PBP Commentary

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

Gonzalez
vs
Uria

214 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kabuzo Uria!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzalez gets a double leg takedown into Uria's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Uria blocks nicely.
Uria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uria pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Uria controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Uria.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uria looks winded!

Gonzalez has his foot on Uria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uria works his way back into a safe position though.

Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Uria uses it to pass to side control.
Uria controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uria trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Uria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a sweep but Uria has mounted him!
Gonzalez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzalez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Uria. What's that going to do exactly?
Uria blocks Gonzalez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Uria wants to control but Gonzalez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Uria in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Uria there.

That's four 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.

Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back.
Uria passes to full mount!
Uria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Gonzalez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Uria content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabuzo Uria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Uria shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Uria finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gonzalez actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzalez 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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez has hold of Uria's hands but Uria slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uria is just content to waste time from the top position. Gonzalez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uria is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uria tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Uria wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Uria postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Uria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uria won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
Uria wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Uria gets to his feet. Gonzalez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Uria throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzalez was covering up waiting for the punch and Uria finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gonzalez wriggles free and stands up.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Uria pushes him off.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uria is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Uria circles away and we're back to standing.
Uria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Uria.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Uria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzalez.

Uria has hold of one of Gonzalez's legs. Gonzalez is fighting the takedown attempt but Uria gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uria trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Uria trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uria won't allow Gonzalez to get back to his feet.
Uria works over Gonzalez with some ground and pound from guard.
Uria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Uria controlling him for the moment.

Uria gets to his feet - Gonzalez follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Uria moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kabuzo Uria will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Uria fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzalez to the ground. Uria is now in Gonzalez's guard.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uria is aware though and is defending well.

Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uria defends well.
Uria prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Uria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Uria escapes and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Uria working the head with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uria advances to full mount.
Gonzalez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gonzalez can't escape the position.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gonzalez is in bad spot here.
Gonzalez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Uria.
Gonzalez trying to get back to his feet but Uria is in full control for now.

Uria working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Uria doesn't have the hooks in and Gonzalez manages to turn into his guard.
Uria wants to hit a switch here but Gonzalez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Uria there!
Uria sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gonzalez wants to work for an arm triangle but Uria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uria regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gonzalez.
Kabuzo Uria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uria is trying to keep Gonzalez in close.
Uria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Uria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kabuzo Uria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez stops Uria from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kabuzo Uria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabuzo Uria!