PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peeps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Peeps is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine: Settle For Nothing . Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gustafsson
vs
Peeps

165 cm
22
144 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
146 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Peeps!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peeps scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Peeps just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Peeps.
Peeps loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.

Gustafsson feints and as Peeps raises his hands in defense, Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gustafsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gustafsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustafsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Peeps has a closed guard, preventing Gustafsson from standing up.

That's two 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.
Peeps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.

Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters circling - Peeps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peeps misses with a hook.
Peeps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peeps takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gustafsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peeps swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Peeps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peeps looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Peeps throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Peeps misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Peeps throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Peeps moves out of range.

Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peeps napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gustafsson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Peeps seems unphased.
A slow jab from Peeps misses its intended target.
Peeps connects with a crisp jab.
Peeps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peeps circles away.

Gustafsson clinches.
Gustafsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peeps prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peeps lands a shot to the body.
Peeps pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch but Peeps improves position.
Peeps lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
The referee calls for Peeps to work.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Peeps.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peeps misses with some punches.
Peeps is working Gustafsson over against the cage.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
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!
Peeps lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peeps avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peeps scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peeps.
Peeps lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peeps has Gustafsson pressed against the cage.
Peeps softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peeps lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peeps is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peeps slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Peeps throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peeps thows a body shot but no joy.
Peeps tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away

and Gustafsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Peeps's guard now.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peeps seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peeps keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gustafsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peeps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Peeps circles away.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peeps jabs at Gustafsson's body.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Peeps misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peeps throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Peeps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Peeps sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peeps misses with a body shot.
Peeps misses with a straight right.
Gustafsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peeps's head.

Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson wants to get up but he can't break Peeps's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps has his hands on Gustafsson's head, controlling the position.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peeps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peeps working a defensive guard here.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peeps holds on and takes a little breather.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peeps misses the body punch

and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson happy to just control the position for now.
Peeps sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peeps misses with a body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peeps throws out the jab.
Peeps throws a hook but Gustafsson blocks it.
Peeps throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peeps misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Peeps looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
Gustafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe Peeps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peeps wants to clinch
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peeps throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Peeps throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Peeps's ribs.
Gustafsson walks into a stiff left hand from Peeps.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peeps.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Peeps shows good takedown defense.
Peeps looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Peeps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peeps misses with a straight left.
Peeps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peeps scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joe Peeps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson shoots in but Peeps avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Peeps avoids them all with ease.
Peeps loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Peeps tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Peeps misses with a shot to the body

and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peeps!
Gustafsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peeps avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peeps napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Peeps is letting Gustafsson control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeps wants to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Peeps denies him.
Gustav Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustafsson tries to get to his feet but Peeps is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Gustafsson in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson trying to control but Peeps is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gustav Gustafsson just wasn't active enough.
Peeps displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustafsson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peeps lands a body shot.
Peeps throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Peeps tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peeps's guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peeps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peeps is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Gustafsson stands and steps away. Peeps gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeps defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson defending well as Peeps loads up on a big left hand.
Peeps closes the distance but Gustafsson moves to the side
and Peeps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peeps looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
A left and a right from Gustafsson both land. Nice combination.
Peeps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Peeps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.

Peeps closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustafsson wants a takedown.

Gustafsson has picked Peeps up - he's going for a ride! Gustafsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peeps is refusing to be controlled, as Gustafsson sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson prevents Peeps from improving his position.
Gustafsson is looking to take a break and control but Peeps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peeps is trying to maintain the position but Gustafsson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Peeps is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gustafsson in particular looking to stall.

Gustav Gustafsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peeps doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Peeps throws a combination that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.

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.
Gustafsson clobbers Peeps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Peeps.
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peeps doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Peeps.
A slow jab from Peeps misses its intended target.
Peeps dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peeps finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Peeps moves out of range.
Gustafsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peeps tries to clinch

and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.
Peeps gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustafsson had his way with Joe Peeps in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Peeps is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Peeps.
Peeps misses with a body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peeps dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe Peeps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peeps throws a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head but Gustafsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peeps moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peeps misses with a combination

and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Peeps.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peeps prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Peeps.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peeps can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.

Gustafsson pulls guard successfully.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Peeps stays in close to Gustafsson's body and controls the position.
Gustafsson is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peeps trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustav Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Peeps.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peeps, pushing him back against the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peeps tries a body shot but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson goes for a takedown attempt but Peeps pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peeps throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peeps misses with a straight left.
Peeps thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peeps misses the body punch

and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Peeps trying to remain calm as Gustafsson controls from the top position.
Gustafsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peeps for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!