PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity as his entrance music. Marcello Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robbie Law's chin.

Gonzalez
vs
Law

204 cm
21
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Law moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Marcello Gonzalez has been cut.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Law gets a clinch.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Law stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Law manages to break the clinch.
Law misses with a wild combination.
Law is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Law swivels and escapes.

Law closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Law breaks the clinch.
Robbie Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzalez working a defensive guard here.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard.
Law must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Law in close.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzalez's brow.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Law is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.

Gonzalez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Law should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gonzalez has tightened it up now! Law should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcello Gonzalez!