PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olson
vs
Gonzales

169 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamont Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzales scores with a takedown into Olson's guard.
Olson is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
Olson wants to control but Gonzales passes easily into half guard.
Olson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Olson pushes Gonzales off looking to stand but Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.

Gonzales is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olson is just riding it out for now. Gonzales eventually gives up the hold.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzales.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales blocks the strikes from Olson.
Olson is trying to maintain the position but Gonzales is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Olson pushes Gonzales off but Gonzales dives into side control.
Gonzales tries to stand but Olson is controlling his head.
Olson trying to control but Gonzales flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Olson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Olson really is a fat lump.
Olson trying to control the hands but Gonzales breaks the grip.

Gonzales has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Olson is in real trouble here. Gonzales gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Olson is tapping out! Gonzales wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raul Gonzales!
Our winner, Raul Gonzales, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.