PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gonzalez
vs
Costa

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leandro Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Costa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Costa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzalez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Andre Costa has been cut.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Costa lands a head kick. Gonzalez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Leandro Gonzalez has been cut.
Costa slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez throws a series of strikes that have Costa backpedaling.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Leandro Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa looks gassed!
Gonzalez moves out of range as Costa throws a body kick.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Costa on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez drops Costa with a right and a left! Gonzalez comes rushing in but Costa regains his composure and manages to keep Gonzalez in guard.

Costa is rocked!
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Costa won't let him.
Costa is still in real trouble! Can Gonzalez finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa looking to control but Gonzalez passes into half guard.
Gonzalez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costa on the ground.

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.
Costa trying to control here.
Costa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gonzalez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Costa walks into a jab.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.
Gonzalez is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costa at a distance.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gonzalez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Costa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonzalez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gonzalez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Costa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Costa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to de liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice combination there by Gonzalez.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Leandro Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Costa.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Costa counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Gonzalez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Leandro Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Costa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gonzalez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Costa.
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez works over Costa's head and body with a nice combination.
Costa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
Leandro Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Leandro Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Costa.

Costa has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Costa has control.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Costa has double underhooks.
Costa tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.

Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez jabs at Costa's body.
Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzalez throws a combination. Costa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Costa moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a one two combo.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leandro Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez stuns Costa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez connects with a high kick.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Costa works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa controlling the pace for now.

Costa wants to finish this one by submission but Gonzalez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Costa.

That's four 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 is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Gonzalez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gonzalez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gonzalez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into rage.
Costa shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Costa ducks under and follows up with a left that Costa also avoids with ease.
Costa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Costa's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into rage.
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Costa backs away looking to recover.
Costa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez lands a head kick. Costa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costa dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.

Costa has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costa circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Costa drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Costa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.

Costa has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Leandro Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Costa.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Costa has control.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.

Costa jumps guard and drags Gonzalez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costa holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Costa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
Costa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Costa has control of Gonzalez's left arm, preventing Gonzalez from doing any damage.
Costa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa breaks from Gonzalez's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Gonzalez!