PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rod Bentley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rojan Gonjalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bentley
vs
Gonjalez

185 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rojan Gonjalez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bentley moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonjalez working hard to break the clinch.
Gonjalez is trying to break the clinch but Bentley is controlling him.

Bentley manages to break the clinch.
Gonjalez looks to land a combination but Bentley avoids it well.

Bentley moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonjalez working hard to break the clinch.

Bentley pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bentley stands and steps away. Gonjalez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bentley moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bentley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gonjalez can't fight it off and eventually Bentley manages to take the fight to the floor. Gonjalez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bentley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bentley landing with the ground and pound.
Gonjalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bentley is controlling him.

Bentley stands up from Gonjalez's guard - Bentley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rojan Gonjalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bentley has closed the distance and engaged Gonjalez in a clinch.
Gonjalez tries to break free but Bentley pushes him back against the cage.

Bentley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonjalez lands with a good body shot.

Bentley rushes Gonjalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bentley keeps control of Gonjalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonjalez wants to break free but Bentley has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonjalez can't break the clinch.
Gonjalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonjalez is trying to push Bentley away but Bentley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bentley has Gonjalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonjalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bentley tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonjalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Bentley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bentley avoids the body shot from Gonjalez.
Bentley dodges the punch combination from Gonjalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonjalez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonjalez scores with a punch to the head.

Bentley has managed to clinch.
Bentley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonjalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bentley has Gonjalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonjalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Bentley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonjalez is trying to break the clinch but Bentley has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bentley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bentley pushes Gonjalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonjalez can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Bentley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bentley tries to clinch up
and Gonjalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bentley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonjalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonjalez connects with a jab.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Gonjalez enables Bentley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gonjalez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bentley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley moves to clinch but Gonjalez breaks away
and Gonjalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonjalez digs a good body shot into Bentley's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley wants to clinch but Gonjalez slips to the side
and Gonjalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonjalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gonjalez lands with an overhand left.
Gonjalez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bentley rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonjalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bentley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Gonjalez both land. Nice combination.

Bentley is rocked!
Rojan Gonjalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonjalez tests Bentley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Bentley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonjalez lands a hook that stumbles Bentley back into the cage. Gonjalez follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bentley to the canvas! Gonjalez pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bentley has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rojan Gonjalez!