PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Gonzalez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raje Malapitan's chin.

Malapitan
vs
Gonzalez

168 cm
37
130 lbs
12 - 25 - 0

170 cm
34
150 lbs
7 - 23 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malapitan as he avoids it easily.
Malapitan misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Malapitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Nice takedown defense from Malapitan. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Malapitan circles away easily
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.

Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Gonzalez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malapitan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malapitan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malapitan!

Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.

Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Malapitan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonzalez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.

Malapitan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Malapitan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez tries to escape but Malapitan is in control.

Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonzalez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Malapitan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Malapitan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gonzalez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez tries to buck Malapitan off but Malapitan is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet.

Malapitan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Malapitan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gonzalez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malapitan's guard! Nice work there by Gonzalez!
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Malapitan.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Malapitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malapitan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Malapitan tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malapitan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez takes one to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Malapitan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Malapitan jabs Gonzalez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Malapitan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Malapitan misses with a looping left.
Juan Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan misses with a body shot
and Malapitan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez goes for a double leg but Malapitan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malapitan continues to drive forward.

Malapitan breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Malapitan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Gonzalez shoots in.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan misses with a left hand

and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.

Malapitan breaks the clinch.
Malapitan misses with a hook.
Malapitan throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Malapitan.
A jab from Malapitan misses.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malapitan cracks Gonzalez with an open hand slap.
Malapitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malapitan wants it to stay on the feet.
Raje Malapitan is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Gonzalez shoots in.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
Malapitan connects with a body shot.
Malapitan looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Malapitan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malapitan circles away.
Gonzalez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Malapitan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malapitan scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez shoots in but Malapitan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malapitan wants it to stay on the feet.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malapitan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Malapitan thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malapitan throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malapitan defends it nicely.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malapitan catches Gonzalez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malapitan misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Malapitan misses with a hook.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malapitan misses the jab.
Malapitan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan lands with a right hand.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Malapitan.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malapitan.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malapitan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Malapitan.
Malapitan misses with a looping right.

Gonzalez dives in and scores a takedown into Malapitan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan pulls Gonzalez in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez advances position into side control!
Malapitan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan clearly takes that round.
That's time! Malapitan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzalez walks into a straight right hand from Malapitan.
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malapitan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Gonzalez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malapitan gets back to full guard.
Juan Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malapitan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard.

Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malapitan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malapitan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malapitan passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malapitan tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalez defends it well.

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

Malapitan has gone for a leg lock! Gonzalez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malapitan's guard.

Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malapitan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malapitan has escaped and now he's on top!

Malapitan won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malapitan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Gonzalez wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malapitan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malapitan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Juan Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malapitan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Malapitan stops Gonzalez from passing to mount.

Gonzalez stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malapitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malapitan pinned against the cage. Malapitan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malapitan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raje Malapitan had his way with Juan Gonzalez in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Malapitan circles away.
Malapitan cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malapitan leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raje Malapitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Malapitan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves to clinch but Malapitan breaks away
and Malapitan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malapitan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Malapitan keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malapitan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown
and Malapitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malapitan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Malapitan. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Malapitan lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Malapitan misses with a hook

and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Malapitan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez with a poor takedown
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malapitan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Gonzalez is rocked!
Malapitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Malapitan finish him?
Malapitan looks to land a right hand but Gonzalez moved out of range.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Malapitan tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malapitan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Malapitan counters with a straight right hand.

Gonzalez gets the takedown into side control.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan sneaks back into half guard.
Gonzalez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malapitan tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gonzalez is working for a kimura but Malapitan is defending it quite comfortably.
Malapitan is positioning himself well to prevent Gonzalez advancing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raje Malapitan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malapitan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Raje Malapitan!

Raje Malapitan wins by unanimous decision!