PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 911 p4p, 1417 weight class) and Ronaldo Gonya (ranked 124 p4p, 192 weight class). Ronaldo Gonya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cubbedge
vs
Gonya

190 cm
28
199
11 - 8 - 0

190 cm
26
190
15 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Gonya!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cubbedge .

It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but Gonya is quick to defend against it.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cubbedge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonya.

Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches.

Cubbedge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gonya trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Gonya wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Gonya trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.

Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.

Cubbedge working for a triangle but Gonya defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Gonya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Gonya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cubbedge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonya has Cubbedge in his guard.

Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge cracks Gonya with a solid left hand.
Gonya looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonya, not yet.
Cubbedge advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.

Gonya is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Gonya is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cubbedge jumps into side control!
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound but Gonya is defending the strikes.
Cubbedge passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonya!
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge landing punches.
Gonya tries to control Cubbedge 's body but Cubbedge pushes him off. Gonya squirms to his side and now Cubbedge has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cubbedge 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gonya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cubbedge is looking to control Gonya but Gonya is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gonya is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Gonya dodges it nicely.

Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving.

Gonya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cubbedge has picked Gonya up and slammed him! Gonya can't keep hold of the triangle and Cubbedge manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Gonya is working away.
Gonya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gonya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Gonya gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. Gonya manages to retain guard.

Gonya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.
Gonya being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge pushing down on Gonya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Cubbedge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Cubbedge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonya keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cubbedge lands a nice short elbow.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Gonya is a slippery customer.
Gonya tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.

Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gonya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Gonya dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge working Gonya over with strikes.
Gonya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonya keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura here.
Gonya wants to get back to full guard.

Cubbedge is working for an americana but Gonya has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cubbedge was thinking about the submission.
Cubbedge pushes down on Gonya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gonya moves into full guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Gonya to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge chips away with some ground and pound.
Cubbedge landing with the ground and pound.
Cubbedge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Cubbedge drops back looking for a leg! Gonya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonya manages to kick Cubbedge off! Cubbedge jumps back into Gonya's guard.

Gonya is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gonya tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gonya being controlled for a moment.
Gonya tries to bench press Cubbedge off him but Cubbedge keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is working Gonya over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonya is looking to reverse the position.

Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonya, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Cubbedge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gonya throws a nice looking combination but Cubbedge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cubbedge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonya crunches a lovely knee into Cubbedge 's ribcage.
Gonya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonya trying to land knees to the body.
Cubbedge jumps guard but Gonya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cubbedge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonya's efforts to push away.
Gonya is leaning against Cubbedge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cubbedge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonya's efforts to push away.
Cubbedge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Gonya holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cubbedge has Gonya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Gonya ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonya no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Gonya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonya wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonya there!
Gonya is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cubbedge punishing his opponent with strikes.

Gonya is rocked!
Gonya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonya tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cubbedge prevents Gonya from improving his position.

Cubbedge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonya taking some punishment here, with Cubbedge in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonya is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Gonya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Gonya is having none of it.
Gonya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Gonya defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonya defending well though.
Ronaldo Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Cubbedge prevents Gonya from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Gonya is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonya throws a strike from the bottom but Cubbedge passes into side control!
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonya can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cubbedge lands a few punches from side control.
Billy Cubbedge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge lands a nice forearm strike.
Gonya is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gonya will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronaldo Gonya.
I think Cubbedge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Cubbedge !