PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omari Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ramon Gonzales enters the cage!

Magomedov
vs
Gonzales

176 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzales prevents it.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzales is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omari Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Gonzales lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Come on Gonzales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling the position.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gonzales lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Ramon Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Gonzales.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
Gonzales connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gonzales sends Magomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gonzales is motioning to the referee to let Magomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Magomedov is rocked!
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzales.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Magomedov sprawling to the canvas! Magomedov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonzales finish him?!
Gonzales fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Magomedov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Magomedov looks to clinch but Gonzales throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Magomedov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ramon Gonzales!