PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo comes to the cage accompanied by White Rabbit. Doctor Gonzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gonzo
vs
Vlad

189 cm
22
275 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

190 cm
32
265 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vlad quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vlad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzo.
Vlad won't allow Gonzo to pass to mount.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vlad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vlad to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gonzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vlad has wrist control.
Gonzo chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonzo throws a strike but Vlad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlad trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzo trying to keep a closed guard but Vlad is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Gonzo is keeping the position.
Vlad trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo wants to sweep here but Vlad controlling him for the moment.
Vlad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad landing with the ground and pound.

Vlad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzo dives on top into guard.
Vlad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vlad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzo is one step ahead there.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
Vlad controls Gonzo momentarily but Gonzo frees himself.
Vlad has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzo is in close to Vlad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Gonzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gonzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vlad's head.
Vlad looking for a sweep. Not yet Vlad, not yet.
Gonzo throws a strike but Vlad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlad passes Gonzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vlad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad winds up and cracks Gonzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vlad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vlad's back!
Gonzo throwing sloppy strikes.

Gonzo is persistently looking for the submission but Vlad is defending it well.
Gonzo misses with punches from the back.
Vlad covering up well and avoiding damage.
Vlad covering up well under a series of strikes from Gonzo.
Gonzo punishes Vlad with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzo is throwing shots to the body but Vlad manages to wriggle free. Gonzo pounces on him again and ends up in Vlad's guard.
Gonzo is working Vlad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Gonzo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vlad counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzo is looking to regain half guard here but Vlad keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Vlad crashes against the mat.
Gonzo is not content to let Vlad control the position.
An elbow from Vlad crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo is not content to let Vlad control the position.
Vlad is trying to ground and pound but Gonzo uses the momentary lack of control by Vlad to regain half guard.

Vlad is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzo trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vlad.
Vlad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gonzo reverses the position - he's now on top in Vlad's guard.
Vlad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doctor Gonzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vlad 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.
Gonzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vlad has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzo landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Gonzo preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vlad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vlad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vlad trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzo is proving a slippery customer.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzo pushes down on Vlad's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vlad's head.
Vlad is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vlad wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Vlad is defending well.
Gonzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad is not content to let Gonzo control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gonzo connects with a nice short shot to Vlad's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Gonzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vlad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzo is fending him off so far but Vlad persists. Nope, Gonzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Vlad shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vlad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vlad tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vlad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Vlad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vlad.
Vlad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzo keeping moving, preventing Vlad from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzo has managed to sweep!
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Vlad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vlad throwing strikes but missing.
Vlad is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzo has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws an elbow that misses. Gonzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vlad's guard. Nice move by Gonzo!
Gonzo is working Vlad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonzo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gonzo throws a strike but Vlad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vlad postures up in Gonzo's guard and throws a big left but Gonzo blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad throws an elbow that misses. Gonzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vlad's guard. Nice move by Gonzo!
Vlad is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzo working some strikes from top position.
Gonzo tries to stand but Vlad is controlling from the bottom.
Vlad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzo is fighting to break Vlad's control of his arms but Vlad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Vlad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vlad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzo defends it easily.
Gonzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzo postures up in Vlad's guard and throws a big left but Vlad blocks it.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vlad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Vlad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doctor Gonzo.
Well Gonzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight for Doctor Gonzo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Doctor Gonzo!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Doctor Gonzo!

Doctor Gonzo wins by unanimous decision!