PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herrick Sahrahsahe (ranked 2277 p4p, 1572 weight class) and Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 303 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sahrahsahe
vs
Gustavsson

190 cm
24
205
3 - 3 - 0

198 cm
25
214
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Core Combat

Urban Fighter

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herrick Sahrahsahe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Gustavsson shoots in and bounces Sahrahsahe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Sahrahsahe blocks nicely.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson trying to control but Sahrahsahe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but Sahrahsahe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sahrahsahe won't allow Gustavsson to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe tries to stand but Gustavsson is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustavsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gustavsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gustavsson wants to control but Sahrahsahe is keeping him busy.
Gustavsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustavsson wants to control but Sahrahsahe is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sahrahsahe manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands a two punch combo.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustavsson throws out a counter right but Sahrahsahe avoids it with no problem.
Sahrahsahe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sahrahsahe scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Sahrahsahe blocks a jab.
Sahrahsahe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson clobbers Sahrahsahe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavsson tests Sahrahsahe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustavsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sahrahsahe defends it well.
An inside leg kick from Sahrahsahe misses.
Good shot there by Sahrahsahe.
Gustavsson checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe wants to clinch up but Gustavsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustavsson slips a straight right by Sahrahsahe.
Gustavsson feints the counter takedown.
Gustavsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Sahrahsahe does no damage.
A nice side step and Gustavsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sahrahsahe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustavsson.

Gustavsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gustavsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but Sahrahsahe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gustavsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gustavsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gustavsson.
Sahrahsahe pushes Gustavsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gustavsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gustavsson in side control, throwing shots but Sahrahsahe defends.
Gustavsson laying and praying for a moment but Sahrahsahe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sahrahsahe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sahrahsahe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looks to land a strike but Sahrahsahe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gustavsson misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe motions for Gustavsson to come forward. Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustavsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sahrahsahe scores with a four punch combination!
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the body
and Gustavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustavsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustavsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sahrahsahe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gustavsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sahrahsahe misses with a double jab.
Sahrahsahe scores with a punch to the head.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Sahrahsahe rushes Gustavsson and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Gustavsson.
Sahrahsahe prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavsson working hard to break the clinch.
Sahrahsahe is working Gustavsson over against the cage.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scores with a shot to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe pushes Gustavsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Gustavsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sahrahsahe throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looking for a takedown.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Sahrahsahe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Gustavsson has Sahrahsahe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gustavsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sahrahsahe tumbling to the mat - Gustavsson dives into Sahrahsahe's guard.
Gustavsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustavsson postures up in Sahrahsahe's guard and throws a big left but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Gustavsson is in close to Sahrahsahe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gustavsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sahrahsahe wants to stand and escape but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but Sahrahsahe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ivern Gustavsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sahrahsahe is one step ahead there.
Sahrahsahe wanted to stand there but Gustavsson had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sahrahsahe won't allow Gustavsson to sweep him here.
Gustavsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sahrahsahe lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivern Gustavsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sahrahsahe catches Gustavsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Sahrahsahe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sahrahsahe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustavsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throwing a counter right hand but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson stuns Sahrahsahe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustavsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gustavsson lands an overhand right.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sahrahsahe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustavsson lands a body shot.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Gustavsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustavsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sahrahsahe defends well and Gustavsson ends up having to push Sahrahsahe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses the body punch

and Sahrahsahe counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustavsson! Sahrahsahe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustavsson to his feet! Gustavsson is in big trouble!

Gustavsson is rocked!
Sahrahsahe cracks Gustavsson with a left hook right on the temple and Gustavsson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sahrahsahe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gustavsson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
An out of breath Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.