PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Fitsmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iron Maiden - Dance Of Death kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fitsmichael
vs
Gonzalez

177 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

176 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Fitsmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitsmichael dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Fitsmichael avoids nicely.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Fitsmichael avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Fitsmichael to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitsmichael!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gonzalez taking a breather here.

Gonzalez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fitsmichael to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitsmichael slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitsmichael moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt - Fitsmichael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzalez is defended easily by Fitsmichael.
Fitsmichael dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.

Fitsmichael is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gonzalez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fitsmichael to the mat. Fitsmichael regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fitsmichael wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it.

Gonzalez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitsmichael counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Fitsmichael counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Fitsmichael avoids it well.
Fitsmichael slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitsmichael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Fitsmichael with a series of wild strikes but Fitsmichael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Fitsmichael.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Fitsmichael stands there with Gonzalez around his waist. Gonzalez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sean Fitsmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Gonzalez.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitsmichael avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sean Fitsmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gonzalez wants to clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitsmichael slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitsmichael avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Fitsmichael avoids it well.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitsmichael moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitsmichael counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Fitsmichael to acknowledge the strikes.

Gonzalez rushes Fitsmichael and presses him up against the cage.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez has Fitsmichael pressed against the cage, preventing Fitsmichael from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitsmichael is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitsmichael gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sean Fitsmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Gonzalez.
Fitsmichael wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitsmichael is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonzalez has double underhooks.

Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitsmichael circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Fitsmichael avoids nicely.
Sean Fitsmichael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Fitsmichael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
and Fitsmichael counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitsmichael counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitsmichael counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Lucas Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitsmichael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitsmichael stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A leg kick checked by Fitsmichael.
Fitsmichael is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Fitsmichael avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Fitsmichael moves out of range.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Fitsmichael avoids it well.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitsmichael is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Gonzalez pulls guard successfully.
Gonzalez has a closed guard, preventing Fitsmichael from standing up.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sean Fitsmichael has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Fitsmichael avoids it.
Fitsmichael stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez looks for a takedown but Fitsmichael sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitsmichael keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Fitsmichael ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitsmichael also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitsmichael was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a low kick, looking for Fitsmichael's leg but Fitsmichael calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitsmichael swivels and escapes.
Sean Fitsmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Fitsmichael pushes him off.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitsmichael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and Fitsmichael counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitsmichael counters with a two punch combo.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucas Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitsmichael dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitsmichael counters with a series of strikes. Gonzalez will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitsmichael dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Fitsmichael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Fitsmichael ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitsmichael also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
Sean Fitsmichael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Lucas Gonzalez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.