PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gonzalez
vs
Jones

170 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Gonzalez!
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, Richard Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzalez is working away from the top position though.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones trying to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez works his way into full mount!
Gonzalez moves to the back position.
Gonzalez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.

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.
Gonzalez is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Gonzalez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gonzalez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jones can't escape the position.

Gonzalez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jones is in real trouble here. Gonzalez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jones is tapping out! Gonzalez wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Gonzalez!