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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis has chosen Hometown Hero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
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250 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Willis!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Willis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Willis showed some decent athleticism there.
Willis is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Willis to get the leverage.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willis on the ground.
Willis thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Willis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
Willis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willis is looking for a kimura here.
Willis is keen to just control but Gonzalez is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Willis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez won't allow Willis to pass to mount.
Willis throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Willis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willis throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Willis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzalez sees it coming and defends easily.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Willis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Willis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Willis thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Willis.
Willis is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Willis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzalez was covering up waiting for the punch and Willis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzalez tries to get out of the position.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Willis throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Willis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Willis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willis.
Willis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Willis stands up over Gonzalez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Willis wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Willis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Willis slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Willis is looking for a kimura here.
Willis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Willis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Willis.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Anthony Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Willis.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Willis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Willis didn't see that one coming.
Patrick Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Willis moves out of range.
Willis throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Willis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Willis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Willis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Willis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Willis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Willis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Willis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Willis.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Willis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Willis throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Willis's body. Willis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Willis's ribs.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Willis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Willis's midsection.
Willis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Willis doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willis doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willis's head backwards.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Willis's body.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Willis's head back.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonzalez.
Willis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Willis's body.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Willis checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Willis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Willis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Willis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Willis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalez sizes up Willis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Willis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Willis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patrick Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Willis's head.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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