PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Fernando Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fernando Gonzalez
vs
Steel

183 cm
21
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luiz Fernando Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Steel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Luiz Fernando Gonzalez has been cut.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel misses the body punch
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gonzalez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steel was covering up waiting for the punch and Gonzalez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez throws and elbow that misses. Steel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Steel!
Steel looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.
Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Gonzalez chips away with some ground and pound.

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.
Gonzalez postures up.
Steel is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Steel throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Steel misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel misses with a body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel looks gassed!
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.

Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzalez controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel throws a head kick that misses

and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Fernando Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Fernando Gonzalez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steel misses with a leg kick.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Steel tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez swinging wilding here.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez is working Steel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Steel is not content to let Gonzalez control the position.
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gonzalez has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but Steel manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Steel moves into full mount!
Gonzalez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel with a couple of short strikes.
Steel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzalez?
Steel tries to take his opponent's back but Gonzalez turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Gonzalez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gonzalez!
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Steel wants to stand up but Gonzalez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gonzalez won't allow Steel to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying is best to control the position here.

Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Gonzalez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gonzalez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Fernando Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Fernando Gonzalez's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jab by Steel.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gonzalez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzalez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
Gonzalez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Steel wants to stand but Gonzalez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steel passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winston Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.

Steel stands up and waves to Gonzalez to follow him.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt

so Gonzalez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzalez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzalez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzalez lands a couple of digs.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a big right hand that misses.

Steel looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Fernando Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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