PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Himno Nacional Mexicano. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzales
vs
Orton

171 cm
33
157 lbs
20 - 25 - 1

173 cm
33
165 lbs
24 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Orton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton lands with an overhand left.
Orton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orton works over Gonzales's head and body with a nice combination.
Orton thows a body shot but no joy.
Enrique Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Orton.
Gonzales moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Gonzales misses with a combination
and Orton counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzales.
Gonzales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orton can pounce on him.
Orton misses with a looping left.
Gonzales slips under a jab.
Orton throws a push kick but Gonzales slaps the foot to one side.
Orton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Orton's shoulder, as Orton tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales blocks a jab.
Orton throws a hook but Gonzales avoids it easily.
Orton throws a big shot that misses.
Orton avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with a right hand.
Orton misses with a looping right.
Orton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orton thows a body shot but no joy.
Orton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Orton misses.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton lands with a nice body kick.
Enrique Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a combination. Orton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzales. That snapped Orton's head back.
Orton slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Orton defending well as Gonzales loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzales darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gonzales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orton.
Orton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orton moves out of range of the strikes.

Orton gets a takedown into half guard.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orton cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.
Orton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Gonzales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orton is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
Gonzales throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gonzales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Orton has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Orton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Len Orton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Orton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzales walks forward, straight into a front kick from Orton.
Orton slips under a jab.
Orton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzales slips a straight right by Orton.
Orton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzales.
Orton looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzales.
Gonzales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orton's head backwards.
Orton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzales manages to avoid it.
Gonzales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Orton avoids the punch easily.
Orton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonzales cracks Orton with a good jab.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orton.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Orton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonzales throws a jab when Orton was well out of range.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Orton's head but Orton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Orton.
Orton misses with an uppercut.
Orton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Orton.
Orton works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzales as he connects with a hook.
Gonzales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzales manages to avoid it.
Gonzales scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzales throws a jab when Orton was well out of range.

Orton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gonzales is on top in guard.
Orton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton wants to stand and escape but Gonzales is having none of it.
Gonzales slips nicely into half guard.
Gonzales throwing shots but Orton is blocking nicely.
Gonzales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orton is trying to get back to full guard.
Orton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzales 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.

Gonzales wants to work for an arm triangle but Orton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orton is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gonzales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orton wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Orton working some strikes from top position.
Orton working some strikes from top position.
Gonzales lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Orton!
Orton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orton wants to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
Orton is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzales lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales with the ground and pound from mount.
Gonzales breaks from Orton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gonzales working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonzales misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gonzales thowing shots but they're missing.
Orton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzales scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Orton?
Orton tries to lock up and control but Gonzales gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Enrique Gonzales will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.

Orton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Orton.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzales moves out of range as Orton strikes.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Gonzales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzales.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
Orton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Gonzales.
Orton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzales. That did some damage!
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzales has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orton finds it's way round the side to connect with Gonzales's head.
Gonzales misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales works the jab nicely.
Gonzales throws a hook but Orton avoids it easily.
Orton misses with a wild body shot.
Orton swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Orton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzales walks into a jab.
Gonzales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orton.
Gonzales checks a low kick from Orton.
Gonzales connects with a right hand. Orton shakes it off.
Gonzales misses with a hook
and Orton counters with a straight right hand.
Len Orton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzales just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzales. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orton. Gonzales shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton punishes Gonzales's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Gonzales gets caught flat footed, as Orton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Orton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzales controls Orton momentarily but Orton frees himself.
Orton cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Orton forces his way into half guard.
Orton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Gonzales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orton lands with a punch from half guard.
Orton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orton wants to take a breather but Gonzales is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Orton seems content to control.
Orton thows a huge punch but Gonzales dodges it nicely.
Orton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
Orton winds up and cracks Gonzales with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales trying to get back to full guard but Orton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gonzales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Orton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzales is looking to escape.
Gonzales wants to control but Orton is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gonzales is looking to get to half guard.
Orton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gonzales taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales tries to reverse the position but Orton maintains control.
Orton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Len Orton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orton lands a nice shot to the head.
Orton raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Orton.
Orton working Gonzales over with strikes here.

Gonzales is rocked!
The referee warns Gonzales that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Gonzales is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Len Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Orton!