PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Rudolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez has chosen Paranoia as his entrance music. Damian Gonzalez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rudolph
vs
Gonzalez

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Rudolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Rudolph.

Rudolph shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rudolph showed some decent athleticism there.
Rudolph trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Rudolph is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Rudolph knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Rudolph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Rudolph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Rudolph is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Rudolph there.
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 looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Rudolph connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez tries to kick Rudolph off but Rudolph keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Well, if Rudolph is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rudolph working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez has hold of Rudolph's hands but Rudolph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rudolph is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Gonzalez has one foot on Rudolph's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Rudolph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Rudolph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonzalez did well to prevent Rudolph getting side control.
Rudolph is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rudolph is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rudolph winds up and cracks Gonzalez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rudolph perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rudolph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rudolph trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rudolph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.

Gonzalez kicks off Rudolph and gets to his feet.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Rudolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Rudolph moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Rudolph moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Rudolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudolph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Rudolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudolph blocks a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rudolph misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudolph sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rudolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rudolph throws out the jab.
Rudolph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Rudolph shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez tries to kick Rudolph off but Rudolph keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Rudolph is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rudolph looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Rudolph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rudolph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudolph moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.

Rudolph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Rudolph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rudolph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rudolph scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gonzalez pushes Rudolph off looking to stand but Rudolph dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Rudolph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph is controlling the pace.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Rudolph wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rudolph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rudolph scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rudolph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Rudolph connects with a nice short shot to Gonzalez's temple.
Rudolph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Rudolph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rudolph wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rudolph is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Rudolph is controlling him
Rudolph trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
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!
Rudolph scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rudolph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rudolph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rudolph landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Rudolph controlling the pace.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from standing back up.
Rudolph controlling the action here.
Rudolph wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Rudolph performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Rudolph.
Nice defenses there by Rudolph.
Damian Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rudolph.
Damian Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
A jab from Rudolph misses.
Rudolph throws a head kick that misses.
Rudolph throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.

Rudolph drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Rudolph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Rudolph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Rudolph sees coming a mile off.
Rudolph avoids a kick to the body.
Rudolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Christian Rudolph has been cut.
Rudolph slips under a jab from Gonzalez.

Rudolph dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is looking to stand up but Rudolph isn't so interested in that idea.
Rudolph lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Rudolph is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Rudolph from controlling successfully.
Christian Rudolph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rudolph is controlling him.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudolph passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rudolph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rudolph controlling the action here.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Rudolph tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.
Rudolph working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rudolph lands strikes from half guard.
Rudolph slows the pace down in half guard.
Rudolph wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rudolph in particular looking to stall.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Rudolph is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christian Rudolph.

Rudolph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rudolph is in Gonzalez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudolph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Gonzalez pushes Rudolph off and gets back to his feet.
Rudolph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rudolph looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Rudolph avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Rudolph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Rudolph with a series of wild strikes but Rudolph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rudolph thows a body shot but no joy.

Rudolph scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Rudolph stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Rudolph looking to pass the guard.
Rudolph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Rudolph from controlling successfully.
Rudolph prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Damian Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudolph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Rudolph is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Rudolph wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.

Rudolph manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rudolph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Rudolph is controlling him.
Rudolph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Rudolph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rudolph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rudolph!