PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gatto Pantilones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Himno Nacional Mexicano. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Pantilones

171 cm
26
157 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatto Pantilones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pantilones misses.
Pantilones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pantilones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Pantilones misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Pantilones blocks a jab.
Gonzales closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Pantilones misses.
Pantilones feints a jab promting Gonzales to slip. Pantilones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gonzales slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Enrique Gonzales has been cut.
Pantilones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzales.

Pantilones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales gets back to full guard.
Pantilones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gonzales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pantilones defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pantilones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzales dives on top into guard.

Pantilones working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.

Pantilones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pantilones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pantilones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Gonzales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales advances to half guard.
Pantilones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gonzales.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzales lands with a punch from half guard.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pantilones is pressing down on Gonzales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pantilones is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Pantilones controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Pantilones from controlling successfully.

Pantilones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzales has escaped and now he's on top!

Pantilones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pantilones has a closed guard, preventing Gonzales from standing up.
Pantilones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.
Pantilones trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pantilones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Pantilones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonzales is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pantilones, into his guard.
Pantilones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantilones wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pantilones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gatto Pantilones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Gonzales's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales blocks a jab.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Pantilones throws a looping overhand right but Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Pantilones does no damage.
Pantilones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzales.
Gatto Pantilones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pantilones misses with a straight left.
Gonzales with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzales defending well as Pantilones loads up on a big left hand.
Pantilones looks to land a left hand but Gonzales moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Pantilones misses the target.
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but Pantilones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pantilones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Pantilones drives through and clinches with Gonzales against the cage.
Gonzales tries to circle away but Pantilones has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to break free.
Pantilones working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pantilones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Gonzales tries to work over Pantilones's front leg with a kick but Pantilones checks it.
Pantilones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantilones throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pantilones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pantilones is breathing heavily.
Pantilones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pantilones slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Gonzales moves out of range as Pantilones strikes.
Jab, jab by Gonzales - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzales darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Pantilones is rocked!
Nice jab there from Gonzales.
Pantilones is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzales finish him?
A jab from Pantilones misses.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Pantilones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pantilones seems to have recovered his senses.
Pantilones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzales.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantilones ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Pantilones.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonzales defending well as Pantilones loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pantilones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Pantilones is working for a kimura but Gonzales is defending it quite comfortably.

Pantilones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily.

Pantilones is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzales is not content to let Pantilones control the position.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pantilones is looking for a kimura but Gonzales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pantilones to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzales looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Pantilones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pantilones is trying to control. Gonzales wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzales tries to roll over but Pantilones keeps him under control.

Pantilones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pantilones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pantilones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzales defending well though.
Gonzales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pantilones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pantilones prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Pantilones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gonzales gets back to full guard.
Pantilones stands and throws Gonzales's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pantilones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pantilones.
Gonzales tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enrique Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enrique Gonzales's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pantilones blocks a jab.
Pantilones's corner calls for a 1-2. Pantilones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gonzales moves out of range as Pantilones strikes.
Gonzales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pantilones walks into a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pantilones.
Pantilones throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Pantilones lands a jab to Gonzales's midsection.
Gonzales lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pantilones throws a hook to the side of Gonzales's head but Gonzales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pantilones cracks Gonzales with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Pantilones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Pantilones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonzales to the ground. Pantilones is now in Gonzales's guard.
Pantilones throws and elbow that misses. Gonzales uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pantilones's guard. Nice move by Gonzales!
Pantilones looking to control.
Gonzales slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pantilones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzales lands a nice short elbow.
Pantilones gets full guard.

Pantilones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzales is aware though and is defending well.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Pantilones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Pantilones looking for a sweep. Not yet Pantilones, not yet.

Pantilones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzales defends well.

Pantilones is looking for a triangle but Gonzales pushes his legs off easily.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Pantilones is keeping the position.

Pantilones working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales postures up and lands a big shot to Pantilones's brow.
Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Gonzales pushing down on Pantilones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pantilones trying to control here.
Gonzales is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Pantilones manages to get to full guard.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Pantilones.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pantilones is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pantilones working for a triangle but Gonzales defends it easily.

Pantilones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzales accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pantilones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzales lands a couple of digs.
Gonzales scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonzales advances position into side control!
Pantilones manages to get back to half guard.
Gonzales lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantilones gets full guard.
Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pantilones wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pantilones keeping full guard, as Gonzales tries to pass.
Gonzales throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pantilones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pantilones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pantilones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Pantilones is keeping the position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gatto Pantilones.
Well Pantilones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!