PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Just A Gay G (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeJesus has chosen "Best People in the World" by Elliphant as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

A Gay G
vs
DeJesus

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Just A Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G doesn't manage to clinch there - DeJesus circles away.

DeJesus tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G swings wildly with an uppercut but DeJesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeJesus works on Gay G's body with a couple of short punches.

Gay G is fighting off a takedown attempt but DeJesus is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gay G to the mat. Gay G regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

DeJesus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeJesus forces his way into half guard.
Gay G tries to roll over but DeJesus keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeJesus is trying to work for a kimura but Gay G is defending well.
DeJesus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

DeJesus is working for a submission of some sort.

DeJesus is working for a submission of some sort.
DeJesus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gay G is looking to control DeJesus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gay G avoid being mounted?
DeJesus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gay G trying to control here.
DeJesus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gay G is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gay G has hold of DeJesus's hands but DeJesus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gay G looking for submissions off his back.

DeJesus is working for a submission of some sort.
DeJesus content to control rather than advance.

DeJesus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gay G defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeJesus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gay G tries to clinch but DeJesus moves out of range.
DeJesus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gay G defends it well.

Gay G gets caught flat footed, as DeJesus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

DeJesus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gay G, up you get!
Just A Gay G is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gay G wants to clinch up but DeJesus keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay G looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeJesus throws a nice looking combination but Gay G bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gay G was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Gay G takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeJesus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gay G is trying to defend but DeJesus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

DeJesus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gay G is just riding it out for now. DeJesus eventually gives up the hold.
DeJesus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeJesus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gay G wants to control but DeJesus is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeJesus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

DeJesus tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G tries to throw a body punch but DeJesus avoids it by throwing Gay G back against the cage.
DeJesus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gay G misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gay G tries to work over DeJesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gay G fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

DeJesus manages to pull guard.
Gay G knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeJesus on the ground.
DeJesus keeping moving, preventing Gay G from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeJesus is adopting a defensive guard.
Gay G tries to free his leg and advance position but DeJesus is retaining full guard.
Gay G trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.

DeJesus looking for a guillotine here but Gay G defends easily.

DeJesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus keeping full guard, as Gay G tries to pass.

DeJesus has his feet on Gay G's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gay G tries to clinch but DeJesus is having none of it.
DeJesus keeps the fight on the outside.
Gay G tries to clinch there but DeJesus circles away.
Gay G is looking to clinch but DeJesus is avoiding it.
Gay G tries to close the distance and clinch but DeJesus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeJesus throws a big counter head kick but Gay G avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by DeJesus.

DeJesus decides to take the fight back to the feet.

DeJesus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gay G, pushing him back against the cage.
DeJesus is trying to push Gay G away but Gay G has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeJesus blocking some punches.

DeJesus successfully pulls guard.
Gay G looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay G trying to control but DeJesus is working from the bottom.
Gay G has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael DeJesus 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. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Gay G as DeJesus shoots in.

DeJesus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gay G on his heels. He'll look to pass Gay G's guard now, I'm sure.
Gay G will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gay G trying to keep a closed guard but DeJesus is proving a slippery customer.

Gay G is looking for a triangle but DeJesus pushes his legs off easily.

Gay G is looking for a triangle but DeJesus pushes his legs off easily.
DeJesus cracks Gay G with a solid left hand.
Rafael DeJesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G being controlled here, momentarily.

Gay G is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeJesus is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gay G has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeJesus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeJesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gay G being controlled here, momentarily.

DeJesus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gay G, up you get!

Gay G gets caught napping as DeJesus dives in and scores a takedown. Gay G manages to retain guard.
DeJesus content to stall in guard here.
Just A Gay G has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gay G has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeJesus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gay G has his foot on DeJesus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeJesus works his way back into a safe position though.
DeJesus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

DeJesus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G tries to clinch there but DeJesus circles away.
Gay G is looking to clinch.
Gay G displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeJesus throws out the jab.
Gay G tries to close the distance and clinch but DeJesus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeJesus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gay G takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Gay G is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gay G looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Gay G is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gay G tries to clinch but DeJesus is having none of it.
DeJesus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gay G seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rafael DeJesus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gay G tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeJesus throws a looping overhand right but Gay G ducks down to avoid it.
Gay G tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeJesus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gay G is looking to clinch.

DeJesus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gay G to the mat! Gay G manages to get full guard.

Gay G is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeJesus defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeJesus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael DeJesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeJesus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael DeJesus!
Rafael DeJesus took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.