PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metsonen has chosen Michael Jackson - Beat It as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gonzalez
vs
Metsonen

195 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martti Metsonen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metsonen shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metsonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzalez is fending him off so far but Metsonen persists. Nope, Gonzalez circles away and we're back to standing.

Metsonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Metsonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gonzalez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metsonen.
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.

Metsonen looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Metsonen wants to finish this one by submission but Gonzalez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Metsonen.
Metsonen looking to finish with strikes here!
Gonzalez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metsonen on the ground.
Gonzalez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Metsonen avoids the attempt from Gonzalez to control.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzalez hang on?

Metsonen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Metsonen looks gassed!

Metsonen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonzalez is on top in guard.

Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Metsonen moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.

Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gonzalez stands up and waves to Metsonen to follow him.
Gonzalez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metsonen wants to get back to full guard.
Metsonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Metsonen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gonzalez is defending well but eventually Metsonen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gonzalez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martti Metsonen!