PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainer comes to the cage accompanied by Diabolic "Frontlines" . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hainer
vs
Gonzo

172 cm
33
147 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

167 cm
31
142 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Gonzo as he checks the leg kick.
Gonzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainer moves away.

Hainer tries to sprawl but Gonzo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hainer is looking for a sweep. Gonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hainer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hainer is pressing down on Gonzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzo is still trying to improve position.
Gonzo won't allow Hainer to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo pushes down on Hainer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hainer pushes Gonzo off looking to stand but Gonzo dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Hainer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzo.
Gonzo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hainer's thigh. Hainer counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a strike but Hainer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hainer trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Gonzo keeping full guard, as Hainer tries to pass.
Hainer postures up.
Hainer looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer controlling from the top position.
Hainer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzo pulls Hainer in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gonzo shoots for a takedown but Hainer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gonzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hainer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo throws a leg kick but Hainer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzo motions for Hainer to come forward. Gonzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo moves out of range as Hainer throws a body kick.
Hainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzo's calf.
Gonzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hainer. That one must have hurt.
Hainer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hainer tries to work over Gonzo's front leg with a kick but Gonzo checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hainer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzo has time to react.
Gonzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hainer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hainer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod.
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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hainer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonzo throws out a loose jab but Hainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hainer as he connects with a hook.
Gonzo throws a body punch but Hainer moves out of range.
Hainer walks into a left hand.
Hainer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzo shoots in for a double leg but Hainer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzo moves away from the strike by Hainer.
Hainer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hainer is looking to land body kicks.
Gonzo defending well as Hainer loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hainer checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hainer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hainer connects with the punch.
Gonzo swings for the body but Hainer moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hainer is defended easily by Gonzo.
Zach Hainer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hainer.
Gonzo wants to land a leg kick but Hainer is out of range.
Hainer misses with a hook to the body

and Gonzo counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hainer is trying to improve his position.
Gonzo is looking to take a break and control but Hainer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hainer's legs.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Gonzo is working to tighten his grip on Hainer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hainer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gonzo is really squeezing tight and eventually Hainer passes out! Gonzo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dr Gonzo!