PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bob Sagat was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gustavsson
vs
Sagat

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Sagat clinches with his opponent.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Sagat.

It looks like Alexander Gustavsson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagat is struggling to control the position.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson jumps guard but Sagat stands there with Gustavsson around his waist. Gustavsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustavsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sagat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to drag Sagat to the mat but Sagat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sagat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustavsson managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustavsson being controlled against the cage.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Gustavsson is trying to break free.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gustavsson blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Sagat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson can't break the clinch.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gustavsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sagat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustavsson wants to break free but Sagat has control.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustavsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sagat pushes Gustavsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat is struggling to control the position.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gustavsson tries to pull guard but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sagat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gustavsson up against the cage.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat avoiding damage.
Sagat receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Gustavsson letting Sagat take a breather here.
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustavsson's efforts to push away.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustavsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat keeps control of Gustavsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gustavsson working hard to break the clinch.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bob Sagat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Gustavsson is blocking nicely.
Gustavsson is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustavsson as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Gustavsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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.
Gustavsson tries to break free but Sagat pushes him back against the cage.
Sagat just leaning against Gustavsson, taking a breather.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.
Sagat pressing his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustavsson as Sagat tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavsson is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Sagat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Gustavsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sagat is looking to clinch.
Gustavsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sagat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gustavsson misses with a double jab.
Gustavsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat feints and then cracks Gustavsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustavsson down.

Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gustavsson is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sagat prevents it.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gustavsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Gustavsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sagat fights it off and pushes away nicely.

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.

Sagat clinches up against the cage.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.
Gustavsson tries to circle away but Sagat has him pinned against the cage.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gustavsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gustavsson tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Gustavsson's ribcage.
Sagat with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sagat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Gustavsson fails to pull guard.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustavsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Gustavsson won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat has Gustavsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustavsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four 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.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gustavsson tries to pull guard but Sagat holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustavsson drops back down to his feet.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexander Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Gustavsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat working Gustavsson over with knees to the body.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustavsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustavsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gustavsson misses with the head strike.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Sagat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sagat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Sagat!