PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frbleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frbleson's choice of entrance music: Ualuealuealeuale. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gusi
vs
Frbleson

175 cm
18
181 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Stand Alone Fight Wear

Drago's Choice

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Frbleson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusi shoots in looking for a takedown. Frbleson tries to sprawl out of it but Gusi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frbleson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusi fails with a takedown attempt.
Frbleson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gusi backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Frbleson. No joy for Gusi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gusi shoots in for a double leg but Frbleson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gusi is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Gusi or perhaps it was just good defense by Frbleson which made him look bad.
Frbleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gusi shoots in for a double leg but Frbleson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frbleson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gusi.
Gusi takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Frbleson lands a left and a right that sends Gusi crashing to the canvas! Frbleson dives into mount looking to finish!

Gusi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Frbleson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gusi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Gusi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Frbleson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gusi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gusi seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi stops Frbleson from passing to mount.
Gusi is trying to get back to half guard.
Frbleson working away.
Frbleson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gusi some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Frbleson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gusi to his feet.
Frbleson misses with a body kick.
Frbleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gusi shoots in but no luck this time.

Frbleson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frbleson scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Frbleson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi is looking to break free of the clinch but Frbleson has double underhooks.
Frbleson is working Gusi over against the cage.
Gusi jumps guard but Frbleson stands there with Gusi around his waist. Gusi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Frbleson manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Frbleson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gusi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frbleson throws a series of strikes that have Gusi backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frbleson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gusi tries to clinch up
and Frbleson counters with a nice body kick.
Frbleson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gusi sprawling to the canvas. Frbleson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gusi hang on?

Frbleson is working for a kimura but Gusi is defending it quite comfortably.
Frbleson prevents Gusi from improving his position.
Frbleson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gusi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frbleson thows a huge punch but Gusi dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frbleson is tying to control. Gusi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gusi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frbleson is working away from the top position though.
Gusi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frbleson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gusi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frbleson postures up.
Frbleson wants to pass the guard but Gusi is keeping the position.
Frbleson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gusi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Frbleson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gusi controlling the position.

Frbleson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gusi has locked up a guillotine! Gusi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Frbleson is holding on here and Gusi must be using up a lot of energy. Frbleson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gusi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sasa Gusi!