PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slovnov Metatartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gonzalez
vs
Metatartov

170 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slovnov Metatartov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Metatartov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metatartov.

Metatartov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Metatartov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Metatartov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Metatartov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Metatartov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzalez manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Metatartov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Metatartov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metatartov.

Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Metatartov.

Metatartov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metatartov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metatartov looks gassed!

Gonzalez decides to stand back up.
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!

Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Metatartov!

Gonzalez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gonzalez prevents Metatartov from getting the reversal.

Gonzalez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Metatartov tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily

and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Metatartov fights it but they end up in guard.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slovnov Metatartov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez cracks Metatartov with a solid left hand.

Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metatartov has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez from standing up.

Metatartov working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.

Metatartov has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Metatartov is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Metatartov keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Metatartov looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metatartov keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Metatartov looking for subs off his back but Gonzalez has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Metatartov looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juan Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Metatartov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.

Metatartov gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Metatartov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.

Metatartov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Metatartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.

Metatartov is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.

Metatartov is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Metatartov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Metatartov won't allow it.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Metatartov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Metatartov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gonzalez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gonzalez!

Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Metatartov is defending well.
Metatartov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Metatartov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gonzalez off and has taken his back!

Metatartov looking for the RNC.
Gonzalez is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Metatartov is persistently looking for the submission but Gonzalez is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gonzalez holding both Metatartov 's hands and preventing any damage.

Metatartov is looking for the choke from the back position but Gonzalez is controlling his hands well.

Metatartov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Metatartov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gonzalez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Gonzalez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Metatartov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gonzalez is defending well though. Metatartov let's go of the attempt for now.
Gonzalez turns into Metatartov and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Metatartov is proving hard to escape from.

Metatartov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.

Metatartov looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Metatartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Metatartov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gonzalez has picked Metatartov up and slammed him! Metatartov can't keep hold of the triangle and Gonzalez manages to pass to side control!
Metatartov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slovnov Metatartov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.

Gonzalez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Metatartov regains guard.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.

Metatartov has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Metatartov working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.

Metatartov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.

Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metatartov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Metatartov's legs - danger averted.
Metatartov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Metatartov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Metatartov has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Metatartov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Metatartov is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Metatartov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Juan Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Metatartov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Metatartov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gonzalez forces Metatartov back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metatartov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slovnov Metatartov.

Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.

Metatartov actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Metatartov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metatartov is holding on for now.
Metatartov is in trouble now - Gonzalez has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metatartov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez working for a guillotine from mount but Metatartov is in no mood to give up.
Gonzalez prevents Metatartov from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Metatartov working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzalez lands a big shot there that rocks Metatartov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Metatartov hang on?
Gonzalez prevents Metatartov from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Metatartov is squirming around nicely.
Metatartov is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzalez landing shots from mount.
Metatartov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez looking to control but Metatartov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metatartov working to try and regain half guard.
Slovnov Metatartov has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Gonzalez!
Juan Gonzalez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.