PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibki Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music. Rafael Gonzales will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vlad
vs
Gonzales

205 cm
28
300 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

191 cm
26
287 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GTI - 1337 NEW REAPER RANGE
MADE IN GERMANY

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gibki Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand.
Vlad has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vlad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gonzales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Vlad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vlad landing a few strikes.
Vlad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonzales some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to reverse the position.
Vlad working the ground and pound.

Vlad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gonzales is trying to improve his position.
Vlad trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Vlad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonzales is trying to buck Vlad off.
Vlad is working Gonzales over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzales on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad lands an elbow.

Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is not content to let Vlad control the position.

Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vlad controlling the position.
Gonzales tries to escape but Vlad is in control.
Gonzales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vlad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzales is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vlad is controlling him well.
Vlad scoring with punches and elbows.
Vlad controls the position.
Vlad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vlad is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is looking to reverse the position.

Vlad tries for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Vlad trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Gonzales bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vlad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibki Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
Vlad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzales gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vlad takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Gibki Vlad has been cut.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzales shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Gonzales wants to stall.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that Vlad avoids nicely.
Vlad fails with the takedown

and Gonzales counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibki Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gibki Vlad's cut.
That's time! Vlad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzales rushes Vlad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales wants to get back to striking at distance but Vlad won't allow it.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gonzales clinches up against the cage.

Gonzales pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad with a poor takedown

and Gonzales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vlad is looking to control Gonzales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vlad avoid being mounted?
Vlad tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.
Vlad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Vlad won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad wants to sweep here but Gonzales controlling him for the moment.
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Vlad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vlad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vlad is just content to waste time from the top position. Gonzales takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

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.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gibki Vlad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but Vlad isn't so interested in that idea.
Vlad postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzales's brow.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Vlad is controlling him.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Vlad connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzales wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vlad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Vlad is controlling him.
Vlad landing with the ground and pound.
Vlad passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vlad seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzales is looking to escape.
Vlad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Vlad wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vlad is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vlad connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
Vlad is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad works his way into side control.

Vlad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vlad is working Gonzales over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vlad connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Vlad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vlad prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vlad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gibki Vlad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gibki Vlad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzales rushes Vlad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzales is trying to force a seperation but Vlad has the dominant position.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vlad goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vlad with a poor takedown
and Gonzales counters with a stiff right hand.

Gonzales rushes Vlad and presses him up against the cage.
Vlad is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gibki Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gonzales breaks the clinch.

Gonzales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad gets full guard.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Vlad controls Gonzales momentarily but Gonzales frees himself.

Vlad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
Vlad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.
Vlad won't allow Gonzales to get back to his feet.
Vlad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vlad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Vlad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad working some strikes from top position.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.

Vlad drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vlad as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gonzales screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vlad! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gibki Vlad!