PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forest Gump will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gonzalez
vs
Gump

190 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Gump sprawls well.
Gump throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gump misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Gump strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Leonard Gonzalez has been cut.
Gump misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Gump scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
Gump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Gump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Gump.
Gump lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Forest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez takes one to the chin there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gonzalez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gump which made him look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forest Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Gonzalez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Gump shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Gump does no damage.

Gump lands a left and a right that send Gonzalez crashing to the mat, dazed. Gump thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Leonard Gonzalez's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Gonzalez's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Gump before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Forest Gump!