PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mamute (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danzig - Mother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gonzaga
vs
Mamute

189 cm
33
265 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

190 cm
31
245 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Happy Pills 159Q - Laundry 80%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Mamute!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamute throws a series of punches but Gonzaga avoids them all with ease.
Mamute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mamute has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mamute scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Mamute.
Gonzaga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonzaga throws a right and a left that Mamute avoids nicely.
Gonzaga throws a right hand that Mamute ducks under and follows up with a left that Mamute also avoids with ease.
Mamute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga blocks a leg kick.
Gonzaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamute.
Gonzaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mamute connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzaga.
Mamute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamute avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamute moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamute ducks under a wild hook from Gonzaga.
A swing and a miss from Gonzaga.
Mamute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzaga.
No joy there for Mamute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzaga tries to land a leg kick but Mamute saw it coming and moves away.

Mamute decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Mamute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Mamute is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzaga is trying to stand up here but Mamute is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamute wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzaga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamute.
Gonzaga is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mamute is trying to control. Gonzaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Mamute is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzaga is defending well.

Mamute is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamute seems to be looking for submissions.
Mamute has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Gonzaga works to full guard.
Mamute throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Mamute is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gonzaga has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mamute is looking to defend but Gonzaga has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mamute! Gonzaga pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mamute taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Gonzaga!