PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micho Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo The Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by La Raza. Micho Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzalez
vs
The Power

210 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micho Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo The Power!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Power displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzalez.
Horrible takedown by Gonzalez or perhaps it was just good defense by The Power which made him look bad.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micho Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Power clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as The Power tries to tie him up.

The Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but The Power sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The Power forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.

The Power gets control of Gonzalez's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Power will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Power controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Gonzalez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound.
Gonzalez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzalez trying to control but The Power is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Power is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gonzalez, into his guard.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
The Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Power controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gonzalez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The Power is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Power content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Power is aware though and is defending well.
The Power showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Power wants to stand but Gonzalez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Power is one step ahead there.

The Power gets to his feet. Gonzalez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The Power lands a head kick!
The Power lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

The Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Power in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Power is working away from the top position though.

Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Power wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Gonzalez wants to control but The Power is keeping busy.
The Power seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez dives in and grabs The Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Power pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Power misses with a takedown

and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Power won't be happy with that.

Gonzalez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Danga de danga de dang - The Power scores with a four punch combination!
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses
and The Power counters with a head kick.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but The Power shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Power is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodrigo The Power will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from The Power lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Crunch! The Power slams his shin into Gonzalez's torso.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but The Power sprawls well.
The Power lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Power.
The Power tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Gonzalez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Power keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.

Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Power is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Power has escaped and now he's on top!
The Power wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Power won't allow Gonzalez to sweep him here.
The Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Power defends well.
The Power controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez is trying to keep The Power in close.
Gonzalez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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 Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Power is looking to stand up but Gonzalez won't let him.

The Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Power wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gonzalez trying to strike off his back.

Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gonzalez working for a triangle but The Power defends it easily.
The Power wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Power trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but The Power controlling him for the moment.

Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom.
The Power is stalling in the full guard.

The Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez striking off his back but it's not causing The Power any problems.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but The Power is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micho Gonzalez dominated that second round.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but The Power sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but The Power circles away easily
and The Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Power lands a head kick!
The Power slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micho Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Power tries a head kick but it misses.
The Power throws a nice head kick!
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and The Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Power is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
The Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Power tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
The Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Power doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gonzalez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Power works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gonzalez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but The Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gonzalez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Power is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Power has escaped and now he's on top!

The Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Power has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Power is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Power defends well.
Gonzalez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzalez tries to strike from the bottom.
Gonzalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Power is aware though and is defending well.

Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Power is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Power looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The Power avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Power wants to stand but Gonzalez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gonzalez trying to control the position.

Gonzalez working for a triangle but The Power defends it easily.
Gonzalez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micho Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

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