BCL 16 - Compton vs. Gori PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Chason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dy Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chason
vs
Batista

180 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Rio de Janeiro, Chase Chason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dy Batista!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista fails to land with a series of punches.
Chason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batista misses with a body shot.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chason manages to avoid it.
Batista displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chason.
Batista moves out of range of the leg kick from Chason.
Chason looks to land a body kick but Batista moved away.
Batista checks a leg kick nicely.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick from Chason.
Chason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Batista.

Batista cracks Chason with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Chason looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Batista finish him?

Chason is rocked!
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!
Batista lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Chason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Chason gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Batista wants to get back to his feet but Chason drags him back down.
Chason seems to have got his legs back now.

Chason working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Batista really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Batista knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Chason has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Batista is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Chason yanks on the arm and Batista is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Chason.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Chason!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Field
vs
Oliveira

182 cm
34
180 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

181 cm
30
184 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field stuffs the takedown.
Field misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Field counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Field passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Field works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Field looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Field is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.

Field has his feet on Oliveira's thighs here. He's pushed Oliveira off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oliveira screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Field!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Field thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Jorgenson has chosen Made You Look by Nas as his entrance music. Spencer Jorgenson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gabriel Gonzaga's chin.

Gonzaga
vs
Jorgenson

189 cm
32
265 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

190 cm
30
273 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spencer Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga throws a looping overhand right but Jorgenson ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jorgenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorgenson.
Jorgenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jorgenson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jorgenson blocks a jab.
Jorgenson scores with a hook to the body. Gonzaga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzaga is breathing heavily.
Gonzaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgenson.
Gonzaga misses with a looping right.
Gonzaga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jorgenson pinned against the cage. Jorgenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Jorgenson cracks Gonzaga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jorgenson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gonzaga to stand back up!

It looks like Gabriel Gonzaga has been cut.
Gonzaga throws an overhand right that lands on Jorgenson's shoulder, as Jorgenson tries to avoid the shot.

Jorgenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzaga keeping full guard, as Jorgenson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jorgenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Jorgenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jorgenson has Gonzaga in his guard.
Gonzaga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gonzaga throwing strikes but missing.

Jorgenson is looking for a triangle but Gonzaga pushes his legs off easily.

Jorgenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzaga throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
Gonzaga postures up.
Jorgenson keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.

Gonzaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzaga trying to control but Jorgenson is working from the bottom.
Jorgenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jorgenson, not yet.
Gonzaga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jorgenson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzaga throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzaga trying to control but Jorgenson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but Jorgenson keeps moving.
Jorgenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzaga.

Jorgenson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzaga distracts Jorgenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gonzaga stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgenson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzaga is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzaga trying to control but Jorgenson is working from the bottom.
Gonzaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorgenson is trying to keep Gonzaga in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzaga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzaga connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzaga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gonzaga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but Jorgenson keeps moving.
Gonzaga throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Jorgenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gonzaga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jorgenson sprawls well. Jorgenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorgenson throws the left hand but Gonzaga avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Jorgenson does it's job there.
Jorgenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzaga stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorgenson. Jorgenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorgenson is looking to slow Gonzaga down with leg kicks.
Jorgenson throws out a loose jab but Gonzaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorgenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Gonzaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgenson motions for Gonzaga to come forward. Jorgenson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonzaga scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Gonzaga.
Gonzaga misses with the combination.
Gonzaga is looking to clinch.
Spencer Jorgenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorgenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorgenson.
Gonzaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jorgenson. Jorgenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jorgenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzaga throws a hook to the side of Jorgenson's head but Jorgenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzaga slips under a jab from Jorgenson.

Gonzaga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgenson wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzaga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jorgenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jorgenson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Gonzaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzaga is in close to Jorgenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzaga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzaga is in close to Jorgenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jorgenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzaga throws a strike but Jorgenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzaga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga with shots to the head and body - Jorgenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonzaga dominating with strikes here.
Jorgenson regains half guard.

Jorgenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzaga pulls his head out easily.

Jorgenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgenson keeps working.
Jorgenson is looking to control Gonzaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jorgenson avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jorgenson looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzaga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jorgenson's head.
Jorgenson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga with the ground and pound but Jorgenson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gonzaga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jorgenson is looking for a triangle but Gonzaga pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzaga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzaga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jorgenson trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzaga is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgenson keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gonzaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gonzaga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzaga throws a looping overhand right but Jorgenson ducks down to avoid it.
Jorgenson checks a leg kick.
Jorgenson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorgenson throws an off balance right hand

and Gonzaga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzaga connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzaga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzaga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Jorgenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzaga.
Jorgenson has momentary wrist control but Gonzaga slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzaga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jorgenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzaga stands up over Jorgenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jorgenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzaga is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgenson has wrist control.
Gonzaga passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jorgenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzaga works his way into full mount!
Gonzaga breaks from Jorgenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gonzaga lands a big shot there that rocks Jorgenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gonzaga working Jorgenson over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzaga lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gonzaga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgenson is looking to escape.
Jorgenson is in a horrible position here. Gonzaga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jorgenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gonzaga postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jorgenson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jorgenson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gonzaga!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aze Gori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Compton comes into the arena with Granville Bowlin - Wild Bill blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Compton
vs
Gori

183 cm
33
167 lbs
29 - 11 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

DTK Designs (Laundry)
Cyclone Nutrition Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Compton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Gori!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton is looking to slow Gori down with leg kicks.
Gori changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Compton tries to avoid it but Gori manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Compton to the ground. Compton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gori throws a jab but it's blocked by Compton.
Gori throws a jab but it's blocked by Compton.
Gori misses with a hook
and Compton counters with an inside leg kick.
Compton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gori. That did some damage!
Compton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Compton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Compton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Compton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Compton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Gori is rocked!
Gori throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gori is still on wobbly legs! Can Compton finish him?
Compton throws a front kick that sends Gori stumbling back into the cage.
Gori looks winded!
A head kick by Compton - that's a beauty! Gori is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Compton can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bill Compton!
Bill Compton retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Bill Compton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.