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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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266 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jacob Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacob Gonzales is staying active underneath Tommy Gonzales , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tommy Gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tommy Gonzales wants to take a breather but Jacob Gonzales is having none of it.
Jacob Gonzales has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tommy Gonzales is working away from the top position though.
Jacob Gonzales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacob Gonzales keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales thows a huge punch but Jacob Gonzales dodges it nicely.
Jacob Gonzales misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacob Gonzales gets full guard.
Tommy Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to stand up but Jacob Gonzales won't let him.
Jacob Gonzales is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales looking to sit in guard and control but Jacob Gonzales gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jacob Gonzales stopping the sweep attempt from Tommy Gonzales .
Tommy Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Jacob Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Tommy Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacob Gonzales tries to free his leg and advance position but Tommy Gonzales is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacob Gonzales wants to control from the top but Tommy Gonzales keeps moving.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jacob Gonzales is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacob Gonzales wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jacob Gonzales throws out a leg kick but Tommy Gonzales moves out of range and Jacob Gonzales only half commits.
Tommy Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Tommy Gonzales misses with a hook. Jacob Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacob Gonzales as he avoids it easily.
Jacob Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacob Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Tommy Gonzales pushes him off.
Tommy Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jacob Gonzales did well to prevent Tommy Gonzales getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacob Gonzales wants to improve his position but Tommy Gonzales is controlling well.
Tommy Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacob Gonzales keeps working.
Jacob Gonzales tries to kick Tommy Gonzales off but Tommy Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tommy Gonzales is keen to just control but Jacob Gonzales is a slippery customer.
Jacob Gonzales punching from the bottom.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tommy Gonzales pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to control Tommy Gonzales 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacob Gonzales avoid being mounted?
Tommy Gonzales tries to pass to full mount but Jacob Gonzales defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gonzales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tommy Gonzales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to control Tommy Gonzales 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacob Gonzales avoid being mounted?
Tommy Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tommy Gonzales is keen to just control but Jacob Gonzales is a slippery customer.
Jacob Gonzales pushes Tommy Gonzales off looking to stand but Tommy Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.
Jacob Gonzales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacob Gonzales pushes Tommy Gonzales off looking to stand but Tommy Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.
Tommy Gonzales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Gonzales wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in but Jacob Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a double leg but Jacob Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good exchange - Tommy Gonzales coming out on top.
Jacob Gonzales avoids the body shot from Tommy Gonzales .
Jacob Gonzales throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Tommy Gonzales has been cut.
Tommy Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacob Gonzales tries to bum rush Tommy Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Tommy Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jacob Gonzales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tommy Gonzales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tommy Gonzales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacob Gonzales managing to control the position.
Tommy Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacob Gonzales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tommy Gonzales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacob Gonzales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tommy Gonzales has managed to get both his arms back between Jacob Gonzales 's legs - danger averted.
Tommy Gonzales wants to control from the top but Jacob Gonzales keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tommy Gonzales wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacob Gonzales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacob Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Gonzales throws a head kick that half lands.
Tommy Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacob Gonzales is trying to defend but Tommy Gonzales finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tommy Gonzales wants to stand up but Jacob Gonzales is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tommy Gonzales passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tommy Gonzales is looking to take a break and control but Jacob Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacob Gonzales , who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacob Gonzales throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gonzales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gonzales 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck for Tommy Gonzales with that takedown attempt.
Tommy Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Jacob Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
Tommy Gonzales 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.
Jacob Gonzales uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jacob Gonzales shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tommy Gonzales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tommy Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Jacob Gonzales from controlling successfully.
Jacob Gonzales stands up from Tommy Gonzales 's guard - Jacob Gonzales perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tommy Gonzales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacob Gonzales looking for subs off his back but Tommy Gonzales has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tommy Gonzales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tommy Gonzales wants to control but Jacob Gonzales is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales with the ground and pound but Jacob Gonzales uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tommy Gonzales wanted to stand there but Jacob Gonzales had control of the position.
Tommy Gonzales throws a strike but Jacob Gonzales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tommy Gonzales is trying to control the position but Jacob Gonzales postures up.
Jacob Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales looking for a sweep. Not yet Tommy Gonzales , not yet.
Tommy Gonzales doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tommy Gonzales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacob Gonzales is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacob Gonzales pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tommy Gonzales is out of range and Jacob Gonzales settles back down.
Jacob Gonzales shoots for a double leg takedown but Tommy Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Jacob Gonzales 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Gonzales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacob Gonzales circles away.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Jacob Gonzales sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gonzales . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacob Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacob Gonzales pinned against the cage. Jacob Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jacob Gonzales moves into the clinch.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to drag Tommy Gonzales to the mat but Tommy Gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacob Gonzales is trying to break the clinch but Tommy Gonzales is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tommy Gonzales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacob Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacob Gonzales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tommy Gonzales just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Gonzales .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tommy Gonzales , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy 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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FIGHT
RATING
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