PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Gonzales is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fist
vs
Gonzales

184 cm
23
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steel Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fist throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gonzales counters with a solid body kick.

Fist takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Fist has double underhooks.
Fist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzales pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fist dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.

Gonzales forces Fist back against the cage and clinches.
Fist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.

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

Gonzales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fist lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist stops Gonzales from standing up.
Gonzales is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fist dives into side control.

Gonzales throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales scores with a nice body kick.
Fist is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzales.
Alex Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist wants to clinch.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt

and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonzales.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Gonzales lands a damaging elbow.
Fist lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Fist or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzales which made him look bad.

Gonzales moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales with a jab.
Fist misses with a takedown

and Gonzales counters by clinching up.
Gonzales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
Gonzales effectively controlling the action here.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fist's calf.

Gonzales gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales keeps Fist at a distance using the push kick.
Gonzales throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzales tries to clinch 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!
Gonzales plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Fist circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gonzales.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales lands a head kick!
Fist takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gonzales scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzales is able to avoid easily.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Fist pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gonzales.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzales circles away quickly and effectively.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alex Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fist is defended easily by Gonzales.

Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales throws a combination. Fist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzales.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales lands a nice looking body kick.
Gonzales lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a head kick that Fist semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Gonzales both land. Nice combination.

Gonzales instigates a clinch.
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!
Fist is looking for a takedown.
Fist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzales's efforts to push away.
Gonzales lands an elbow inside.

Gonzales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fist throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Gonzales lands but Fist takes it in his stride.
Gonzales shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Gonzales to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gonzales lands a high kick!
Fist takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gonzales plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzales scores with a kick to the body.
Gonzales scores with a nice strike.
Gonzales lands a head kick. Fist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Gonzales.
Fist takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Gonzales tries to break the clinch but Fist is controlling the position.
Gonzales misses with a knee to the head.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales stalks Fist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fist's face. Fist staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonzales throws a front kick that sends Fist stumbling back into the cage.
Gonzales throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fist somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fist back to the cage. Gonzales follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonzales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzales lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzales. Those never looked like landing.

Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Fist fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Fist's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales lands a head kick!
A nice combination there by Gonzales.
Gonzales is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fist takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fist tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A head kick from Gonzales lands but Fist takes it in his stride.
Fist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fist tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales works Fist's body with a nice hook.

Fist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fist wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.

Gonzales has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales delivers a nice body kick.
Fist gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gonzales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales swinging wildly here.
Fist is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with a leg kick.

Fist clinches.
Gonzales misses with an elbow over the top.
Fist stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fist tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist jumps guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Gonzales avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.

Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fist shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Fist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fist's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzales lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gonzales - that will leave a mark!
Nice cross by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fist takes a step back to recover.
Gonzales goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Gonzales to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonzales.

Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
Fist has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fist tries to stall but Gonzales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonzales wants to break free but Fist has control.

Fist pulls guard successfully.
Gonzales wants to get up but he can't break Fist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gonzales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fist, up you get!
Gonzales scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gonzales tries to clinch but Fist is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Fist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales prevents Fist from moving into mount.

Gonzales sneaks out the side door and pushes Fist away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales is stalling here.
Fist's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzales winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Alex Gonzales!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Alex Gonzales!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Alex Gonzales!

Alex Gonzales wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Alex Gonzales thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.