PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fidel Gonzalez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gonzalez
vs

174 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fidel Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flea !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

moves into the clinch successfully.
is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but blocks with his arms.
is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
controlling the action here for a moment.
digs a right hand underneath Gonzalez's ribcage. Gonzalez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzalez up against the cage.
scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
scores with a hook to the body.
softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
lands a body punch.
scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for to work.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
lands a shot to the body.
A short right from .
A nice left hand lands by .

That's one minute gone in the round.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by .
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
lands a left hand.
lands a nice uppercut.
lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from .
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!
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by .
presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by .
lands a right hand.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from .
A right handed body shot lands from .
lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A right hand to the body from .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
lands a left hand.
Good body shot from .
lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A shot in the inside from .
Gonzalez being controlled against the cage.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
controlling the action here for a moment.
digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by .
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for .
A right hook to the body lands for .
stalls.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from .
lands a nice shot to the body.
lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from .
Come on - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from .
A left hand lands to the body for .
A right handed body shot lands from .
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
lands a body shot.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
A right handed body shot lands from .
taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
lands with a light punch inside.
works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
Gonzalez wants to break free but has control.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but blocks it.
A short right from on the inside.
controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
leaning against his opponent.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.
lands with a short shot to the head.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from .
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from .
A right handed body shot lands from .
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

clinches with his opponent.
lands an uppercut.
has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for .
lands a body punch.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
scores with a hook to the body.
has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
scores with an uppercut up the middle.
lands a nice uppercut.
lands a shot to the body.
lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .
presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from .

That's one minute gone in the round.
works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from on the inside.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from .
holding his opponent close, against the cage.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
avoids the elbow strike from Gonzalez, against the cage.
lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzalez wants to break free but has control.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from .
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
lands a left hand.
A short right from on the inside.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
lands a nice shot to the body.
lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two 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.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
The referee calls for to work.
A body shot lands from .
lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
lands a body punch.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from .
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
lands a shoulder strike.
gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
lands on the inside with an uppercut.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by .
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but has double underhooks.
throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from .
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
lands a shot to the body.
stalling the fight.
scores with a shoulder strike.
is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
is working Gonzalez over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in the clinch, scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from .
Nice body punch from - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards 's brow.
Nice body punch from .
lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
lands with a left to the head.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by .
lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from .
presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
lands a left hand.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
scores with a hook to the body.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
lands a hook to the side of the head.
lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flea 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. This is the final round!

Gonzalez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.

has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A short body shot lands from as the two fighters clinch.
Gonzalez wants to stall.
lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by .
A shot in the inside from .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
A short left from .
lands a body shot.
lands a left hand.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
scores with an uppercut up the middle.
scores with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
scores with a shoulder strike.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
lands a nice uppercut.
holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzalez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from .
presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by .
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from - that landed with a thud.
avoiding damage.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
working some nice short punches in the clinch.
lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
lands with a light punch inside.
lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by .
lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from .
lands with a left to the head.
cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzalez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from .
taking a breather.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzalez misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .
scores with a hook to the body.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from .
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzalez wants to break the clinch but can't.
prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from .
A right handed body shot lands from .
Nice body punch from - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
blocking some punches.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but won't allow it.
lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
lands a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to break free.
The is referee keeping an eye on - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gonzalez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but keeps him there for the moment.
is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards 's brow.
leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from .
pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
keeps control of Gonzalez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
prevents Gonzalez from breaking the clinch.
Fidel Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
has Gonzalez pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flea !