PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gonzales
vs
Gonzales

180 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tommy Gonzales . That's going to slow Jacob Gonzales down.
Tommy Gonzales leaves Jacob Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacob Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacob Gonzales tries to kick Tommy Gonzales off but Tommy Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Jacob Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales stops Jacob Gonzales from getting back to his feet.
Jacob Gonzales trying to control from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales is thwarting Jacob Gonzales 's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Tommy Gonzales is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacob Gonzales is trying is best to control the position here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Gonzales hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jacob Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob Gonzales tries to clinch but Tommy Gonzales moves out of range.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but Tommy Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jacob Gonzales 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Jacob Gonzales clinches.
Jacob Gonzales goes for a takedown attempt but Tommy Gonzales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tommy Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacob Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales looks winded!

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacob Gonzales 's guard.
Jacob Gonzales seems keen to control Tommy Gonzales 's posture.

Jacob Gonzales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tommy Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tommy Gonzales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jacob Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tommy Gonzales stands and throws Jacob Gonzales 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tommy Gonzales stands up and beckons Jacob Gonzales to his feet.

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and pushes Jacob Gonzales back into the cage.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tommy Gonzales to keep the fight standing.

Jacob Gonzales drags the fight down to the ground.
Tommy Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacob Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to keep Tommy Gonzales in close.
Tommy Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacob Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Tommy Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tommy Gonzales trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jacob Gonzales 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jacob Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
Jacob Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Tommy Gonzales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tommy Gonzales sprawls well. Tommy Gonzales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacob Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Gonzales shoots and misses
and Jacob Gonzales counters with a head kick.

Tommy Gonzales darts in and clinches Jacob Gonzales up against the cage.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tommy Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Tommy Gonzales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacob Gonzales up against the cage.

Tommy Gonzales manages to pull guard.
Tommy Gonzales keeping full guard, as Jacob Gonzales tries to pass.
Tommy Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacob Gonzales is stalling in the full guard.
Tommy Gonzales looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Tommy Gonzales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tommy Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tommy Gonzales wants to sweep here but Jacob Gonzales controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales keeping full guard, as Jacob Gonzales tries to pass.
Tommy Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacob Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tommy Gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacob Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Tommy Gonzales circles away.
Jacob Gonzales lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales tries to bum rush Jacob Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Jacob Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommy Gonzales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacob Gonzales circles away.
Tommy Gonzales takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jacob Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt

and Tommy Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Jacob Gonzales didn't expect that.
Tommy Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Jacob Gonzales pushes Tommy Gonzales off and gets back to his feet.
Jacob Gonzales throws a head kick but Tommy Gonzales moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tommy Gonzales pulls guard effortlessly.

Jacob Gonzales stands and steps away. Tommy Gonzales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacob Gonzales circles away.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tommy Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacob Gonzales 's waist but Jacob Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tommy Gonzales off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacob Gonzales fails with the takedown.
Jacob Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Tommy Gonzales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gonzales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tommy Gonzales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tommy Gonzales looking for subs off his back but Jacob Gonzales has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control but Jacob Gonzales postures up.
Jacob Gonzales controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control from the bottom.
Jacob Gonzales is keen to just control but Tommy Gonzales is a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tommy Gonzales tries to roll over but Jacob Gonzales keeps him under control.

Jacob Gonzales has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Gonzales throws a body punch but Jacob Gonzales moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Tommy Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Tommy Gonzales dives in and scores a takedown into Jacob Gonzales 's guard.
Tommy Gonzales passes Jacob Gonzales 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tommy Gonzales is keen to just control but Jacob Gonzales is a slippery customer.

Jacob Gonzales makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tommy Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Tommy Gonzales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacob Gonzales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tommy Gonzales can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Gonzales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tommy Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales controls Jacob Gonzales momentarily but Jacob Gonzales frees himself.
Jacob Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Tommy Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tommy Gonzales controls Jacob Gonzales momentarily but Jacob Gonzales frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Gonzales wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Jacob Gonzales or perhaps it was just good defense by Tommy Gonzales which made him look bad.
Tommy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Gonzales .

Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.

Tommy Gonzales pulls guard successfully.

Tommy Gonzales working for a triangle but Jacob Gonzales defends it easily.
Jacob Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Gonzales .
I think Tommy Gonzales has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gonzales !