PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Symbol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Symbol
vs
Gonzales

192 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 Tokyo, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Symbol slips a jab from Gonzales.
No joy there for Gonzales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Symbol moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzales.
An inside leg kick from Gonzales misses.
Symbol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzales doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Gonzales throws a hook but Symbol blocks it.
Symbol thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales slips under a jab from Symbol.
Symbol slips under a jab.
A big right from Symbol misses.
Symbol tests Gonzales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symbol looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Symbol.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Symbol throws a combination. Gonzales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Symbol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales looks to land a left hand but Symbol moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gonzales tries to work over Symbol's front leg with a kick but Symbol checks it.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symbol works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzales is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.
Prince Symbol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Symbol lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzales throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gonzales throws a leg kick
and Symbol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Symbol looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Symbol thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Symbol throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales cracks a nice hook into Symbol's ribs.
Symbol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Symbol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Symbol checks it.
Gonzales throws a jab when Symbol was well out of range.
Symbol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Gonzales.
Symbol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzales.
Symbol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
Gonzales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Symbol lands a jab to the nose.
Symbol moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Symbol throws a looping overhand right but Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Symbol misses its intended target.
Symbol swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Symbol misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a shot from downtown. Symbol moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Symbol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Symbol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Symbol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
Symbol misses with a hook.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Symbol throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symbol.
Symbol digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symbol lands with an overhand left.
Symbol lands a lovely overhand right.
Symbol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Symbol with a hook.
Symbol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symbol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symbol manages to avoid it.
Symbol thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
A big left from Symbol misses.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Symbol moves out of range.
Gonzales looks winded!
Symbol defending well as Gonzales loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Symbol moved out of range.
Gonzales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Symbol throws a big shot that misses.
Symbol takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Symbol coming out on top.
Symbol cracks Gonzales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Symbol swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Symbol takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symbol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Prince Symbol will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales blocks a jab.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Symbol connects with a single shot there.
Symbol moves away from the strike by Gonzales.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.
Symbol just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince Symbol is winning the standup battle so far.
Symbol looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Gonzales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Symbol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzales has time to react.
Gonzales scores with a jab.
Symbol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Symbol scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
The fighters circling - Symbol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol scores with a nice strike.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Symbol throws a hook to the side of Gonzales's head but Gonzales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Symbol misses with a straight left.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symbol.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Symbol.
Gonzales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol takes one to the side of the head.
Symbol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Symbol slips the punch.
Symbol throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.
Gonzales lands with a right hand.
Symbol connects with a body shot.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Symbol misses with an uppercut. Gonzales saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Symbol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Gonzales needs to keep his hands up - Symbol had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Symbol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Symbol.
Symbol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Symbol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzales under the eye.
Symbol loads up on a big right hand but Gonzales slips the punch.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.

Gonzales gets a double leg takedown into Symbol's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales prevents Symbol from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol wants to stand but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Symbol trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Prince Symbol wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Symbol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut. Symbol saw that one coming.
Gonzales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symbol counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Symbol checks a low kick from Gonzales.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Symbol connects with a single shot there.
Symbol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzales in his tracks.
Symbol staying out of range there.
Symbol misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Symbol as he connects with a hook.
Symbol misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Symbol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol cracks Gonzales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Symbol misses with a looping left.
Gonzales walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Symbol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symbol. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symbol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Symbol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symbol. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Symbol dominated that second 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!

Symbol slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Symbol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Symbol looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Symbol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzales misses with a straight right.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
A big left from Symbol misses.
Gonzales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Symbol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzales misses the jab.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symbol throws a body punch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symbol.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Symbol.
Symbol misses with a series of wild punches.
Symbol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzales swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Symbol just misses with a punch to the body.
Symbol throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales stalks Symbol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Symbol's face. Symbol staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Symbol avoids the punch easily.
Symbol misses with a hook.
Symbol throws a hook but Gonzales blocks it.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Jab by Gonzales.
Symbol digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Gonzales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Symbol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Symbol lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Symbol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales lands a nice shot that snaps Symbol's head back.
Gonzales scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symbol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symbol slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Symbol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Symbol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzales. That snapped Symbol's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Symbol. That snapped Gonzales's head back.
Symbol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales misses with a leg kick.
Symbol lands a slapping body shot.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Symbol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzales slips under a jab.

Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Symbol wants to stand and escape but Gonzales is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Symbol manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Symbol wants to stand but Gonzales has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzales seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Gonzales.
Symbol misses the jab.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Symbol checks a leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.
Gonzales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Symbol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Symbol throws a shot to the body.
Symbol slips a jab and a cross from Gonzales.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Symbol checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symbol.
Gonzales lands with an uppercut that bounces Symbol off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Gonzales.
I think Symbol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Diego Gonzales!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Prince Symbol!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Prince Symbol!

Prince Symbol wins by split decision!