PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Vinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gonzalez
vs
Vinn

180 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Las Vegas, Raul Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasmus Vinn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Vinn sprawls well.

Gonzalez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzalez controlling the position from side mount.
Vinn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gonzalez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vinn is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinn looks gassed!
Gonzalez looking to finish with strikes here!
Gonzalez content just to control the position here.

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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vinn for as long as he can get away with.
Vinn prevents Gonzalez from taking his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Raul Gonzalez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vinn is fending him off so far but Gonzalez persists. Nope, Vinn circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Vinn, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Vinn against the cage but Vinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vinn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez prevents Vinn from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez thows a huge punch but Vinn dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Vinn defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez controlling the pace.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vinn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gonzalez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez controlling from side mount.
Vinn dodges the ground and pound from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vinn is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinn being controlled for a moment.
Gonzalez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Raul Gonzalez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.

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 looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vinn!
Gonzalez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinn has given up his back here. Will Gonzalez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Vinn trying to control the hands but Gonzalez breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Vinn right now.
Gonzalez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Raul Gonzalez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice takedown defense from Vinn. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.

Gonzalez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.
Raul Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez feints and as Vinn raises his hands in defense, Gonzalez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vinn can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzalez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzalez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Gonzalez connects with a nice short shot to Vinn's temple.
Gonzalez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinn wants to get back to full guard.
Vinn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gonzalez moves nicely into side control.
Vinn is trying to escape the position but Gonzalez is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Raul Gonzalez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Vinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinn tries to avoid it but Gonzalez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinn to the ground. Vinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzalez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinn throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinn stuffs the takedown.
Vinn tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.

Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Raul Gonzalez just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Vinn shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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