PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overoid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johny Gonzalez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gonzalez
vs
Overoid

195 cm
24
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Gonzalez!
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, Alistair Overoid!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Overoid.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Overoid tries to tie him up.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overoid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Overoid is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Overoid up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Overoid controls his hands.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the cage.
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overoid.
Overoid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Overoid has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.
Overoid missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Overoid closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Overoid.
Gonzalez being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Overoid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overoid's elbow.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Overoid.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Overoid tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overoid blocks an uppercut.
Overoid has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overoid.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Overoid.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overoid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overoid seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Overoid.
Alistair Overoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Overoid has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Overoid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Overoid tries to tie him up.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overoid is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overoid has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Overoid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Overoid trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Overoid looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.

Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Overoid misses the target.

Overoid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Overoid tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overoid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Gonzalez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johny Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Gonzalez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzalez stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overoid into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Overoid closes the distance and clinches.
Overoid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Overoid avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Gonzalez has Overoid pushed against the cage.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gonzalez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Overoid misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overoid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Overoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overoid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
Overoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overoid wants to stall.
Overoid looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Overoid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Overoid rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overoid's elbow.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Overoid trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Overoid trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overoid into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Overoid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez slowing the pace effectively.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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.
Overoid trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Overoid is trying to stall.
Overoid trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overoid into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Overoid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overoid taking a breather.
Overoid misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Overoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overoid swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzalez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Overoid up against the cage.

That's four 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.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid taking a breather.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overoid has his back to the cage.

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 Johny Gonzalez.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Gonzalez!