PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigfa Tcunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gonzales
vs
Tcunt

201 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

200 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bigfa Tcunt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tcunt misses with a double jab.
Gonzales wants to clinch but Tcunt slips to the side
and Tcunt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzales really felt that one!
Tcunt shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tcunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigfa Tcunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tcunt darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tcunt throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tcunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tcunt tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Billy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigfa Tcunt.
Tcunt shoots and misses
and Gonzales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tcunt wants to clinch.
Tcunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzales counters with a two punch combo.
Tcunt looks winded!
Tcunt shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales lands with an uppercut that bounces Tcunt off the cage and back into range.
Tcunt misses with a takedown
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzales listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tcunt circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tcunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tcunt is trying to pull guard but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but Tcunt has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales tries to land knees in the clinch but Tcunt avoids the damage to the body.
Tcunt has had enough of the clinch but Gonzales keeps him there for the moment.

Gonzales jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tcunt looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tcunt is looking for a triangle here but Gonzales uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gonzales stands up and beckons Tcunt to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tcunt tries for a takedown but Gonzales circles away easily
and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tcunt misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Tcunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tcunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tcunt manages to avoid it.

Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gonzales dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gonzales thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown attempt from Tcunt. Tcunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Billy Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tcunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tcunt.

Tcunt darts in and clinches Gonzales up against the cage.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
Tcunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Billy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigfa Tcunt.

Gonzales jumps into guard, dragging Tcunt to the mat.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Tcunt from controlling successfully.
Tcunt is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tcunt throws a strike but Gonzales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Tcunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tcunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Gonzales stands and steps away. Tcunt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gonzales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tcunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Tcunt moves out of range.
Billy Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales blocks the body kick.
Gonzales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tcunt throws a body punch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Tcunt shoots and misses
and Gonzales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tcunt slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Gonzales is looking to wear down Tcunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tcunt wants to clinch
and Gonzales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tcunt throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily.
Tcunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzales tests Tcunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Tcunt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tcunt.
Tcunt is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gonzales misses with the head strike.
Gonzales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike.
Tcunt jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Tcunt around his waist. Tcunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tcunt avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tcunt is trying to force a seperation but Gonzales has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Gonzales will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Tcunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tcunt avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Tcunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Tcunt misses with a takedown
and Gonzales counters with a left to the body.
Tcunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Billy Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bigfa Tcunt.
Tcunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Tcunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gonzales instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzales gets control of Tcunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gonzales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tcunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tcunt trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bigfa Tcunt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tcunt moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.

Tcunt clinches with his opponent.
Gonzales jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tcunt walks away with a smile on his face. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gonzales rushes Tcunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tcunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzales or not.
Tcunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzales has double underhooks.
Tcunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tcunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzales's elbow.

Gonzales has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tcunt uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tcunt is fighting to break Gonzales's control of his arms but Gonzales is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gonzales trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzales lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tcunt!
Tcunt is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tcunt tries to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.

Gonzales stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Tcunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales is concentrating on defense, preventing Tcunt from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzales 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Gonzales!