PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Jaysimpson

179 cm
26
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jaysimpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jaysimpson somewhat.

Jaysimpson instigates a clinch.
Jaysimpson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gonzales prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberto Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown.
Jaysimpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales working hard to break the clinch.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown but Gonzales manages to get underhooks.
Jaysimpson is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now.

Jaysimpson has Gonzales pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jaysimpson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonzales tumbling to the mat - Jaysimpson dives into Gonzales's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Gonzales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.

Jaysimpson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jaysimpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaysimpson wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Jaysimpson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jaysimpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzales controls Jaysimpson momentarily but Jaysimpson frees himself.
Jaysimpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzales sprawls well. Gonzales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaysimpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzales was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales throwing a counter right hand but Jaysimpson manages to avoid it.

Jaysimpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzales, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaysimpson keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jaysimpson has picked Gonzales up - he's going for a ride! Jaysimpson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jaysimpson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jaysimpson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaysimpson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Jaysimpson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaysimpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Jaysimpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jaysimpson has closed the distance and engaged Gonzales in a clinch.
Gonzales prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Jaysimpson has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzales prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaysimpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales is pressed up against the cage. Jaysimpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzales down to the mat. Gonzales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaysimpson misses with a low kick.
Jaysimpson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gonzales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jaysimpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.

Jaysimpson pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaysimpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roberto Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzales tries to keep at a distance but Jaysimpson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaysimpson has Gonzales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaysimpson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gonzales after a bit of a struggle.
Gonzales is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jaysimpson can't get the takedown.
Jaysimpson is breathing heavily.

Jaysimpson is trying to trip Gonzales. He has hold of a leg but Gonzales is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jaysimpson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gonzales trying to keep a closed guard but Jaysimpson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaysimpson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaysimpson stands up over Gonzales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jaysimpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaysimpson is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaysimpson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Jaysimpson.

Jaysimpson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzales trying to control but Jaysimpson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jaysimpson lands a couple of good shots and Gonzales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Jaysimpson is looking for the choke from the back position but Gonzales is controlling his hands well.

Jaysimpson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gonzales knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gonzales for a finish.
Gonzales is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jaysimpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson throwing sloppy strikes.
Gonzales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jaysimpson controlling the position well here. Gonzales rolled but Jaysimpson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jaysimpson misses with an elbow to the head.
Jaysimpson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaysimpson not allowing Gonzales to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Jaysimpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gonzales throws a front kick aimed at Jaysimpson's knee but Jaysimpson avoids it well.
Jaysimpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Jaysimpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzales defends well and Jaysimpson ends up having to push Gonzales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jaysimpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jaysimpson dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzales's guard.
Jaysimpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonzales is trying to keep Jaysimpson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaysimpson wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Gonzales looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzales, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaysimpson controls the pace.
Gonzales on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzales tries to get out of the position.
Jaysimpson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gonzales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales wants to sweep here but Jaysimpson controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Jaysimpson with that takedown attempt.
Gonzales appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roberto Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homer Jaysimpson.
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaysimpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzales is looking for a counter combo.
Homer Jaysimpson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzales counters with a left and a right that stings Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzales, looking for a takedown. Jaysimpson pushes Gonzales against the cage but Gonzales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throwing a counter right hand but Jaysimpson manages to avoid it.
Jaysimpson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Jaysimpson persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaysimpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzales is looking to counter punch.
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jaysimpson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jaysimpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Homer Jaysimpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaysimpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaysimpson pushes down on Gonzales's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaysimpson in particular looking to stall.
Gonzales is trying to stand.
Jaysimpson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaysimpson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jaysimpson uses his free foot to push down on Gonzales's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gonzales.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaysimpson controlling his opponent.
Roberto Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzales is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Gonzales.
I think Jaysimpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Jaysimpson!
Homer Jaysimpson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.