PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 524 p4p, 67 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 1456 p4p, 178 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Experiment lV
vs
Gonzalez

190 cm
27
177 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

178 cm
36
180 lbs
28 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Experiment lV saw that one coming.
Experiment lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Experiment lV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Experiment lV moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Experiment lV missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment lV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Experiment lV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Experiment lV.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
Gonzalez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Experiment lV throws a big counter combination but Gonzalez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment lV fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment lV is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Experiment lV.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lV feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzalez's calf.
Experiment lV tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Experiment lV misses the jab.
As Experiment lV backs off Gonzalez throws a huge counter combo but Experiment lV manages to avoid it all.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Experiment lV throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez feints a jab promting Experiment lV to slip. Gonzalez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Experiment lV slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Experiment lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gonzalez duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Experiment lV moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment lV. Experiment lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment lV.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment lV.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Experiment lV lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.
Experiment lV misses with a head kick.

Experiment lV takes the fight into the clinch.

Experiment lV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Experiment lV cracks Gonzalez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment lV.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Experiment lV.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez connects with a right hand. Experiment lV shakes it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment lV lands a jab to the head.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment lV is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Experiment lV throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a one-two to the body.
Experiment lV throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Experiment lV lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzalez backs up against the cage.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Experiment lV counters with a good low kick that Gonzalez was not able to check.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment lV tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Experiment lV tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment lV throws a lazy right hand but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment lV looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Experiment lV takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Experiment lV bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Experiment lV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Experiment lV tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Experiment lV strikes.
Gonzalez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Experiment lV avoids a punch combination nicely.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
enabling Experiment lV to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV staying out of range there.
Experiment lV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Experiment lV ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Experiment lV counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez stalks Experiment lV and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Experiment lV's face. Experiment lV staggers backwards, shaken.
Experiment lV throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Experiment lV misses its intended target.
Gonzalez connects with a jab.
Experiment lV lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gonzalez will feel that in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lV connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment lV jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
Experiment lV misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Experiment lV bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Experiment lV throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Experiment lV misses.
Experiment lV throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Experiment lV there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Experiment lV misses with a hook.
Experiment lV moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Experiment lV takes a step back to recover.
Experiment lV moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Experiment lV lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez with a hook.
Experiment lV looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Experiment lV tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Experiment lV ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment lV looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gonzalez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez throws a lazy body kick
and Experiment lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Experiment lV looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Experiment lV. That one must have hurt.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.

Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment lV tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment lV finish him?
Experiment lV lands with an overhand left.
Experiment lV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment lV tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Experiment lV misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment lV wants to slow Gonzalez down by chopping away at his legs.

Experiment lV has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonzalez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Experiment lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Experiment lV manages to pull guard.

Experiment lV isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gonzalez stacks Experiment lV on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gonzalez!
Experiment lV is trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzalez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnish Experiment lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gonzalez.
Experiment lV wants to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Gonzalez trying to control the action but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.

Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzalez working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez in side control, throwing shots but Experiment lV defends.

Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Experiment lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonzalez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment lV is just riding it out for now. Gonzalez eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.

That's four 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.
Experiment lV has his hands clasped together around Gonzalez's back. He's all about the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment lV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
A very excited looking Finnish Experiment lV rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.