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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamsha Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McSorley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamsha Gonzales has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 cm
26
136 lbs
4 - 14 - 0 |
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165 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamsha Gonzales! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McSorley! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzales throws a right hand that McSorley ducks under and follows up with a left that McSorley also avoids with ease. McSorley throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely. McSorley is looking to clinch. McSorley closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzales, looking for a takedown. McSorley pushes Gonzales against the cage but Gonzales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. A nice combination there by Gonzales.
McSorley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales counters with a three punch combo that has McSorley backing up. McSorley nods at Gonzales to acknowledge the strikes. Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but McSorley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat. McSorley falls off balance throwing a combination
and McSorley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. John McSorley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gonzales shoots in but no luck this time. McSorley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gonzales digs a good body shot into McSorley's ribs. McSorley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzales.
McSorley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McSorley tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSorley.
Gonzales looks for a takedown but McSorley sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamsha Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzales closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gonzales tries to advance to mount but McSorley denies him. McSorley can't do much from the bottom here. McSorley wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Gonzales working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. McSorley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales tries for a kimura but McSorley is defending well. Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSorley, who protects the arm well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gonzales has knee on belly and moves into mount. McSorley wants to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away. Gonzales swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McSorley is now in Gonzales's guard. A big mistake from Gonzales there, giving up the dominant position! McSorley 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. Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSorley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSorley has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzales's legs - danger averted. Gonzales can't keep his opponent in guard - McSorley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. McSorley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzales sees it coming and defends easily. McSorley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales is looking for a sweep. McSorley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gonzales regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McSorley. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McSorley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamsha Gonzales dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from McSorley. No joy for Gonzales on that attempt. Gonzales closes the distance and lands a one-two. No joy there for McSorley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSorley throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzales counters with a left to the body. A left and a right from Gonzales both land. Nice combination. Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McSorley misses with a wild combination.
Jamsha Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamsha Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSorley leaves Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gonzales ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. McSorley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McSorley misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. McSorley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
McSorley throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely. A swing and a miss from McSorley. Gonzales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McSorley is fending him off so far but Gonzales persists. Nope, McSorley circles away and we're back to standing. Gonzales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McSorley misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McSorley on the side of the head. Gonzales connects with a good right hand that stumbles McSorley. McSorley circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but McSorley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. McSorley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSorley wants it to stay on the feet. Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSorley circles away quickly and effectively. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gonzales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McSorley throws out the jab. McSorley throws a combination that misses and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales shoots for a takedown but McSorley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McSorley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gonzales is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. McSorley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McSorley misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzales is looking to wear down McSorley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. McSorley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzales counters with a left to the body. Gonzales swinging wildly here.
McSorley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. McSorley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gonzales gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSorley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McSorley wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. McSorley is looking to stand up but Gonzales won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John McSorley. Gonzales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSorley.
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. McSorley moves into the clinch. Gonzales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. McSorley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzales pulls him back up using the underhooks. McSorley wants a takedown but no success here.
Gonzales is trying to push McSorley away but McSorley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McSorley to keep the fight standing. McSorley decides to pull guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McSorley can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzales advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gonzales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. McSorley tries to kick Gonzales off but Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McSorley will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but McSorley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gonzales lands a jab to the head.
McSorley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. McSorley misses with a double jab
and Gonzales counters with a left and a right that stings McSorley. McSorley fails to land the takedown. McSorley stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamsha Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him. McSorley leaves Gonzales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A combination from McSorley does no damage. Horrible takedown by Gonzales or perhaps it was just good defense by McSorley which made him look bad. Gonzales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from McSorley misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from McSorley. Those never looked like landing. McSorley is looking to clinch. McSorley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McSorley looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well. Nice takedown defense from McSorley. No joy for Gonzales on that attempt. McSorley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzales counters with a right hand to the body. McSorley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. John McSorley seems to be getting the better of the standup. McSorley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from McSorley.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McSorley doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McSorley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Gonzales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McSorley quickly recovers to half guard. Jamsha Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gonzales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. McSorley is trying to control but can't.
McSorley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonzales kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McSorley defends it well. Gonzales passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. McSorley is working to get back to half guard.
Gonzales works his way to his opponent's back.
Gonzales is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzales is cranking McSorley's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McSorley! He's tightened the choke and McSorley is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamsha Gonzales!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
63% |
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