PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glenardo Gonzalezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phi Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenardo Gonzalezz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gonzalezz
vs
Lee

195 cm
22
146 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

159 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glenardo Gonzalezz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phi Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalezz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Gonzalezz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalezz off to one side.

Gonzalezz scores a takedown into full mount!

Gonzalezz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Gonzalezz maintains control.

Gonzalezz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gonzalezz working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.

Gonzalezz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Gonzalezz's body position as best he can.
Gonzalezz wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gonzalezz breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position.
Gonzalezz looking to pass the guard.
Lee is trying to hold Gonzalezz in close to prevent damage but Gonzalezz has managed to pass into half guard.
Gonzalezz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gonzalezz is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzalezz to get the leverage.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalezz is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phi Lee.
A combination from Lee does no damage.

Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalezz gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalezz looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalezz, not yet.

Gonzalezz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalezz is breathing heavily.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gonzalezz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
Gonzalezz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalezz tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Gonzalezz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gonzalezz's guard. Nice work there by Lee.

Gonzalezz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalezz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalezz keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonzalezz's guard.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalezz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalezz is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalezz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Gonzalezz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalezz is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four 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.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee trying to control but Gonzalezz is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Gonzalezz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Gonzalezz looking to pass the guard.
Gonzalezz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Gonzalezz's head to control him but Gonzalezz postures up.

Gonzalezz 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.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenardo Gonzalezz dominated 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.

Nice sprawl there from Lee as Gonzalezz shoots in.
Gonzalezz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalezz.
Lee throws a series of punches but Gonzalezz moves out of range.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gonzalezz counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonzalezz preventing the sweep.
Gonzalezz pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzalezz wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee is breathing heavily.

Gonzalezz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalezz is working for a submission of some sort.

Gonzalezz wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Glenardo Gonzalezz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalezz works his way into side control.

Gonzalezz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gonzalezz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Gonzalezz wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gonzalezz is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gonzalezz to get the leverage.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee won't allow Gonzalezz to pass to mount.
Lee trying to control here.
Gonzalezz is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee is pressing down on Gonzalezz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonzalezz looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt

so Gonzalezz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Gonzalezz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gonzalezz pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalezz uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Gonzalezz moves to back control.

Lee depends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonzalezz's arms.
Lee just trying to survive but Gonzalezz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Gonzalezz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gonzalezz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Gonzalezz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee just trying to survive but Gonzalezz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalezz working for the choke.

Gonzalezz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Gonzalezz let's go of the attempt for now.
Lee breaks Gonzalezz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lee trying to control but Gonzalezz is working from the bottom.
Gonzalezz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gonzalezz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gonzalezz looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Gonzalezz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glenardo Gonzalezz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalezz. That did some damage!
Gonzalezz has a takedown stuffed.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalezz avoids the body shot from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a left hand

and Gonzalezz counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee tries to buck Gonzalezz off but Gonzalezz is having none of it.
Gonzalezz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.

Gonzalezz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalezz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is trying to buck Gonzalezz off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalezz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gonzalezz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee won't allow Gonzalezz to pass to mount.
Lee wants to control but Gonzalezz is keeping busy.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Gonzalezz has control of the leg.

Gonzalezz 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.
Lee wants to control but Gonzalezz is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Gonzalezz has control of the leg.
Lee is in trouble now - Gonzalezz has advanced to mount!

Gonzalezz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Gonzalezz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Gonzalezz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lee looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gonzalezz! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Glenardo Gonzalezz!