PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Gonzales is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gonzales
vs
Thorvaldson

177 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Thorvaldson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzales takes a swing at Thorvaldson's ribcage but misses.
Thorvaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorvaldson is just out of range.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Thorvaldson is out of range.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot.
Thorvaldson clobbers Gonzales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorvaldson misses with a left hand
and Gonzales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Thorvaldson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorvaldson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorvaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Thorvaldson moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Thorvaldson avoids the body shot from Gonzales.
A big left from Gonzales misses.
Thorvaldson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thorvaldson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Gonzales misses its intended target.
Thorvaldson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Ragnar Thorvaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorvaldson moves away from the strike by Gonzales.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldson.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Thorvaldson's head but Thorvaldson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzales slips a jab from Thorvaldson.
Gonzales has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thorvaldson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorvaldson throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales lands with a shot to the body.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorvaldson manages to avoid it.
Thorvaldson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzales under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thorvaldson misses with a combination
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales takes a swing at Thorvaldson's ribcage but misses.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzales scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorvaldson throws a one two combo.
Thorvaldson looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Gonzales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorvaldson doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Thorvaldson ducks down to avoid it.
Thorvaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Thorvaldson throws a series of punches but Gonzales avoids them all with ease.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Gonzales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorvaldson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorvaldson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorvaldson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson throws an off balance right hand
and Thorvaldson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorvaldson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Thorvaldson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorvaldson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzales.
Thorvaldson swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorvaldson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzales lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorvaldson.
Gonzales stuns Thorvaldson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorvaldson throws a nice looking combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thorvaldson there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorvaldson misses with an uppercut
enabling Gonzales to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorvaldson ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales thuds his right hand into Thorvaldson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorvaldson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thorvaldson duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Thorvaldson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzales scores with a jab. Thorvaldson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzales is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Thorvaldson is looking for the big counter here.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Thorvaldson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Gonzales.
Thorvaldson throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorvaldson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thorvaldson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnar Thorvaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping right.
Thorvaldson works over Gonzales's head and body with a nice combination.
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorvaldson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
Thorvaldson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorvaldson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut. Thorvaldson saw that one coming.
Ragnar Thorvaldson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorvaldson defending well as Gonzales loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzales misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Thorvaldson misses.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Thorvaldson's shoulder, as Thorvaldson tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thorvaldson is breathing heavily.
Thorvaldson slips a jab from Gonzales.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thorvaldson! But no joy.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Thorvaldson's head but Thorvaldson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorvaldson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorvaldson thuds a left hand into Gonzales's body.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorvaldson throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Thorvaldson avoids the punch easily.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorvaldson throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorvaldson looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Thorvaldson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorvaldson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gonzales coming out on top.
Gonzales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorvaldson at a distance.
Gonzales tests Thorvaldson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorvaldson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales misses the shot to the body.
Thorvaldson throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorvaldson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Thorvaldson. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorvaldson moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorvaldson swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Gonzales. Beautiful body shot.
Thorvaldson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzales counters with a straight right hand.
Thorvaldson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorvaldson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonzales with a body shot.
Thorvaldson looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Thorvaldson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzales there.
A big right from Gonzales misses.
Thorvaldson ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorvaldson. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorvaldson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzales circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzales throws a hook to the side of Thorvaldson's head but Thorvaldson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzales scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Gonzales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorvaldson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the body.
Thorvaldson moves away from the strike by Gonzales.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorvaldson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorvaldson slips a jab from Gonzales.
A nice combination there by Thorvaldson.
Gonzales slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorvaldson slips under a jab.
Gonzales misses with a looping left.
Gonzales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab. Gonzales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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 Ramon Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gonzales misses with a looping left.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorvaldson throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a lazy right hand but Thorvaldson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorvaldson tries to bum rush Gonzales with a series of wild strikes but Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Thorvaldson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gonzales lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorvaldson at a distance.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Thorvaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorvaldson looks to land a left hand but Gonzales moved out of range nicely.
Thorvaldson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorvaldson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonzales scores with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorvaldson thuds his right hand into Gonzales's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzales lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorvaldson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzales.
Thorvaldson throws a nice looking combination but Gonzales bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Thorvaldson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzales jabs Thorvaldson right on the nose. Thorvaldson blinks but takes it well.
Thorvaldson blocks a jab.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzales makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzales looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorvaldson is just out of range.
Gonzales throws a big shot that misses.
Thorvaldson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorvaldson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzales scores with a hook to the body. Thorvaldson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnar Thorvaldson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Thorvaldson is out of range.
Thorvaldson misses the body punch
and Gonzales counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
Gonzales throws a jab when Thorvaldson was well out of range.
Thorvaldson thuds a left hand into Gonzales's body.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.
Thorvaldson misses with a combination
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzales scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorvaldson doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Gonzales misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gonzales to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorvaldson misses with a left hand
and Gonzales counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorvaldson.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorvaldson as he connects with a hook.
Thorvaldson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzales counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzales there.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.
Thorvaldson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzales. Thorvaldson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorvaldson throws a body punch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales takes a swing at Thorvaldson's ribcage but misses.
Thorvaldson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Thorvaldson lands.
Gonzales avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzales on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson misses with a double jab.
It looked like Gonzales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorvaldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorvaldson.
Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Thorvaldson ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorvaldson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorvaldson throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorvaldson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thorvaldsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzales throws out a loose jab but Thorvaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson throws out a counter right but Gonzales avoids it with no problem.
Gonzales takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzales is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Thorvaldson misses with a combination
and Gonzales counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gonzales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzales 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gonzales!