PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi comes to the cage accompanied by Ekipa- BGD Syndicate. 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.

Gusi
vs
Robertson

175 cm
22
185 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

190 cm
23
184 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.

Gusi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gusi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gusi throwing shots but Robertson is blocking nicely.
Robertson is staying active underneath Gusi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gusi not doing much here.
Robertson wants to improve his position but Gusi is controlling well.
Gusi is thwarting Robertson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi trying to advance position but Robertson counters by regaining guard.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson pulls Gusi in to control the position.
Gusi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robertson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gusi is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Gusi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gusi scores with a body shot.
Gusi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brian Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gusi shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gusi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Robertson misses.

Gusi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gusi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson pulls Gusi in to control the position.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Gusi is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson pulls Gusi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gusi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gusi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusi is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusi chips away with some ground and pound.
Robertson pulls Gusi in close to his closed guard and prevents Gusi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gusi with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gusi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robertson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robertson has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasa Gusi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Robertson throws a leg kick but Gusi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gusi fails to land the takedown.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Gusi moved out of range.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Gusi moves away and avoids it.
Gusi fails with the takedown.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gusi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gusi happy to just control the position for now.
Robertson defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Robertson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertson stops Gusi from passing to mount.
Gusi taking a break here but Robertson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gusi is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gusi thows a huge punch but Robertson dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gusi.
Sasa Gusi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Gusi or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Robertson.
Robertson punishes Gusi's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson scores with a decent looking hook.
Robertson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusi's head backwards.
Gusi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusi. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Gusi or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Robertson throws a good cross that connects.
Gusi fails to land the takedown.
Robertson scores with a head kick.

It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson scores with a nice strike.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gusi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Robertson.
Gusi scores with a one two! Robertson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Robertson finds it's way through Gusi's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertson is fending him off so far but Gusi persists. Nope, Robertson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusi blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a double jab.
Robertson throws a hook but Gusi avoids it easily.
Gusi misses with a hook to the body
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gusi tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
and Robertson counters with a left to the body.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robertson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Robertson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gusi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gusi with a poor takedown
and Robertson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gusi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Robertson clinches.
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Robertson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gusi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robertson.
Robertson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robertson lands an uppercut.
Gusi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson cracks Gusi with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson slips a jab from Gusi.
Gusi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Gusi slips the punch.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Gusi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusi misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.

Robertson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson presses Gusi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robertson lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robertson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robertson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson works on Gusi's body with a couple of short punches.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
Robertson avoiding damage.
Robertson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gusi backwards.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Gusi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robertson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robertson works on Gusi's body with a couple of short punches.
Robertson gets through Gusi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robertson is working Gusi over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson lands a right hand.
Robertson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Robertson to work.
Robertson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Robertson.
A right hook to the body lands for Robertson.
Gusi fails to pull guard.
Robertson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robertson is working Gusi over against the cage.
Gusi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robertson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gusi up against the cage.
Robertson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Robertson.
Robertson tries to work over Gusi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson works on Gusi's body with a couple of short punches.
Robertson slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusi jumps guard but Robertson stands there with Gusi around his waist. Gusi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
Robertson lands a damaging elbow.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.
Gusi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusi takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusi tries to pull guard but Robertson won't allow it.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.
Robertson lands a left hand.
Robertson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Robertson!