PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Alejara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuben Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alejara
vs
Gonzalez

180 cm
22
144 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Juggernaut Fuel

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Alejara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reuben Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Alejara.

Alejara has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.

Alejara jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alejara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alejara keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Alejara trying to control the position.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Alejara is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejara pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.

Alejara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejara working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez trying to control but Alejara is working from the bottom.
Alejara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Alejara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.
Alejara trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alejara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alejara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alejara works over Gonzalez with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alejara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alejara scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Alejara is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alejara is one step ahead there.
Alejara distracts Gonzalez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alejara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alejara is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alejara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alejara throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejara trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

Alejara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alejara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alejara shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses
and Alejara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alejara takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Alejara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Alejara in close.
Gonzalez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alejara kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alejara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alejara's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alejara scoring with punches to the head and body.

Alejara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzalez, up you get!
Alejara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Alejara closes the distance and clinches.
Alejara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez looking to stall.

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

Alejara is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Alejara keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alejara is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez trying to control but Alejara is working from the bottom.
Alejara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alejara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown

and Alejara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alejara.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alejara has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gonzalez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Alejara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gonzalez tries to escape but Alejara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alejara trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Alejara manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Alejara is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gonzalez reverses the position brilliantly into Alejara's guard!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alejara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed

so Alejara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alejara wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Alejara is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Alejara trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

Alejara drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick Alejara off! Alejara jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Alejara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alejara at a distance.
Javier Alejara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alejara shoots in and bounces Gonzalez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Alejara is proving a slippery customer.
Alejara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alejara trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alejara postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Alejara from controlling successfully.
Javier Alejara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez shoots and misses

so Alejara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alejara wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Alejara is really struggling to control Gonzalez but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejara stops Gonzalez from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alejara postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Alejara trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alejara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alejara stops Gonzalez from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Alejara drives through with a takedown into guard.

Alejara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alejara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Alejara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alejara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alejara wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.

Alejara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Javier Alejara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez shoots and misses

and Alejara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control the action here but instead Alejara manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Alejara postures up.
Gonzalez tries to improve his position but instead Alejara has taken his back!
What can Gonzalez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alejara tries to keep control of the position but Gonzalez is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Alejara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alejara, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Alejara!