PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Gonzalez enters the cage!

Malapitan
vs
Gonzalez

168 cm
36
130 lbs
11 - 25 - 0

170 cm
34
150 lbs
7 - 22 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gonzalez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gonzalez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Malapitan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Malapitan.
A jab from Malapitan finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Malapitan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malapitan throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malapitan defends well and Gonzalez ends up having to push Malapitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Malapitan breaks the clinch.

Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.

Malapitan breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Malapitan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malapitan lands with an overhand left.
Malapitan lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malapitan cracks Gonzalez with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Malapitan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malapitan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Malapitan sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malapitan lands a nice shot to the body.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malapitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks.
Jab by Malapitan.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Malapitan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malapitan continues to drive forward.

Malapitan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Malapitan is having none of it.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malapitan's waist but Malapitan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Malapitan takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.

Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malapitan, pushing him back against the cage.

Malapitan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malapitan.
Decent striking displayed by Malapitan there.
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan avoids it really well and circles away.
Malapitan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Gonzalez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malapitan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Malapitan wriggles free and stands up.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Malapitan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Malapitan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malapitan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.

Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malapitan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Malapitan has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan is trying to improve his position.

Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard.

Gonzalez has his foot on Malapitan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malapitan works his way back into a safe position though.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malapitan is aware though and is defending well.
Malapitan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.

Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalez defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gonzalez reverses the position - he's now on top in Malapitan's guard.

Gonzalez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malapitan dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malapitan wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malapitan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malapitan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malapitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malapitan as he jumps to the side.
Jab, jab by Malapitan - just one landing.
Malapitan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Juan Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzalez under the eye.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Malapitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raje Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malapitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juan Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Malapitan tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez slips a jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a big shot that misses.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Malapitan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malapitan's waist but Malapitan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
A telegraphed right hand from Malapitan misses the target.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Malapitan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Malapitan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Malapitan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of 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!
Malapitan clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Gonzalez is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Malapitan finish him?
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Malapitan misses its intended target.
Malapitan lands an overhand right.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan connects with a body shot.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malapitan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzalez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Malapitan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Malapitan.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malapitan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malapitan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Malapitan scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Malapitan.
Gonzalez wants to clinch but Malapitan slips to the side
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Malapitan lands an overhand right.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malapitan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Malapitan scores with a nice head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Malapitan as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malapitan swivels and escapes.
Malapitan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malapitan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malapitan scores with a nice head shot.
Malapitan keeps the fight on the outside.
Malapitan misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malapitan is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Malapitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan scores with a nice right hand.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan had his way with Juan Gonzalez in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malapitan throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malapitan.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malapitan misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez walks into a left hand.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malapitan's waist but Malapitan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Malapitan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzalez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Malapitan misses its intended target.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Malapitan.

Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malapitan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan trying to hold on to Gonzalez's head to control him but Gonzalez postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malapitan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Malapitan is retaining full guard.
Malapitan working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez postures up in Malapitan's guard and throws a big left but Malapitan blocks it.

Gonzalez gets to his feet. Malapitan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malapitan throws out the jab.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Malapitan.
Gonzalez looks to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Malapitan misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malapitan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!

Raje Malapitan wins by unanimous decision!