PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 653 p4p, 890 weight class) and Sol Kwon (ranked 100 p4p, 139 weight class). Kwon has chosen Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gustafsson
vs
Kwon

200 cm
31
213
17 - 12 - 0

188 cm
36
215
18 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Vegan Gains

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon misses with a straight left.
Kwon is looking to slow Gustafsson down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kwon, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Kwon.
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gustafsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwon. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Kwon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafsson.
A slow jab from Kwon misses its intended target.
Kwon connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustafsson fails to land the takedown.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kwon flicks out a counter leg kick but Gustafsson steps away.
Kwon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwon throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Gustafsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gustafsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kwon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon lands a jab.
Sol Kwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwon defends it nicely.
Kwon throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Kwon is looking to slow Gustafsson down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kwon.
Kwon misses with a body shot

and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson working over Kwon with some ground and pound. Kwon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustafsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kwon's thigh. Kwon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwon has wrist control.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwon has wrist control.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kwon trying to hold on to Gustafsson's head to control him but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Kwon defends it.
Kwon wants to get back to full guard.

Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwon is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Kwon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kwon throws a front kick aimed at Gustafsson's knee but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwon throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kwon backs away, Gustafsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwon looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Sol Kwon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Kwon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson throws a low kick, looking for Kwon's leg but Kwon calmly moves out of range.
Kwon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwon looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwon thows a body kick. Gustafsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Kwon does it's job there.
Donk. Kwon catches Gustafsson right on the button with a cross.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon works Gustafsson's body with a nice hook.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gustafsson checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
letting Kwon counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Kwon.
Kwon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwon as he avoids it easily.

Gustafsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kwon did well to prevent Gustafsson getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kwon wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
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!

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Kwon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwon is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.

Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kwon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwon is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Kwon is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwon trying to hold on to Gustafsson's head to control him but Gustafsson postures up.
Kwon is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Kwon defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson is thwarting Kwon's attempts to control the position.

Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Kwon is defending it quite comfortably.

Kwon is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson thows a huge punch but Kwon dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Kwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kwon throws a shot to the body.
Kwon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown but Kwon sprawls well.
Kwon lands a head kick!
Kwon lands a head kick. Gustafsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwon lands a leg kick that knocks Gustafsson off balance momentarily.
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kwon sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Kwon misses its intended target.
Gustafsson half committed to a counter leg kick.

Gustafsson shoots in and bounces Kwon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kwon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Kwon in his guard.

Kwon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gustafsson working for a triangle but Kwon defends it easily.
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gustafsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Gustafsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kwon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gustafsson, into his guard.

Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kwon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kwon has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gustafsson has his foot on Kwon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kwon works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is stalling in the full guard.

Gustafsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kwon escapes and throws Gustafsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kwon is staying tight to Gustafsson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Kwon off him but Kwon keeps the position.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the position but Kwon is controlling the position.
Gustafsson manages to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Kwon keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Kwon seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.

Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kwon is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwon wants to free his trapped foot but Gustafsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwon prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Simon Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Kwon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Kwon!
After the big win, Sol Kwon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.