzalez controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Gonzalez 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. This is the final round!

Diddler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but Diddler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diddler prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Diddler thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Diddler throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez has his hands on Diddler's head, controlling the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gonzalez is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diddler manages to get himself to full guard.

Diddler looking for a sweep. Not yet Diddler, not yet.
Gonzalez is stalling in the full guard.
Gonzalez passes Diddler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonzalez moves to the back.
Gonzalez biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diddler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gonzalez controlling the position well here. Diddler rolled but Gonzalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four 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.

Diddler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid Diddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Diddler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Gonzalez!
Devon Gonzalez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.