PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Gonzalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Mayweather (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.

Gonzalo
vs
Mayweather

188 cm
22
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 Los Angeles, Maximo Gonzalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather tries to clinch up but Gonzalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mayweather tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalo circles away.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalo shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mayweather.
Gonzalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Gonzalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses

and Gonzalo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mayweather's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gonzalo throwing strikes from guard but Mayweather blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalo won't allow Mayweather to sweep him here.
Gonzalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gonzalo has gone for a leg lock! Mayweather slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gonzalo's guard.
Gonzalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzalo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayweather's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gonzalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Gonzalo from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalo stays in close to Mayweather's body and controls the position.
Mayweather really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mayweather looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalo defends easily.
Gonzalo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maximo Gonzalo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Gonzalo with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximo Gonzalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Mayweather looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Mayweather. Those never looked like landing.
Mayweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Mayweather lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gonzalo doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mayweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalo.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Gonzalo from controlling successfully.
Gonzalo forces his way into half guard.
Gonzalo content to control rather than advance.

Mayweather is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gonzalo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayweather has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximo Gonzalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mayweather shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalo, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes Gonzalo against the cage but Gonzalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalo looks for a takedown but Mayweather sprawls well.
Mayweather misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzalo defends it nicely.
Maximo Gonzalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Mayweather.
Mayweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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.
Mayweather has his takedown stuffed

and Gonzalo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mayweather trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzalo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Gonzalo from controlling successfully.
Gonzalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Gonzalo from controlling successfully.

Maximo Gonzalo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gonzalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayweather has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalo counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather. No joy for Gonzalo on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalo. No joy for Mayweather on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalo has a takedown stuffed.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Mayweather shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayweather as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayweather defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximo Gonzalo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mayweather rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalo needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gonzalo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalo is looking for a kimura here.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzalo.

Gonzalo is trying for a kimura here. Mayweather looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gonzalo wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximo Gonzalo!
After winning the bout, Maximo Gonzalo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.