PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Batt (ranked 4405 p4p, 25084 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 156 p4p, 0 weight class). Batt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dub. Jacob Gonzales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Batt
vs
Gonzales

180 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Batt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales dives in for a single leg takedown but Batt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Gonzales darts in and clinches Batt up against the cage.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Batt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonzales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Batt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Batt won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batt won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Batt throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to stand but Batt is controlling the position.
Batt scoring with some ground and pound.

Gonzales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batt trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Gonzales is looking for a triangle here but Batt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two 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.
The strikes coming from Batt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Batt tries for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Batt is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Batt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Batt 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batt is really struggling to control Gonzales but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Batt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzales, who protects the arm well.

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.
Batt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
Batt with the ground and pound but Gonzales regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales wants to control but Batt is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batt is fending him off so far but Gonzales persists. Nope, Batt circles away and we're back to standing.
Batt is looking to counter the offense by Gonzales and move into the clinch.
Gonzales is looking to score with low kicks.

Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Batt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzales jumps guard but Batt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Batt has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.

Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Batt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?
Gonzales shoots for a takedown but Batt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Batt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dylan Batt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Gonzales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Batt shows good takedown defense.
Batt throws a big counter combination but Gonzales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batt checks a low kick from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a push kick but Batt slaps the foot to one side.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batt but Batt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Batt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Batt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Gonzales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batt dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batt tries to pull guard but Gonzales won't allow it.
Batt is looking for a takedown.
Gonzales is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Batt decides to pull guard.
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzales advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Batt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Batt, who protects the arm well.
Batt is not content to let Gonzales control the position.
Batt gets back to half guard.
Batt gets back to full guard.

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.
Gonzales looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Batt trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.

Batt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Batt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Batt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gonzales rushes Batt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batt wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzales manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batt but Batt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Jacob Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown. Batt tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales clinches up against the cage.

Batt jumps guard.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales trying to control but Batt is working from the bottom.
Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batt working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Batt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gonzales stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gonzales misses with the combination.
Batt throws a counter high kick but Gonzales was just alert enough to avoid it.
Batt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales drives through and clinches with Batt against the cage.
Gonzales effectively controlling the action here.

Batt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Batt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Batt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Batt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Batt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Dylan Batt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks to land a body kick but Batt moved away.
As Gonzales looks to move away, Batt throws a big counter combo but Gonzales just gets out of the way.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Batt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gonzales rushes Batt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacob Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Batt breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batt 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Batt!
A victorious Dylan Batt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.