PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and louie vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gonzales
vs
vargas

185 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Hilo, Diego Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, louie vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
vargas fails to land the takedown.
Gonzales looks for a takedown but vargas sprawls well.
vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gonzales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diego Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of louie vargas.
Gonzales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but vargas is keeping the position.
vargas working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
vargas working a defensive guard here.
Gonzales won't allow vargas to get back to his feet.
Gonzales stands and throws vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
vargas is looking for a sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
vargas tries to clinch up

and Gonzales counters with a takedown into side control.
vargas looks gassed!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales landing a few strikes.
vargas tries to improve position but can't.

Gonzales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but vargas keeps working.
vargas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control the action but vargas is working from the bottom.
vargas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gonzales's best efforts.

vargas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzales.
Gonzales prevents vargas from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
vargas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gonzales counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in vargas's guard now.
vargas working a defensive guard here.

vargas working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.
vargas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Gonzales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice body kick there by vargas.
vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. vargas sprawls well.
Gonzales tries to clinch but vargas is having none of it.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but vargas pushes him off.
vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gonzales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in vargas's guard.
vargas is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

vargas looking for subs off his back but Gonzales has passed one foot through into half guard.

Gonzales seems to be working for a kimura but vargas defends the submission attempt.
vargas wants to sweep but Gonzales has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gonzales stands up and we're back to a striking position.

vargas forces Gonzales back against the cage and clinches.

vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
vargas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
Diego Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of louie vargas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzales obliges.
vargas wants to break free but Gonzales has control.
vargas prevents the takedown attempt.

Gonzales has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed vargas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
vargas breaks Gonzales's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
vargas postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing vargas from controlling successfully.
Gonzales wants to stand up but vargas is controlling him.
vargas trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
vargas postures up in Gonzales's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
vargas won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
vargas tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily

and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzales.
vargas avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
vargas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

vargas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

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

vargas looking for subs off his back but Gonzales has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Gonzales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from vargas is defended easily by Gonzales.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzales as vargas shoots in.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzales as vargas shoots in.
Diego Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of louie vargas.

Gonzales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzales lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on vargas, up you get!
vargas misses with a takedown attempt

and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
vargas is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gonzales there.
vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzales is keen to just control but vargas is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
vargas misses with a takedown attempt

and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzales works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
vargas sneaks back into half guard.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but vargas keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura but vargas is defending well.
vargas is trying to stand back up but Gonzales is controlling him
Gonzales controlling the action here.
Gonzales wants to stand up but vargas is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzales has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Gonzales!