PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markie Gono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gono's choice of entrance music: Hearts on Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Diaz De Vivar
vs
Gono

180 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
27
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Markie Gono!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz De Vivar shoots in and drives through. Gono sprawls well.

Diaz De Vivar clinches up with Gono and pushes him back against the cage.

Diaz De Vivar manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz De Vivar is on top in guard.
Gono avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Diaz De Vivar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gono looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gono looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gono!

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz De Vivar throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz De Vivar is looking to clinch.
Gono tries to clinch but Diaz De Vivar is having none of it.
Gono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gono is looking to clinch but Diaz De Vivar is avoiding it.
Gono fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gono avoids the head kick by Diaz De Vivar.
Gono moves in looking to clinch but Diaz De Vivar pushes him off.
Diaz De Vivar closes the distance and clinches up with Gono, looking for a takedown. Diaz De Vivar pushes Gono against the cage but Gono circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gono throws a solid leg kick but Diaz De Vivar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gono.
Diaz De Vivar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gono as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz De Vivar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gono.
Nice takedown defense from Gono. No joy for Diaz De Vivar on that attempt.

Gono rushes Diaz De Vivar and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz De Vivar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz De Vivar wants to take the fight to the mat but Gono manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz De Vivar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gono keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz De Vivar's efforts to push away.

Gono pulls Diaz De Vivar into guard.
Gono is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz De Vivar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gono wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gono has a closed guard, preventing Diaz De Vivar from standing up.
Diaz De Vivar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

We're going to have a standup here because Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Gono moves into range and clinches up with Diaz De Vivar.

Gono pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz De Vivar postures up.
Diaz De Vivar stands and throws Gono's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gono is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz De Vivar is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Gono's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Diaz De Vivar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gono rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz De Vivar's guard! Nice work there by Gono!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz De Vivar wants to stand but Gono is controlling the position.
Gono is looking to stand up but Diaz De Vivar won't let him.
Diaz De Vivar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gono looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz De Vivar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gono is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Markie Gono will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diaz De Vivar dives in and grabs Gono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gono pushes down on Diaz De Vivar's head and hops out.
Diaz De Vivar slips under a jab from Gono.

Diaz De Vivar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz De Vivar is trying to break the clinch but Gono is controlling him.
Gono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz De Vivar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gono drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz De Vivar gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Gono pulls Diaz De Vivar into guard.
Diaz De Vivar wants to get up but he can't break Gono's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz De Vivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Diaz De Vivar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gono, up you get!
Diaz De Vivar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gono circles away.

Diaz De Vivar clinches with his opponent.
Gono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markie Gono.
Diaz De Vivar is trying to pull guard but Gono turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gono.
Diaz De Vivar has Gono pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gono manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gono tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz De Vivar just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gono tries to pull guard but Diaz De Vivar holds him up against the cage and eventually Gono drops back down to his feet.
Gono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz De Vivar working hard to break the clinch.
Gono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz De Vivar.

Gono gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gono trying to control but Diaz De Vivar is working from the bottom.

Gono gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz De Vivar goes for a double leg but Gono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gono continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz De Vivar is trying to pull guard but Gono has him pressed against the cage.

Gono pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz De Vivar trying to control but Gono is working from the bottom.
Diaz De Vivar is really struggling to control Gono but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar.

Diaz De Vivar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Diaz De Vivar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz De Vivar is keen to just control but Gono is a slippery customer.
Diaz De Vivar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gono is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz De Vivar sits in half guard.

Diaz De Vivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gono wants to clinch.
Gono misses with a low kick.
Diaz De Vivar shoots in looking for a takedown. Gono tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz De Vivar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz De Vivar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gono is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gono keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz De Vivar wants to clinch.
Gono darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz De Vivar counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gono has managed to clinch.
Gono looking for a takedown.
Gono keeps control of Diaz De Vivar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz De Vivar is trying to pull guard but Gono turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz De Vivar dives in and grabs Gono's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gono pushes down on Diaz De Vivar's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gono tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz De Vivar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gono throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Gono gets tackled into the cage by Diaz De Vivar. Diaz De Vivar maintains the clinch.
Gono is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Gono gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz De Vivar regains guard.
Gono trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz De Vivar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz De Vivar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gono trying to control but Diaz De Vivar is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gono won't allow Diaz De Vivar to get back to his feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Markie Gono hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
An inside leg kick from Gono misses.
Gono tries to clinch up but Diaz De Vivar circles away and keeps his distance.

Gono has Diaz De Vivar up against the cage in a clinch.
Gono tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gono is trying to drag Diaz De Vivar to the mat but Diaz De Vivar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gono wants to sweep here but Diaz De Vivar controlling him for the moment.
Diaz De Vivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz De Vivar controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Diaz De Vivar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gono tries to score with a low kick but Diaz De Vivar moves his leg out of the way.
Gono feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz De Vivar's calf.
Diaz De Vivar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gono swivels and escapes.
Diaz De Vivar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gono circles away.
Gono darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz De Vivar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Gono instigates a clinch.
Gono scores with a hook to the body.

Gono pulls guard successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz De Vivar trying to control but Gono is working from the bottom.
Diaz De Vivar looking to sit in guard and control but Gono gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markie Gono comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gono has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markie Gono!
Markie Gono opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

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