PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between jamsha gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Foster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

gonzales
vs
Foster

180 cm
21
136 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

164 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, jamsha gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Foster!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries for a takedown but gonzales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Foster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
gonzales tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster not doing much here.
Foster thows a huge punch but gonzales dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gonzales taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of gonzales's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foster wants to control but gonzales is keeping him busy.
Foster misses with a head shot. gonzales uses the momentum to regain guard.
gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
gonzales looking for a sweep. Not yet gonzales, not yet.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but gonzales has wrist control.
gonzales keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.

Foster drops back, looking for a kneebar! gonzales looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. gonzales looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from gonzales!

gonzales decides to stand up, so the ref orders Foster to his feet.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
jamsha gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Foster.
Foster looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
gonzales fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
gonzales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
gonzales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
gonzales scores with a nice head shot.
gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
gonzales displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foster.
gonzales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
gonzales scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jab, jab by gonzales - just one landing.
gonzales lands a right hook to the body.
gonzales lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Some wild striking there from gonzales.
gonzales moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
gonzales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foster ducks right into an uppercut from gonzales.
gonzales punishes Foster's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by gonzales there.
Foster dodges the punch combination from gonzales.
gonzales throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Foster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

gonzales lands with a nice combination. Foster backs away looking to recover.
Foster shoots in but gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foster there as he acknowledges the shot.
gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Foster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
gonzales gets full guard.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
gonzales manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

gonzales is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Foster has managed to escape the submission attempt.

gonzales gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Foster is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from gonzales.
gonzales lands a right hook to the body.
gonzales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
gonzales looks to land a combination. Foster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
gonzales connects with a nice looking jab.
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.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
gonzales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
gonzales scores with a jab to the body.
jamsha gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
gonzales scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
gonzales throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from gonzales.
Foster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
gonzales's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and gonzales duly obliges.
gonzales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foster dodges the punch combination from gonzales.
gonzales lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by gonzales.
gonzales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
gonzales works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
gonzales lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foster backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
gonzales scores with a shot to the body.
Foster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
gonzales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by gonzales - just one landing.
gonzales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
gonzales stalks Foster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Foster's face. Foster staggers backwards, shaken.
gonzales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by gonzales.
gonzales's corner calls for a 1-2. gonzales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
gonzales connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
gonzales misses with the combination.
gonzales stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
gonzales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
gonzales is working the combinations to good effect here.
gonzales darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
gonzales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
gonzales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
gonzales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
gonzales goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
gonzales works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
jamsha gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from gonzales does it's job there.
gonzales lands with a shot to the body.
gonzales fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by gonzales. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from gonzales misses.
gonzales cracks Foster with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jamsha gonzales dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

gonzales scores with a body shot.
gonzales throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
gonzales misses with a series of wild punches.
gonzales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
gonzales lands with an overhand left.
A right-left combo lands from gonzales.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but gonzales shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from gonzales misses.
gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
gonzales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
gonzales misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
gonzales swinging wildly here.
gonzales scores with a decent looking hook.

Foster feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

gonzales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

gonzales has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster throws and elbow that misses. gonzales uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foster's guard. Nice move by gonzales!

Foster is working an open guard so gonzales takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by gonzales.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - gonzales scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
gonzales's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and gonzales duly obliges.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Foster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Foster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from gonzales.
gonzales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
gonzales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foster's hands.
gonzales looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
gonzales comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from gonzales.
gonzales scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
gonzales lands a two punch combo.
gonzales clobbers Foster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
gonzales lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foster backs up against the cage.
gonzales scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from gonzales both land. Nice combination.
gonzales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
gonzales lands a glancing blow to the side of Foster's head.
gonzales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Foster at a distance.
Foster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from gonzales.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
jamsha gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Foster.
gonzales lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foster backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
jamsha gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jamsha gonzales!