PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Himno Nacional Mexicano. Amade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red- Already Over. The key to victory for Enrique Gonzales has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gonzales
vs
Amade

171 cm
32
157 lbs
18 - 22 - 1

172 cm
29
164 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Amade!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Amade.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amade wants to clinch.
Gonzales slips under a jab.
Amade fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.
Amade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzales cracks the inside of Amade's front leg.

Amade moves into the clinch successfully.
Amade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amade gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Amade prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade has him pressed against the cage.
Amade lands a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amade lands a damaging elbow.
Amade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Amade is defending well.
Amade keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Amade.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amade lands a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Amade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Amade with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Amade.
Amade looking to stall.
Gonzales tries to score a body lock takedown but Amade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Amade.
Amade lands an elbow inside.
Amade lands a knee to the body.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Amade keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade with a knee to the head.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Amade has him pinned against the cage.
Amade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amade tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks with his arms.
Amade taking a breather.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Amade throws knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Amade lands an elbow inside.
Amade throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Amade fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Amade obliges.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Amade.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Amade has double underhooks.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzales avoids it.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Amade landing knees to the body.
Amade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzales avoids it.
Amade lands a damaging elbow.
Gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amade prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amade lands a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Amade.
Gonzales managing to block the knees to the body from Amade.
Gonzales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amade prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to push Amade away but Amade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amade lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amade lands an elbow just above Gonzales 's eye.
Amade lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amade working aggressively here.
Amade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amade.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amade.
Gonzales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzales throws a low kick but Amade avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Amade.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Amade drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Amade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Amade has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Amade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amade.
Amade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzales throws a shot from downtown. Amade moves away and avoids it.
Amade tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Amade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Amade tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Amade is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amade tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Nice shot by Gonzales.

Amade has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amade's waist but Amade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Amade moved out of range.
Gonzales lands with a cross.
Amade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade wants to clinch.
Enrique Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzales lands a jab.

Amade moves into range and clinches up with Gonzales.
Amade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amade lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Amade obliges.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade is controlling him.
Gonzales is trying to push Amade away but Amade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amade lands a damaging elbow.
Amade has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
Amade tries a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amade is breathing heavily.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Andre Amade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amade lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amade with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade has him pressed against the cage.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.

Amade closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amade has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Amade is controlling the position.
Amade working Gonzales over with knees to the body.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Amade prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to push Amade away but Amade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amade tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Amade back against the cage.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Amade throws knees to the body.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Amade has double underhooks.
Amade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amade is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzales gets an underhook and turns Amade into the cage.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Amade has double underhooks.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Amade has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Amade won't allow it.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
Amade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Amade tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Amade looks to land a right hand but Gonzales moved out of range.
Amade misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Amade circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Amade.
Gonzales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales connects with a crisp jab.

Amade has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Amade throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Amade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Amade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Gonzales drives through and clinches with Amade against the cage.
Amade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzales.
Amade taking a breather.
Gonzales tries to break free but Amade pushes him back against the cage.
Amade lands an elbow inside.
Amade with a knee to the head.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Amade won't allow it.
Amade avoiding damage.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amade lands an elbow inside.
Amade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Amade.
Gonzales wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amade misses with a knee to the head.
Amade trying to land knees to the body.
Amade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzales is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Amade has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch but Amade keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amade has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amade prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzales avoiding damage as Amade throws knees to the body.
Amade misses with an elbow over the top.

Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales misses with the combination.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Amade.
A left and a right from Gonzales both land. Nice combination.

Gonzales darts in and clinches Amade up against the cage.
Amade lands a nice elbow.
Amade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amade trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Gonzales. Beautiful body shot.
Amade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales thuds a left hand into Amade's body.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Amade sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Amade has Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Amade missing with knees to the body.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
Amade throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Amade is controlling the position.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade is controlling him.
Amade lands a nice knee to the body.

Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Amade tries to clinch up.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the head.
Amade defending well as Gonzales loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales clinches up against the cage.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzales avoids it.
Amade lands a nice elbow.
Amade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gonzales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzales as Amade tries to tie him up.
Amade prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzales scores with a four punch combination!
Gonzales sizes up Amade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Gonzales gets tackled into the cage by Amade. Amade maintains the clinch.
Amade scores a nice knee to the body.
Amade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amade keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Amade is controlling the position.
Amade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amade lands an elbow that stopped Gonzales in his tracks for a moment.
Amade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gonzales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Amade has him pinned against the cage.
Amade tries to land knees in the clinch but Gonzales avoids the damage to the body.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Amade prevents Gonzales from breaking the clinch.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Amade has the dominant position.
Amade scores a nice knee to the body.
Amade is looking to control Gonzales's arms but Gonzales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amade has his back to the cage.

Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzales lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzales.
Gonzales closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Amade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Gonzales clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Amade drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amade scores a nice knee to the body.
Amade has Gonzales pushed against the cage.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Amade trying to land knees to the body.
Amade looking to stall.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Amade.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amade trying to land knees to the body.
Amade is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Amade won't allow it.
Amade trying to land knees to the body.
Amade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Amade lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales with a nice cross.
Gonzales scores with a shot to the body.

Amade takes the fight into the clinch.
Amade has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzales is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Amade.
Amade trying to land knees to the body.
Amade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amade has him pressed against the cage.
Amade keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales wants to break free but Amade has control.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Amade ducks under and follows up with a left that Amade also avoids with ease.
Amade tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Amade scores with a nice strike.
Gonzales jabs Amade right on the nose. Amade blinks but takes it well.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amade tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Amade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amade keeps Gonzales at a distance using the push kick.
Gonzales lands with a cross.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amade moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.

Amade gets a clinch.
Gonzales blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amade has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Amade is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amade.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Amade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Amade has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Amade has the dominant position.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade is controlling him.
Amade unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Amade tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzales blocks with his arms.
Amade scores a nice knee to the body.
Gonzales is trying to push Amade away but Amade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Amade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzales can't break the clinch.
Gonzales has Amade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Amade.
Gonzales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amade has him pressed against the cage.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Amade ducks under and follows up with a left that Amade also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Amade.
Gonzales scores with a hook to the body. Amade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amade tries a head kick but it misses.
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!

Amade closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Amade has the dominant position.
Gonzales takes a knee to the side of the body.
Amade keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Amade is controlling the position.
Amade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Amade keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Amade has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Amade, against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Amade using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Amade has him pressed against the cage.
Amade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Amade dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Amade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzales connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amade scrambles back to his feet.
Amade lands with a good body shot.
Amade is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Amade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Amade takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amade.
Gonzales has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gonzales in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Amade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Amade scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amade is looking to control Gonzales's arms but Gonzales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amade has his back to the cage.

Gonzales turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gonzales manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amade is trying to improve his position.
Gonzales scoring with punches from side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales tries for a kimura but Amade is defending well.

Gonzales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gonzales's guard! Nice work there by Amade!
Amade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amade preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Amade from controlling successfully.

Gonzales looking for a triangle here. Amade is fighting it but it looks tight! Gonzales pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amade is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Enrique Gonzales!
Enrique Gonzales retains his lightweight title!