PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speedy Gonzales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carwin
vs
Gonzales

190 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Speedy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carwin throws out the jab.
No luck for Gonzales with that takedown attempt.

Gonzales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carwin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonzales postures up in Carwin's guard and throws a big left but Carwin blocks it.
Gonzales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Carwin has wrist control.

Gonzales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzales postures up in Carwin's guard and throws a big left but Carwin blocks it.
Gonzales is working Carwin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Carwin has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carwin, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzales wants to control but Carwin is keeping him busy.
Gonzales connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carwin some visible discomfort.
Carwin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gonzales tries to move to mount but Carwin blocks the move with his legs.
Carwin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Gonzales crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carwin pushes Gonzales away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonzales gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gonzales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gonzales postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gonzales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gonzales working the head with strikes.
Gonzales in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gonzales landing strikes.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet but Gonzales drags him back down.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carwin keeps working.

Gonzales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzales trying to control the position but Carwin is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Gonzales seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Carwin parries the strikes from Gonzales easily there. Gonzales is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carwin to escape.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carwin throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Carwin connects with a right hand. Gonzales shakes it off.

Gonzales shoots in and bounces Carwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Carwin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzales trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Carwin is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carwin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gonzales is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Carwin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gonzales's back instead.
Carwin gets his hands free as Gonzales looks to control.
Gonzales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gonzales is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzales is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Carwin misses with a head shot.
Gonzales is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Speedy Gonzales dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Carwin.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carwin throws a nice looking combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carwin tries to clinch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carwin's waist but Carwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carwin!
Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Carwin sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Gonzales.
Gonzales slips under a jab from Carwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carwin darts in and clinches Gonzales up against the cage.
Carwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Carwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzaless head.

Gonzales breaks the clinch.
Carwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzales keeps the fight on the outside.

Carwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Carwin tries for a kimura but Gonzales is defending well.
Speedy Gonzales has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzales is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carwin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carwin is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gonzales manages to get to full guard.
Gonzales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carwin is staying active underneath Gonzales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carwin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonzales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Speedy Gonzales!