PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JESUS GONZALEZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Webster
vs
GONZALEZ

180 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

167 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JESUS GONZALEZ!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GONZALEZ fails with a takedown attempt.

Webster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. GONZALEZ manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Webster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GONZALEZ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Webster advances to half guard.
GONZALEZ wants to get back to full guard.
Webster uses his free foot to push down on GONZALEZ's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for GONZALEZ.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Webster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Webster 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster postures up.
Webster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
GONZALEZ looking for a sweep. Not yet GONZALEZ, not yet.

GONZALEZ has his foot on Webster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webster works his way back into a safe position though.
GONZALEZ looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster passes GONZALEZ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
GONZALEZ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Webster slows the pace down in half guard.
Webster works his way into side control.
Webster in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster works to advance to full mount. GONZALEZ defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Webster controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Webster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
GONZALEZ fails with the takedown

and Webster counters with a single leg into guard. GONZALEZ didn't expect that.
Webster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Webster is pushing down on GONZALEZ's leg trying to pass to half guard. GONZALEZ is fighting to maintain full guard but Webster has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Webster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

GONZALEZ attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
GONZALEZ throws a head kick that misses.
GONZALEZ wants to clinch but Webster slips to the side

and Webster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in GONZALEZ's guard.
Webster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
GONZALEZ is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster pushes down on GONZALEZ's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Webster works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Webster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
GONZALEZ misses with a few strikes there.
JESUS GONZALEZ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GONZALEZ doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Webster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Webster.
GONZALEZ working a defensive guard here.
Webster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Webster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Webster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Webster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
GONZALEZ wants to control but Webster is keeping busy.
Webster moves into full mount! GONZALEZ won't be happy about that!
Webster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Webster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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 decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Webster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
GONZALEZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GONZALEZ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. GONZALEZ manages to get himself to full guard.
Webster passes into half guard.
Well, if Webster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Webster is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for GONZALEZ!
Webster controlling from the full mount.
James Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Webster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
GONZALEZ looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
GONZALEZ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Webster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for GONZALEZ!
Webster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GONZALEZ can't escape the position.
GONZALEZ throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Webster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. James Webster just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Webster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. GONZALEZ did well to prevent Webster getting side control.
Webster works his way into full mount!
Webster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Webster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webster 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Webster!