PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoshi Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gustavsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shotgun Blues. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gustavsson
vs
Nakata

200 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Pandemic Los Angeles [CBK]

Bare Knuckle Clothing [CBK]
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoshi Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson throws a jab when Nakata was well out of range.
Nakata slips under a jab from Gustavsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Gustavsson.

It looks like Hoshi Nakata has been cut.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustavsson connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakata shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustavsson tries to sprawl out of it but Nakata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustavsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakata wants to clinch up but Gustavsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustavsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but Gustavsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Nakata.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakata is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Nakata looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson throws a looping overhand right but Nakata ducks down to avoid it.
Nakata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Gustavsson misses.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Nakata ducked under it nicely.
Alex Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakata moves out of range of the body kick from Gustavsson.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakata.
Gustavsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustavsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson misses with a wild combination.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Nakata with that takedown attempt.
Gustavsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakata moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustavsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakata dodges the punch combination from Gustavsson.
Nakata tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gustavsson counter with a right hand.
Nakata throws a head kick but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Nakata fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustavsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses with a double jab
and Nakata counters with a left and a right that stings Gustavsson.
Nakata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustavsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustavsson misses with a few strikes there.
Nakata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustavsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakata checks a low kick from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a combination
and Nakata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustavsson thinking.
Nakata lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakata lands a jab to the head.
Nakata is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gustavsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nakata.
Gustavsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakata doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Nakata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakata is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Gustavsson punishes Nakata's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakata throws a chopping leg kick but Gustavsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakata.
Nice takedown defense from Gustavsson. No joy for Nakata on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakata is defended easily by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gustavsson misses with a hook to the body
and Nakata counters with a straight right hand.
Nakata slips under a jab from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustavsson.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakata's head.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Nakata's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gustavsson as Nakata shoots in.

Gustavsson moves into the clinch successfully.

Gustavsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustavsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustavsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoshi Nakata's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gustavsson throws a body punch but Nakata moves out of range.
Nakata should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gustavsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakata shoots in and drives through. Gustavsson sprawls well.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavsson tried to score with a low kick but Nakata checks it.
Gustavsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Nakata as Gustavsson shoots in.
Nakata tries to land a front kick but Gustavsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
Gustavsson misses with a combination
and Nakata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Nakata looks for the body kick but Gustavsson saw that one coming.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson throws a combination that misses
and Nakata counters with a three punch combo that has Gustavsson backing up. Gustavsson nods at Nakata to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustavsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Nakata.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Gustavsson misses.
Alex Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Nakata lands.
Gustavsson blocks the body kick.
Gustavsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshi Nakata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakata. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustavsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustavsson lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gustavsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gustavsson.
Nakata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustavsson pinned against the cage. Gustavsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakata defends it nicely.
Nakata blocks a leg kick.
Nakata fails to land the takedown.
Gustavsson with a hook.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Nakata moves out of range.
Gustavsson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gustavsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustavsson throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Good leg kick by Gustavsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gustavsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakata counters with a straight right hand.
Nakata throws a right hand that Gustavsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustavsson also avoids with ease.
Nakata avoids the body shot from Gustavsson.
Nakata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gustavsson looks to land a combination. Nakata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustavsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakata.
Nakata lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
Nakata misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to de liver by Gustavsson. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gustavsson misses.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakata on the side of the head.
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nakata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nakata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gustavsson's guard now.
Nakata won't allow Gustavsson to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Nakata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakata throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gustavsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hoshi Nakata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Nakata fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Gustavsson lands.
Nakata tries to clinch up.
Nakata is looking to clinch.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the side of Nakata's head but Nakata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustavsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustavsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakata.
Nakata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot
and Nakata counters with a two punch combo.
Nakata blocks a head kick by Gustavsson.
Nakata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but Gustavsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Nakata.
Gustavsson tries to clinch up but Nakata circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustavsson lands with a good body shot.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the body.
Nakata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustavsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakata somewhat.
Nakata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakata wants to clinch.
Nakata is looking to clinch.
Gustavsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gustavsson moves into the clinch.

Gustavsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata tries to clinch up.
Gustavsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustavsson misses with a low kick.
Nakata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakata tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakata shoots in and drives through. Gustavsson sprawls well.
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Gustavsson.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustavsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustavsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakata's head.
A head kick misses from Nakata.
Gustavsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakata sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Nakata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakata in side control, throwing shots but Gustavsson defends.
Alex Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata tries to stand but Gustavsson is controlling his head.
Nakata working away.
Gustavsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakata's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustavsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustavsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Gustavsson.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Gustavsson keeps moving.
Nakata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakata can do to turn this around?
Nakata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustavsson's guard.
Nakata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustavsson is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gustavsson!