PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Stefan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).

Gustafson
vs
Stefan

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Hector Stefan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson slips a jab from Stefan.
Stefan stuffs the takedown.
Stefan throws a series of punches but Gustafson moves out of range.

Gustafson clinches up with Stefan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustafson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gustafson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefan is fending him off so far but Gustafson persists. Nope, Stefan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustafson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefan throws a series of strikes that have Gustafson backpedaling.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan.
Stefan leaves Gustafson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stefan as he jumps to the side.
Gustafson throws a head kick but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustafson.
Gustafson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan throws a right hand that Gustafson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafson also avoids with ease.
Stefan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stefan stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafson. Gustafson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefan misses the shot to the body.
Gustafson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stefan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafson somewhat.
Gustafson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafson takes one on the button.
Stefan misses with an uppercut.
Stefan throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafson's shoulder, as Gustafson tries to avoid the shot.

Stefan gets caught flat footed, as Gustafson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Stefan kicks Gustafson off and gets to his feet.
Alexander Gustafson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gustafson duly obliges.

Gustafson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stefan napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gustafson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stefan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafson but great work by Stefan.
Gustafson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Stefan stands up and beckons Gustafson to his feet.
Stefan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefan walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Stefan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefan as he avoids it easily.
Gustafson tries to clinch up.
Gustafson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stefan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Stefan.
Stefan lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustafson's head.

Gustafson is rocked!

Gustafson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stefan!
Stefan tries to escape but Gustafson is in control.
Gustafson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stefan's legs.
Stefan is looking for a sweep.
Gustafson working the strikes but Stefan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gustafson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stefan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stefan is not content to let Gustafson control the position.
Stefan tries to kick Gustafson off but Gustafson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson moves nicely into side control.
Gustafson trying to control the position but Stefan is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Gustafson is working to tighten his grip on Stefan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stefan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gustafson is really squeezing tight and eventually Stefan passes out! Gustafson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alexander Gustafson!
A less than humble Alexander Gustafson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.