|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Arnold has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
150 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzo clinches.
Gonzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
A right hand to the body from Gonzo.
Gonzo has Arnold pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Arnold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzo is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Gonzo to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold being controlled against the cage.
Gonzo stalling against the cage.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Gonzo avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gonzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzo.
Gonzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arnold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonzo rushes Arnold and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzo stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold jumps guard but Gonzo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arnold takes a shot to the head.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzo scores with a hook to the body.
Arnold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzo is defending well.
Gonzo is working Arnold over against the cage.
Arnold is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Gonzo.
Gonzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Gonzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnolds head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Gonzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arnold tries a body shot but Gonzo blocks it.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Gonzo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonzo.
Good body shot from Gonzo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzo lands an uppercut.
Arnold is rocked!
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzo dips a shoulder and cracks Arnold with a mighty uppercut! Arnold falls back against the cage and Gonzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Arnold is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gonzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Gonzo!
During a confident post fight interview, Great Gonzo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
