PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Spears (ranked 2778 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Hector Gonzalez (ranked 363 p4p, 416 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Spears
vs
Gonzalez

186 cm
21
200
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
215
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Spears has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Spears closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzalez to the mat! Gonzalez manages to get full guard.
Gonzalez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spears passes Gonzalez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Spears is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalez defends it well.

Spears is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Spears is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spears seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.
Gonzalez is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spears seems to be working for a kimura but Gonzalez defends the submission attempt.

Spears is looking for a kimura here.

Spears seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spears wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez has control of Spears's left arm, preventing Spears from doing any damage.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonzalez managing to control the position.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Spears from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Spears drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spears has Gonzalez in his guard.

Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spears is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spears keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spears has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Spears looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.

Spears has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Spears escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spears looks for a takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spears. That did some damage!
Spears tries to move into range but Gonzalez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Spears feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, Spears changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzalez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Spears drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonzalez dives on top into guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Gonzalez 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.

Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spears takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spears walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Spears wants to clinch.

Spears looking to score a takedown here. Gonzalez is defending well but Spears drives through and ends up in Gonzalez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Spears postures up.
Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spears is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Spears has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzalez wants to stand up but Spears is controlling the position.
Spears wants to get back to full guard.

Spears looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aaron Spears overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Spears has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gonzalez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gonzalez!
Gonzalez just content to control the position.
Spears is looking for a sweep.
Spears is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a little break here. Spears wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spears is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spears keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gonzalez staying calm.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spears fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Spears looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gonzalez!
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gonzalez wants to control but Spears is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Spears won't allow it.
Gonzalez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Spears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Gonzalez 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gonzalez connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Good exchange - Gonzalez coming out on top.
Spears waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzalez.
Spears backing away here, and Gonzalez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aaron Spears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spears looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Spears avoids it with no problem.
Spears gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spears looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spears tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez connects with a single shot there.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spears on the side of the head.
Spears rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spears tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spears somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Spears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hector Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Spears tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Spears back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Spears.
Spears takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez scores with a nice right hand.

Spears is rocked!

Spears instigates a clinch.
Spears is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spears's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzalez lands a right hand.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Spears blocks it.
Spears blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spears is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spears goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spears backwards.
Spears has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzalez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gonzalez lands an elbow just above Spears 's eye.
Oh Spears is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Aaron Spears has been cut.
Spears tries to circle away but Gonzalez has him pinned against the cage.
Spears seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow.
Gonzalez gets underhooks to prevent Spears's takedown attempt.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez lands a body punch.
Spears takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spears.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside.
Gonzalez lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spears.
Aaron Spears has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hector Gonzalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Spears! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Gonzalez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Gonzalez!
After the fight, Hector Gonzalez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.