PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Assassin Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzalez
vs
Sokoudjou

191 cm
23
213 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Assassin Sokoudjou!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokoudjou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokoudjou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokoudjou takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Sokoudjou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.

It looks like Jesse Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Sokoudjou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Sokoudjou looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Sokoudjou.
A head kick from Sokoudjou lands but Gonzalez takes it in his stride.
Sokoudjou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoudjou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Sokoudjou misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Sokoudjou is out of range.
Sokoudjou unleashes a big counter combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokoudjou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokoudjou throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokoudjou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Sokoudjou misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Sokoudjou pushes Gonzalez away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokoudjou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sokoudjou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sokoudjou chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sokoudjou slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sokoudjou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokoudjou under the eye.
Sokoudjou dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sokoudjou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokoudjou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sokoudjou moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Sokoudjou slips the punch.
Sokoudjou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jesse Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Sokoudjou avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Sokoudjou shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gonzalez jabs Sokoudjou right on the nose. Sokoudjou blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokoudjou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokoudjou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Sokoudjou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sokoudjou throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokoudjou throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sokoudjou misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Sokoudjou ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Assassin Sokoudjou has been cut.
Sokoudjou fakes the leg kick and cracks Gonzalez in the body.
Sokoudjou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Sokoudjou throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokoudjou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokoudjou throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokoudjou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Gonzalez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sokoudjou avoids nicely.
Sokoudjou throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Sokoudjou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sokoudjou might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gonzalez has got the better of the exchanges.
Sokoudjou misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Jesse Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and Sokoudjou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Sokoudjou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokoudjou can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Sokoudjou avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sokoudjou throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Sokoudjou only half commits.
Gonzalez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sokoudjou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sokoudjou throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Sokoudjou strikes.
Sokoudjou needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Sokoudjou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokoudjou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jesse Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokoudjou just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoudjou takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokoudjou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Sokoudjou slips the punch.
Sokoudjou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokoudjou's head backwards.
Sokoudjou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokoudjou at a distance.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokoudjou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokoudjou throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Sokoudjou is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokoudjou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokoudjou swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sokoudjou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sokoudjou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokoudjou is just out of range.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokoudjou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokoudjou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokoudjou counters with a nice leg kick.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Sokoudjou swinging wildly here.
Sokoudjou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Sokoudjou blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sokoudjou momentarily.
Gonzalez lands with a hook. Sokoudjou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sokoudjou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sokoudjou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sokoudjou there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Gonzalez dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokoudjou misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Sokoudjou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokoudjou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokoudjou lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sokoudjou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokoudjou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez works Sokoudjou's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Sokoudjou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sokoudjou throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokoudjou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sokoudjou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sokoudjou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Sokoudjou ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoudjou also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez cracks Sokoudjou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokoudjou looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
As Sokoudjou tries to get set, Gonzalez tries to push him back and clinch up but Sokoudjou manages to avoid the attempt.
Sokoudjou misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sokoudjou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Sokoudjou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sokoudjou eats them both and turns towards Gonzalez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Sokoudjou. Those never looked like landing.
Sokoudjou blocks a jab.
Sokoudjou misses with a head kick.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Sokoudjou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Sokoudjou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Sokoudjou's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sokoudjou walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Sokoudjou looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Sokoudjou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Sokoudjou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Jesse Gonzalez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Sokoudjou misses with a leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokoudjou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokoudjou.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokoudjou under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Sokoudjou is out of range.
Donk. Gonzalez catches Sokoudjou right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokoudjou misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez catches Sokoudjou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokoudjou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokoudjou throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokoudjou misses with a jab to the body
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Gonzalez. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez throws a front kick aimed at Sokoudjou's knee but Sokoudjou avoids it well.
A left lands for Gonzalez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Sokoudjou avoids nicely.
Assassin Sokoudjou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Sokoudjou's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Gonzalez!
Jesse Gonzalez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.