PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Kloss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Gustaffsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustaffsson has chosen Bark at the Moon - Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. Gustaffsson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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.

Kloss
vs
Gustaffsson

190 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Kloss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olaf Gustaffsson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Gustaffsson.
Gustaffsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kloss.
Kloss slips a jab from Gustaffsson.
Kloss avoids the body shot from Gustaffsson.
Gustaffsson misses the jab.
Kloss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustaffsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kloss has closed the distance and engaged Gustaffsson in a clinch.
Kloss scores with a shot to the side of Gustaffsson's head.
A knee to the head by Kloss.
Kloss misses with a knee strike.

Kloss manages to break the clinch.
Gustaffsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kloss counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kloss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustaffsson looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Kloss.
Kloss misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustaffsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gustaffsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustaffsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kloss tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Gustaffsson.
A big left from Gustaffsson misses.
Kloss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olaf Gustaffsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kloss checks a low kick from Gustaffsson.
Kloss tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustaffsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kloss doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustaffsson circles away.
Gustaffsson loads up on a big right hand but Kloss slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gustaffsson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gustaffsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kloss was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustaffsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kloss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustaffsson throws out a leg kick but Kloss moves out of range and Gustaffsson only half commits.
Gustaffsson throws a low kick but Kloss avoids it.
Gustaffsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Kloss throws a series of punches but Gustaffsson avoids them all with ease.
Kloss ducks under a wild hook from Gustaffsson.
Gustaffsson throws a leg kick
and Kloss counters with a left to the body.
Kloss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustaffsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustaffsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kloss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kloss moves in looking to clinch but Gustaffsson pushes him off.
Kloss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Kloss misses.
Gustaffsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kloss is looking to clinch but Gustaffsson is avoiding it.
Gustaffsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kloss blocks the low kick.

Kloss moves into the clinch.
Kloss has Gustaffsson pressed against the cage.
Kloss can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Kloss.
Gustaffsson wants to break free but Kloss has control.
Gustaffsson wants to break free but Kloss has control.
Kloss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustaffsson to keep the fight standing.
Come on Kloss - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kloss trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kloss has Gustaffsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gustaffsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Gustaffsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustaffsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Kloss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kloss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustaffsson, pushing him back against the cage.

Kloss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kloss tries to clinch but Gustaffsson moves out of range.
Gustaffsson digs a good body shot into Kloss's ribs.

Kloss closes the distance and pushes Gustaffsson back into the cage.
Kloss is trying to pull guard but Gustaffsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kloss tries to land a knee to the head but Gustaffsson blocks with his arms.

Kloss pulls guard effortlessly.
Kloss wants to get back to his feet but Gustaffsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kloss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gustaffsson lands with a hook. Kloss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffsson stuns Kloss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kloss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kloss misses with a double jab
and Gustaffsson counters with a nice body shot.
Kloss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustaffsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustaffsson works Kloss's body with a nice hook.
Gustaffsson throws a jab when Kloss was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kloss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kloss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kloss wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustaffsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kloss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kloss takes one to the side of the head.
Gustaffsson with a jab.
Kloss misses with an uppercut
and Kloss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustaffsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kloss.
Gustaffsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kloss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kloss blocks a jab.
Gustaffsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kloss under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gustaffsson throws a lazy right hand but Kloss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kloss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gustaffsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kloss is looking to clinch.
Gustaffsson throws a leg kick
and Kloss counters with a one-two to the body.
Gustaffsson throws a looping overhand right but Kloss ducks down to avoid it.
Kloss swings for the body but Gustaffsson moves out of range.
Kloss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kloss misses with a few strikes there.
Gustaffsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kloss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustaffsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kloss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustaffsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kloss under the eye.
Gustaffsson wants to slow Kloss down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Kloss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kloss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gustaffsson throws a low kick but Kloss moves out of range easily.
Kloss tries to clinch up but Gustaffsson circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustaffsson lands a head shot.
Gustaffsson lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustaffsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olaf Gustaffsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gustaffsson throws a front kick aimed at Kloss's knee but Kloss avoids it well.
Olaf Gustaffsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kloss pushes Gustaffsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustaffsson blocks the elbow strike.
Kloss throws a knee to the head but misses.

Kloss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustaffsson uses from the top position.
Kloss is looking to stand up but Gustaffsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gustaffsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kloss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kloss being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustaffsson is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kloss 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.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Olaf Gustaffsson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kloss checks the leg kick.
Kloss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustaffsson.
Jab by Gustaffsson.
Gustaffsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kloss is out of range and Gustaffsson settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffsson throws a low kick but Kloss moves out of range easily.
Gustaffsson misses with a low kick as Kloss jumps back.
Gustaffsson digs a good body shot into Kloss's ribs.
Gustaffsson slips a jab and a cross from Kloss.
Gustaffsson throws out a powerful jab.
Kloss doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustaffsson circles away.
Kloss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustaffsson works the jab nicely.
Kloss tries to clinch but Gustaffsson moves out of range.
Kloss throws the kick towards the body but Gustaffsson avoids it.
Gustaffsson scores with the left hand. Kloss knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustaffsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffsson misses with a low kick as Kloss jumps back.
Kloss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustaffsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kloss thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kloss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kloss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustaffsson's efforts to push away.
Kloss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kloss jumps guard but Gustaffsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kloss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustaffsson to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kloss won't allow it.
Gustaffsson gets underhooks to prevent Kloss's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Kloss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kloss prevents Gustaffsson from breaking the clinch.
Kloss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustaffsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kloss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustaffsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kloss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gustaffsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olaf Gustaffsson.
I think Gustaffsson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Gustaffsson!
After the big win, Olaf Gustaffsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.