PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Mcmahon (ranked 9210 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Gonzalez (ranked 7337 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcmahon is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mcmahon
vs
Gonzalez

157 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Mcmahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez dives in and grabs Mcmahon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcmahon pushes down on Gonzalez's head and hops out.
Mcmahon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcmahon is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez motions for Mcmahon to come forward. Gonzalez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcmahon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gonzalez counters by clinching up.
Mcmahon avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Mcmahon being controlled against the cage.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcmahon prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez gets control of Mcmahon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonzalez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcmahon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez punching to the body, from the bottom.

Gonzalez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcmahon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcmahon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez controlling the position.
Gonzalez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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 for a guillotine here but Mcmahon defends easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mcmahon as Gonzalez shoots in.
Hector Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcmahon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Mcmahon avoids it.
Mcmahon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It appears Mcmahon was looking to counter with a kick there.

Gonzalez moves into the clinch.

Gonzalez manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Mcmahon is controlling him.

Gonzalez has his foot on Mcmahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmahon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Mcmahon is controlling the position.
Gonzalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcmahon stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gonzalez rushes Mcmahon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gonzalez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcmahon uses from the top position.

Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Mcmahon pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Mcmahon controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Mcmahon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mcmahon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzalez is defended easily by Mcmahon.
Hector Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzalez.

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

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez presses Mcmahon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcmahon up against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcmahon backwards.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Mcmahon is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Mcmahon has control.
Mcmahon letting Gonzalez take a breather here.

Gonzalez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gonzalez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Gonzalez working for a triangle but Mcmahon defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.

Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcmahon swivels and escapes.
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.

Gonzalez decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.

Gonzalez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcmahon defends well.
Mcmahon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez pulls Mcmahon in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mcmahon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcmahon has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Mcmahon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gonzalez shoots in and drives through. Mcmahon sprawls well.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcmahon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcmahon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.
No luck for Gonzalez with that takedown attempt.
Hector Mcmahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Gonzalez.

Gonzalez clinches up with Mcmahon and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcmahon stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Lance Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mcmahon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcmahon has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzalez can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmahon wants to stand but Gonzalez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Gonzalez darts in and clinches Mcmahon up against the cage.
Gonzalez stalling.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to push Mcmahon away but Mcmahon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Gonzalez manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pulls Mcmahon in to control the position.

Mcmahon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Mcmahon is controlling the position.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Mcmahon controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez is controlling Mcmahon's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonzalez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gonzalez has his foot on Mcmahon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmahon works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crunch! Gonzalez slams his shin into Mcmahon's torso.
Gonzalez shoots in but Mcmahon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It appears Mcmahon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hector Mcmahon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lance Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzalez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

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