PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reza Madadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Madadi
vs
Gonzales

165 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Madadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madadi closes the distance looking to clinch

and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.
Madadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzales has double underhooks.

Madadi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Madadi to the mat. Madadi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Madadi keeps moving.
Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Madadi is retaining full guard.

Madadi has his feet on Gonzales 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Madadi 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.
Madadi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madadi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gonzales looking for a guillotine here but Madadi defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to control the position.

Madadi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzales has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzales stands and throws Madadi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madadi is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Madadi but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madadi holds on for dear life, controlling Gonzales 's posture momentarily.
Gonzales throwing strikes here but Madadi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Madadi tries to improve his position but instead Gonzales has taken his back!
Madadi tries to roll but Gonzales sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Gonzales controls the position.
Gonzales tries to keep control of the position but Madadi is staying busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madadi holding both Gonzales 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gonzales trying to control momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Madadi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Madadi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Madadi is keeping busy.

Gonzales has his opponent's back but Madadi is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Gonzales .

Madadi gets a double leg takedown into Gonzales 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madadi postures up in Gonzales 's guard and throws a big left but Gonzales blocks it.
Madadi throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Madadi looking to pass the guard.
Madadi stays in close to Gonzales 's body and controls the position.
Madadi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Madadi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzales dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales passes into half guard.
Gonzales not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reza Madadi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Madadi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Madadi persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
Madadi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Madadi as Gonzales shoots in.
Gonzales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madadi swivels and escapes.
Madadi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reza Madadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madadi tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.

Madadi pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Madadi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Madadi is trying to break free.
Madadi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Madadi can't fight it off and eventually Gonzales manages to take the fight to the floor. Madadi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Madadi has wrist control.
Madadi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Gonzales prevents Madadi from getting back to his feet.
Madadi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Madadi blocks nicely.
Madadi wants to get back to his feet but Gonzales is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzales is fighting to break Madadi's control of his arms but Madadi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzales wants to stand but Madadi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Madadi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Madadi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madadi tries to get out of the position.
Madadi keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madadi.
Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Madadi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Madadi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzales !
Gonzales misses with a strike from the bottom.
Gonzales sneaks back into half guard.
Madadi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Madadi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Madadi is controlling well.

Madadi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Madadi slips a nice elbow through Gonzales 's hands, connecting with Gonzales 's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to improve his position but Madadi is controlling well.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.

Madadi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Madadi lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madadi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madadi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madadi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzales 's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madadi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Madadi seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzales controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reza Madadi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Madadi throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Madadi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Madadi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzales on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzales 's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzales is trying to keep Madadi in close.
Madadi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madadi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madadi passes Gonzales 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madadi throws a strike but Gonzales avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales controls Madadi momentarily but Madadi frees himself.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madadi.
Madadi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Gonzales working for a triangle but Madadi defends it easily.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madadi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Madadi trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales being controlled here, momentarily.
Madadi scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madadi wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Madadi 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.
Madadi landing some decent shots from guard.

Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madadi is aware though and is defending well.
Madadi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales keeping full guard, as Madadi tries to pass.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madadi chips away with some ground and pound.
Madadi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madadi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales has momentary wrist control but Madadi slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzales is striking from the bottom but Madadi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Gonzales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madadi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madadi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madadi working the head and body with strikes.

Madadi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.
Madadi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzales is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Madadi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Madadi not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madadi is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Madadi 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.
Madadi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madadi prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Jose Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reza Madadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madadi controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Madadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madadi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Madadi!