PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Cuevas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedy Gonzales is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cuevas
vs
Gonzales

195 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Cuevas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Speedy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cuevas's waist but Cuevas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cuevas wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tony Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gonzales.

Cuevas instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuevas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Cuevas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gonzales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuevas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cuevas smiles and moves away.
Cuevas is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuevas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Cuevas.
Gonzales has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuevas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat.
Cuevas tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuevas as he avoids it easily.
Cuevas fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cuevas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuevas tries to clinch up.
Cuevas tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cuevas pinned against the cage. Cuevas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cuevas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Cuevas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cuevas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuevas tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Speedy Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Gonzales or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuevas which made him look bad.
Cuevas moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Cuevas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuevas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gonzales.
A punch combination from Gonzales misses.
Cuevas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cuevas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cuevas wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Cuevas is looking to clinch.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Tony Cuevas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuevas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuevas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuevas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cuevas wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuevas stuffs the takedown.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuevas as he avoids it easily.
Cuevas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuevas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cuevas sprawls well. Cuevas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuevas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Cuevas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gonzales tries to keep at a distance but Cuevas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cuevas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cuevas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Cuevas sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Cuevas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tony Cuevas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gonzales.
Gonzales looks to clinch

and Cuevas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Cuevas to work.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Cuevas manages to get underhooks.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Cuevas has him pinned against the cage.
Cuevas has Gonzales pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cuevas.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Cuevas manages to get underhooks.
Cuevas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cuevas misses with a body punch.
Cuevas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzales up against the cage.
Cuevas misses with a body punch.
Cuevas leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales has Cuevas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuevas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cuevas stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Cuevas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cuevas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuevas stalls.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cuevas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A right hand to the body from Cuevas.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuevas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuevas wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cuevas clinches with his opponent.
Speedy Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuevas walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cuevas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four 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.
Cuevas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales fails with the takedown

and Cuevas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cuevas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cuevas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuevas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cuevas works on Gonzales's body with a couple of short punches.
Tony Cuevas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cuevas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cuevas blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Cuevas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuevas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Cuevas!