PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gael Roman
vs
Gonzalez

183 cm
26
130 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

170 cm
32
150 lbs
7 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Gael Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman misses with a wild body shot.

Gonzalez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonzalez lands in his opponent's guard.
Roman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Roman tries to get out of the position.
Gonzalez throws a strike but Roman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roman postures up.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Roman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzalez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roman has passed into side control.
Roman in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roman is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Roman stalls from top position.
Roman working the ground and pound.
Roman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gonzalez is trying to control Roman's posture but Roman avoids it.
Roman staying calm.
Roman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Roman working the ground and pound.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Roman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Roman controlling the pace.

Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roman pulls his head out easily.
Roman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roman controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Roman trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
Roman stalling.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Gael Roman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roman avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Nice cross by Roman.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Roman to the mat but Roman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roman stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Dante Gael Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gonzalez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Roman regains guard immediately.
Roman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Roman is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Gael Roman dominated that round.
That's time! Roman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzalez avoids a kick to the body.
Roman misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Roman misses its intended target.
Juan Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Roman, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Roman against the cage but Roman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roman scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown. Roman tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt

and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman.
Dante Gael Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Roman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roman has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roman wants a takedown.
Roman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gonzalez after a bit of a struggle.
Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzalez's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Roman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Roman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Roman stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.

Roman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman lands a couple of digs.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Roman isn't so interested in that idea.
Roman looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roman passes into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand back up but Roman manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez is trying to buck Roman off.
Roman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roman controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to improve his position.
Roman has knee on belly momentarily but Gonzalez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Roman 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 for submissions off his back.
Roman controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dante Gael Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Dante Gael Roman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roman moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roman has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roman misses with a punch to the body.

Gonzalez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roman keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Gael Roman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Roman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Roman stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.

Gonzalez tries to sprawl but Roman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez tries to kick Roman off but Roman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Roman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Roman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roman pinned against the cage. Roman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dante Gael Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dante Gael Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Roman has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.

Roman is trying to trip Gonzalez. He has hold of a leg but Gonzalez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roman works over Gonzalez with some ground and pound from guard.
Roman wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is stalling in the full guard.
Roman passes into half guard.
Roman prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roman passes to side control.
Roman prevents Gonzalez from escaping the position.
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.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roman trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Roman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gonzalez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez being controlled for a moment.
Roman working the head with strikes.
Gonzalez trying to remain calm as Roman controls from the top position.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Roman drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roman just content to control the position.
Roman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Roman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez is trying to control Roman's posture but Roman avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dante Gael Roman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roman feints a jab promting Gonzalez to slip. Roman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzalez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roman throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Roman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Roman stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Roman jumps guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Gonzalez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roman tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Roman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez trying to stall but Roman improves his position.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dante Gael Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman can't get the takedown.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roman missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roman throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Roman has picked Gonzalez up - he's going for a ride! Roman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roman tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman is thwarting Gonzalez's attempts to control the position.
Roman wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Roman prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick from Gonzalez misses.
Roman scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.

Roman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Roman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Roman is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roman trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.

Roman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roman.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Roman is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman controlling the action here.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up here but Roman is controlling him well.
Roman controlling the pace.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dante Gael Roman just wasn't active enough.
Roman jabs at Gonzalez's body.
It looks like Roman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Roman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Gael Roman had his way with Juan Gonzalez in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Gonzalez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Roman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Roman finish him?
Roman cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gonzalez falls to his knees and Roman doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Gael Roman!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Gael Roman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.