PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 337 p4p, 345 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 58 p4p, 59 weight class). Bronson has chosen Glass Candy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gustafsson
vs
Bronson

200 cm
37
213
31 - 23 - 0

189 cm
33
212
23 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
New Standard

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

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 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bronson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
Gustafsson wants to escape the position.
Bronson biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Bronson is riding his opponent, not letting Gustafsson buck him off.
Gustafsson tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bronson has the hooks in. Gustafsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Gustafsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gustafsson prevents Bronson from getting a body triangle.
Bronson is hanging on to Gustafsson's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bronson is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bronson's guard. Nice work there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Bronson blocks nicely.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Bronson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bronson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is looking to sweep but instead, Bronson has passed into half guard.
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronson stays in close to Gustafsson's body and controls the position.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.

Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bronson sprawls and moves away.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Bronson lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
A cross from Bronson lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bronson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bronson dives on top into guard.

Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronson defends it easily.

Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Bronson defends easily.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Bronson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gustafsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bronson frees his head nicely. Oh but Gustafsson has switched to an armbar! Bronson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!