PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Tariste (ranked 3972 p4p, 3819 weight class) and Sanchez Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez Gonzalez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tariste
vs
Gonzalez

184 cm
25
201
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
270
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Tariste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sanchez Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariste keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tariste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tariste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tariste tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tariste keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Tariste is having none of it.
Tariste tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tariste looks to land a combination. Gonzalez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Sanchez Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Tariste keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tariste.
Tariste circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tariste is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Tariste keeps the fight on the outside.
Tariste throws a lazy head kick

and Gonzalez counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Tariste dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Tariste looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tariste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tariste.
Tariste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tariste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tariste is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tariste uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tariste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tariste swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariste swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Tariste tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Tariste circles away and keeps his distance.
Tariste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tariste will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez checks the leg kick.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tariste.
Tariste goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tariste throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Tariste moves out of range.
Tariste looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Tariste sets himself, and Gonzalez steps forward looking for the clinch! Tariste avoids it this time.
Tariste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Tariste.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTariste.
A head kick from Tariste lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guy Tariste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tariste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tariste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Tariste avoiding damage as Gonzalez throws knees to the body.
Gonzalez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Tariste manages to break the clinch.
Tariste delivers a nice body kick.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tariste.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariste lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tariste, pushing him back against the cage.
Tariste effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Tariste.
Tariste wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Tariste is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Tariste.
Tariste wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tariste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tariste is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Tariste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sanchez Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tariste throws a head kick that misses

and Gonzalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tariste wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tariste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tariste manages to break the clinch.
Tariste swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.

Gonzalez forces Tariste back against the cage and clinches.
Tariste is trying to break free.
Tariste takes a shot to the head.
Tariste working hard to break the clinch.
Tariste misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tariste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tariste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tariste is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tariste avoiding damage.
Tariste stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Good body shot from Gonzalez.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tariste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tariste is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tariste holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tariste tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariste can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Tariste blocks an uppercut.
Tariste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Tariste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Tariste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tariste misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tariste is trying to break free.

Tariste breaks the clinch.
Tariste misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Tariste gets tackled into the cage by Gonzalez. Gonzalez maintains the clinch.
Gonzalez prevents Tariste from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariste tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Tariste tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tariste looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tariste backwards.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Tariste blocking some punches.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tariste taking a breather.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Tariste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tariste wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Tariste wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariste throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tariste.
Tariste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Tariste working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez lands a hook that snaps the head of Tariste backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tariste tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Tariste back against the cage.
Tariste is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Tariste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sanchez Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sanchez Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Tariste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tariste misses the shot to the body.

Gonzalez darts in and clinches Tariste up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Tariste tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tariste stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Tariste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez scores with a shoulder strike.
Tariste is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.

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

Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tariste wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Tariste looking to slow down the pace here.
Tariste wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tariste is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Tariste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Tariste in a clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
Gonzalez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tariste struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Tariste uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tariste breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Tariste is having none of it.
Tariste throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tariste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Tariste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Tariste.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tariste is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tariste keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Tariste.
Tariste misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Tariste.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Tariste pushes him off.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Tariste moves out of range easily.
Tariste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tariste throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tariste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariste misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Tariste is having none of it.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Tariste looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez wants to clinch up but Tariste keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Tariste is having none of it.
Gonzalez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tariste fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonzalez just manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tariste circles away.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tariste feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Tariste.
Gonzalez tests Tariste's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Tariste circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tariste looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Guy Tariste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tariste throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Tariste throws a head kick that misses.

Gonzalez forces Tariste back against the cage and clinches.
Tariste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tariste is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.
Tariste tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tariste misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez prevents Tariste from breaking the clinch.
Tariste tries to break free but Gonzalez pushes him back against the cage.
Tariste wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tariste is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Sanchez Gonzalez!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sanchez Gonzalez!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sanchez Gonzalez!

Sanchez Gonzalez wins by unanimous decision!
Sanchez Gonzalez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.