PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firmino Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Heat
vs
Gonzaga

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Heat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Firmino Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzaga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gonzaga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heat is not content to let Gonzaga control the position.
Gonzaga stops Heat from getting back to his feet.
Gonzaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heat is looking to escape.
Heat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heat tries to get out of the position.

Gonzaga trying to work for an americana but Heat has managed to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonzaga wants to stand and escape but instead Heat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Heat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzaga can't keep his opponent in guard - Heat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonzaga has hold of Heat's hands but Heat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heat lands strikes from half guard.
Heat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heat lands strikes from half guard.
Heat working over Gonzaga with some ground and pound. Gonzaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Heat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heat trying to control from half guard but Gonzaga is working away.
Gonzaga looks gassed!
Heat lands with a punch from half guard.
Heat working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Heat.
Heat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heat working Gonzaga over with strikes.
Heat drops an elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Heat lands with a punch from half guard.
Heat drops an elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Heat is nestled in close to Gonzaga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzaga taking some punishment here, with Heat in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heat working over Gonzaga with some ground and pound. Gonzaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Heat is trying to control. Gonzaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzaga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heat working over Gonzaga with some ground and pound. Gonzaga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heat connects with a nice short shot to Gonzaga's temple.
Heat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heat scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heat lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heat lands with a punch from half guard.
Heat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Heat.
Gonzaga wants to improve his position but Heat is controlling well.
Gonzaga is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Heat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzaga has hold of Heat's hands but Heat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gonzaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzaga taking some punishment here, with Heat in his half guard.
Heat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzaga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Heat drops an elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Heat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Heat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzaga's half guard.
Heat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heat working the head and body with strikes.
Heat not doing much here.
Heat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heat winds up and cracks Gonzaga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heat lands strikes from half guard.
Heat working Gonzaga over with strikes.
Killer Heat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heat connects with a nice short shot to Gonzaga's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga has hold of Heat's hands but Heat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heat lands with a punch from half guard.
Heat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzaga is staying active underneath Heat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heat drops an elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Heat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzaga can do to turn this around?
Heat trying to control from half guard but Gonzaga is working away.
Nice strikes from Heat there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heat working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heat lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heat drops an elbow to the side of Gonzaga's head.
Gonzaga taking some punishment here, with Heat in his half guard.
Heat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heat slips a nice elbow through Gonzaga's hands, connecting with Gonzaga's forehead.
Heat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonzaga!
Gonzaga in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Heat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Heat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Heat working the ground and pound effectively.
Heat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heat looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Heat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Heat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Heat lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzaga is desperately trying to improve his position but Heat has a good base and remains in mount.
Heat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Heat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzaga's face.
Heat breaks from Gonzaga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Heat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gonzaga is looking to improve his position but Heat isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heat in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heat lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Heat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonzaga is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gonzaga is looking to improve his position but Heat isn't that keen on the idea.
Heat is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Heat.
Gonzaga is in a horrible position here. Heat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Heat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzaga?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heat with the ground and pound from mount.
Heat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Heat working Gonzaga over with strikes here.
Heat is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzaga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Heat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Heat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzaga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Heat landing strikes.
Heat landing strikes.
Heat lands a few punches from side control.
Heat scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonzaga to see if he's OK.
Heat in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gonzaga takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gonzaga is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzaga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heat lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heat working the head and body with strikes.
Gonzaga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Heat working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Heat is putting a hurting on Gonzaga here, landing some big shots from side control.
Heat controlling the position.
Heat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heat moves into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Heat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Heat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonzaga wants to control but Heat is having none of it.
Heat is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzaga is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Heat with good strikes from the mount here!
Heat landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzaga hang on?
Heat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Heat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzaga?
Heat lands a big shot there that rocks Gonzaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heat raining down shots from the mount!
Heat lands a big shot there that rocks Gonzaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heat lands a big shot there that rocks Gonzaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heat with good strikes from the mount here!
Killer Heat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzaga is in a horrible position here. Heat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzaga is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Heat landing punches.
Heat landing strikes from the mount and Gonzaga is in trouble!
Gonzaga is in a horrible position here. Heat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Heat lands a big shot there that rocks Gonzaga but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Heat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Heat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzaga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Heat landing strikes from the mount.
Heat trying to control but Gonzaga is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Heat cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heat unloading with bombs!
Gonzaga takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Heat lands a big elbow.
Heat controlling the pace for now.
Heat lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzaga hang on?
Firmino Gonzaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heat scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Heat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heat 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Heat!