PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kung fu fighting. Gonzaga has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hole
vs
Gonzaga

210 cm
22
289 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Hole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hole is just out of range.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzaga's sensitive parts.
Gonzaga misses with a body shot.
Gonzaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole lands a jab to Gonzaga's midsection.
Hole cracks Gonzaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hole thows a body shot but no joy.
Hole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Hole.
Gonzaga has a takedown stuffed.
Hole scores with a jab to the body.
Hole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hole slips under a jab from Gonzaga.
Good standup being displayed there by Hole as he connects with a hook.
Hole avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hole.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzaga looks gassed!
Hole connects with a right hand. Gonzaga shakes it off.
Hole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hole wants to control but Gonzaga is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzaga sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gonzaga misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gonzaga throws some wild stikes that Hole manages to avoid easily.
Gonzaga thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gonzaga thowing shots but they're missing.
Hole avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gonzaga.
Gonzaga throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hole because Gonzaga loaded up on that one.
Hole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzaga throwing strikes here but Hole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gonzaga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hole looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzaga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga unloads with some shots from mount but Hole bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzaga lands a big shot there that rocks Hole but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Gonzaga looking to secure an arm triangle but Hole defends it well.
Gonzaga cracks Hole with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gonzaga working the ground and pound effectively.
Gonzaga unloads with some shots from mount but Hole bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzaga wants to control the pace but Hole is squirming around nicely.
Gonzaga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriel Gonzaga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hole takes a swing at Gonzaga's ribcage but misses.
Hole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gonzaga looks to land a left hand but Hole moved out of range nicely.
Hole misses with a low kick.
Gonzaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzaga moves forwards but Hole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hole throws a leg kick but Gonzaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Gonzaga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hole is trying to defend but Gonzaga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonzaga is trying to control. Hole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzaga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gonzaga is working for a kimura but Hole is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzaga is keen to just control but Hole is a slippery customer.
Hole trying to control but Gonzaga postures up.
Gonzaga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gonzaga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hole is controlling Gonzaga's trapped leg to prevent Gonzaga from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole taking some punishment here, with Gonzaga in his half guard.
Gonzaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hole keeps working.
Gonzaga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hole kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole wants to get back to full guard.

Gonzaga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gonzaga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzaga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzaga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hole taking some punishment here, with Gonzaga in his half guard.

Gonzaga is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gonzaga is working away from the top position though.
Gonzaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hole keeping hold of Gonzaga's head, controlling as best he can.
Gonzaga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gonzaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hole wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Hole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzaga staying out of range there.
Hole jabs Gonzaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzaga misses with a looping left.

Gonzaga pushes Hole up against the cage in a clinch.

Gonzaga gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hole regains guard.
Gonzaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga prevents Hole from getting back to his feet.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Gonzaga from controlling successfully.
Hole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hole scores with a leg kick.
Gonzaga misses with a body shot.
Good work by Gonzaga as he checks the leg kick.
Hole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga throws a right hand that Hole ducks under and follows up with a left that Hole also avoids with ease.
Hole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gonzaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hole circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gonzaga's knee momentarily.
Hole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hole sizes up Gonzaga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hole cracks the inside of Gonzaga's front leg.
Hole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzagas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole connects with a crisp jab.
Hole throws a nice looking combination but Gonzaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hole. Gonzaga shrugs it off though.
Gonzaga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hole. Hole obviously looking to wear him down.
Gonzaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hole digs a good hook to Gonzaga's body.
Nice body kick there by Hole.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzaga. Hole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harry Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hole.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzaga misses the target.
Hole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzaga takes a swing at Hole's ribcage but misses.
Gonzaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hole can pounce on him.
Hole misses with a jab to the body
and Hole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hole connects with an inside leg kick.
Hole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Hole clearly takes that round.
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.

Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzaga manages to avoid it.

Gonzaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzaga.
Hole wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hole is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzaga has double underhooks.
Hole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzaga has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hole's efforts to push away.
Gonzaga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzaga misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga scores with a shot to the body.
Hole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hole.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gonzaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gonzaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hole misses with a body shot
and Gonzaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gonzaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gonzaga throws a shot from downtown. Hole moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hole.
Gonzaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gonzaga tries to clinch but Hole is having none of it.
Hole misses the body punch
letting Gonzaga counter with a right hand.
Gonzaga throws an overhand right that lands on Hole's shoulder, as Hole tries to avoid the shot.
Hole lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gonzaga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hole's guard.
Gonzaga wants to control from the top but Hole keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gonzaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzaga stands and throws Hole's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Gonzaga tries for a kimura but Hole is defending well.
Hole can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonzaga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hole is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is looking to take a break and control but Hole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Gonzaga seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gonzaga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gonzaga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Gonzaga dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hole is looking to wear down Gonzaga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Gonzaga blocks the low kick.
Hole cracks Gonzaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Gonzaga misses.
Gonzaga tests Hole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzaga is looking to clinch but Hole is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hole throws a low kick but Gonzaga moves out of range easily.
Gonzaga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Gonzaga gets the takedown into side control.
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Gabriel Gonzaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzaga throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gonzaga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gonzaga working the ground and pound.

Gonzaga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hole knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole is trying to control Gonzaga's posture but Gonzaga avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hole regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gonzaga's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gonzaga wants to pass to mount but Hole is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzaga is working for a submission of some sort.

Gonzaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Hole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harry Hole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga thows a huge punch but Hole dodges it nicely.
Gabriel Gonzaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzaga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzaga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hole is just riding it out for now. Gonzaga eventually gives up the hold.
Hole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzaga scores with a couple of nice shots.

Gonzaga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hole wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gonzaga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hole has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gonzaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hole is just riding it out for now. Gonzaga eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gonzaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Gonzaga! Gabriel Gonzaga retains his heavyweight title!