PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman has chosen La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario as his entrance music. Christian Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scott
vs
Gusman

183 cm
26
195 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

180 cm
27
191 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gusman gets through Scott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gusman is working for takedown but Scott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gusman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusman looking for a takedown.
Gusman wants a takedown.
Christian Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Scott prevents the takedown attempt.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Gusman tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusman stops Scott from standing up.
Scott trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gusman wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Gusman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scott's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Rodolfo Gusman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gusman swings widly with a right hand

and Scott moves into the clinch.
Gusman can't get the takedown.
Gusman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Gusman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Gusman blocks with his arms.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gusman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gusman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Gusman has Scott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gusman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scott tumbling to the mat - Gusman dives into Scott's guard.
Gusman looking to pass the guard.
Gusman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman wants to stand and escape but instead Scott has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wanted to stand there but Gusman had control of the position.
Gusman wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.

Gusman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scott manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Scott is pressed up against the cage. Gusman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scott down to the mat. Scott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scott takes a swing at Gusman's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gusman misses with a left hand

and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Gusman swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gusman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gusman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gusman trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
Gusman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gusman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Gusman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Scott throws a looping overhand right but Gusman ducks down to avoid it.
Gusman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Gusman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott misses with a hook. Gusman ducked under it nicely.

Scott tries to keep at a distance but Gusman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gusman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scott taking a breather.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gusman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusman.
Gusman pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusman avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gusman avoids it.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gusman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott gets underhooks to prevent Gusman's takedown attempt.
Gusman avoiding damage as Scott throws knees to the body.
A short right from Scott.
Gusman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Christian Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Gusman goes for a takedown attempt but Scott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scott tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch there but Gusman circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Gusman.
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusman wants to clinch.
Gusman misses with a body punch
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Gusman swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Gusman throws a poor cross that misses

and Scott moves into the clinch.

Gusman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scott regains guard.
Gusman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Gusman won't allow Scott to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Rodolfo Gusman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Gusman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Gusman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gusman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gusman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman misses with a head shot. Scott uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gusman is controlling him.

Gusman gets to his feet - Scott follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gusman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gusman throws a big shot that misses.

Gusman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scott quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gusman stops Scott from getting back to his feet.
Gusman trying to control the pace.
Gusman trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Gusman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Gusman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gusman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusman circles away.
Scott wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gusman is defended easily by Scott.
Gusman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gusman scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scott scrambles back to his feet.

Gusman shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.

Scott scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch but Gusman is having none of it.
Gusman swings away with a body shot that misses

and Scott counters by clinching up.
Gusman pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusman is working for takedown but Scott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Gusman lands a nice elbow.
Gusman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Christian Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
A hook to the body from Gusman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Gusman avoids the elbow strike from Scott, against the cage.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Gusman, against the cage.
Scott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gusman lands with a right to the head.

Gusman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gusman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rodolfo Gusman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gusman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodolfo Gusman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.

Rodolfo Gusman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gusman takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.

Gusman has Scott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gusman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scott tumbling to the mat - Gusman dives into Scott's guard.
Gusman stops Scott from standing up.
Gusman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gusman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christian Scott wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gusman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gusman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gusman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Gusman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gusman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Gusman!