PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Ohanian (ranked 2192 p4p, 2926 weight class) and Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 301 p4p, 416 weight class). Ohanian comes to the cage accompanied by The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Poseidon Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ohanian
vs
Gonzalez

181 cm
31
179
16 - 22 - 0

187 cm
30
185
9 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohanian.
Ohanian just misses with a punch to the body.
Ohanian slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Ohanian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Ohanian persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohanian.
Ohanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Ohanian misses with a looping right.
Ohanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez blocks the body kick.
Poseidon Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez wants to clinch
and Ohanian counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Ohanian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohanian.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ohanian's efforts to push away.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.
Ohanian takes a shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Ohanian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Ohanian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohanian, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Gonzalez on the inside.

Ohanian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian clobbers Gonzalez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ohanian gets a takedown into half guard.

Ohanian is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to kick Ohanian off but Ohanian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ohanian is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Ohanian prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Ohanian is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Ohanian trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.

Ohanian 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.
Gonzalez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez is wriggling around but Ohanian manages to pass to half guard.
Ohanian is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez has a hand on Ohanian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ohanian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gonzalez working to try and regain half guard.
Ohanian won't let Gonzalez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ohanian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ohanian prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.

Ohanian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Ohanian eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.

Gonzalez kicks off Ohanian and gets to his feet.
Nice jab there from Ohanian.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Ohanian avoids nicely.
Ohanian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gonzalez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Poseidon Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Ohanian lands with a shot to the body.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Ohanian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Ohanian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Ohanian lands the left hand.
Ohanian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ohanian lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ohanian, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Ohanian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Ohanian lands with a light punch inside.
Ohanian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ohanian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ohanian to work.
Ohanian has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ohanian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Ohanian tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Ohanian looking to stall.
Ohanian has had enough of the clinch but Gonzalez keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ohanian lands with a left to the head.
Ohanian blocks an uppercut.
Ohanian misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Ohanian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ohanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ohanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian is stalling here.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohanian.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.

Ohanian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohanian with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ohanian.

Ohanian drives through with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Ohanian is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.

Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ohanian is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gonzalez advances to half guard.
Ohanian is trying to maintain the position but Gonzalez is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ohanian uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Gonzalez gets to his feet. Ohanian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses.

Ohanian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Ohanian is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez trying to get back to full guard but Ohanian takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gonzalez regains half guard.

Gonzalez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.

Ohanian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ohanian is in Gonzalez's guard.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Ohanian stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez gets a clinch.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.

Ohanian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.

Ohanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to buck Ohanian off.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Ohanian wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is trying to buck Ohanian off.

Ohanian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ohanian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ohanian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two 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.
Ohanian is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Ohanian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzalez tries to kick Ohanian off but Ohanian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ohanian wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohanian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Ohanian is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ohanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohanian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ohanian counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Ohanian circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ohanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohanian throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Gonzalez instigates a clinch.
Ohanian throws a head punch that misses.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.

Ohanian breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ohanian.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ohanian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Ohanian throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Ohanian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Ohanian finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Ohanian is having none of it.
Ohanian scores with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez darts in trying to clinch
and Ohanian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ohanian lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ohanian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poseidon Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohanian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohanian circles away.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Ohanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ohanian lands a right hook to the body.
Ohanian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Ohanian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ohanian swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Ohanian counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Ohanian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ohanian 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!
A relieved looking Alen Ohanian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.