PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dip So (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

So
vs
Gonzales

220 cm
22
229 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

203 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dip So !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

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

Gonzales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzales lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

That's two 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.

So escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Gonzales dominated that round.
That's time! So 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzales fails to land the takedown.

So is rocked!
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and So moves out of range easily.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but So circles away quickly and effectively.
So blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
No luck for So with that takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzales.

It looks like Dip So has been cut.
Nathan Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
So is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
So blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts So as he jumps to the side.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
So looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
So blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzales.
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Gonzales lands but So takes it in his stride.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but So swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown attempt from So . So gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dip So . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
So fails to land the takedown.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
So fails to land the takedown.
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
So shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzales as he jumps to the side.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but So bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
So looks for a takedown but Gonzales sprawls well.
So looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales lands a head kick!
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
So fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dip So is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gonzales scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dip So 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Gonzales feints and as So raises his hands in defense, Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but So is keeping the position.

So has an active guard here but Gonzales has managed to pass into half 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to mount his opponent but So defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

So actively working from the bottom here.
Dip So has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales wants to free his trapped foot but So is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzales has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Gonzales!