PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gab Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gab Contreras has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Contreras
vs
Gustav

165 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
22
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gab Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaarlo Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras throws a hook to the side of Gustav's head but Gustav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustav avoids the body shot from Contreras.
Contreras blocks a jab.
Contreras misses with a hook. Gustav ducked under it nicely.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Contreras blocks a jab.
Gustav dodges the punch combination from Contreras.
Contreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustav.
Gustav lands with a straight right. Contreras didn't see that one coming.
Gustav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Contreras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Contreras scores with a jab. Gustav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustav misses with an uppercut. Contreras saw that one coming.
Contreras slips a jab from Gustav.
Gustav throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav lands with a right hand.
Gustav is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Contreras.
Gustav with a jab.
Gustav throws a good cross that connects.
Gustav might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gustav misses the jab.
Contreras misses with a combination
and Gustav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustav is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Contreras had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Contreras throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustav looks to land a left hand but Contreras moved out of range nicely.
Contreras slips under a jab.
Contreras slips a jab from Gustav.
A swing and a miss from Gustav.
Gustav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Contreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contreras.
Contreras throws a combination that misses
letting Gustav counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contreras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contreras closes the distance and clinches up with Gustav, looking for a takedown. Contreras pushes Gustav against the cage but Gustav circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Gustav.
Gustav looks to land a right hand but Contreras moved out of range.
Gustav throws a lazy right hand but Contreras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Gustav.
Gustav thuds his right hand into Contreras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Contreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustav.
Gustav lands a jab to the nose.
Gustav misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustav misses with a straight left.
Contreras throws a hook to the side of Gustav's head but Gustav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Gustav.
Gustav connects with a good right hand that stumbles Contreras. Contreras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Gustav throws a good cross that connects.
Gustav scores with a jab to the head.
Gustav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustav misses with a looping right.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Gustav.
No joy there for Contreras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contreras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gustav loads up on a big right hand but Contreras slips the punch.
Gustav lands with an uppercut that bounces Contreras off the cage and back into range.
Gustav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contreras.
Gustav connects with a single shot there.
Gustav throws an overhand right that lands on Contreras's shoulder, as Contreras tries to avoid the shot.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustav moves away.
Gustav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Contreras.
Contreras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustav misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Contreras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustav was well out of range. Poor timing from Contreras.
Gustav fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gustav lands a jab to the nose.
Gustav throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Gustav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contreras blocks a jab.
Gustav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaarlo Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contreras swings for the body but Gustav moves out of range.
Gustav darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Gustav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustav takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Contreras tries to bum rush Gustav with a series of wild strikes but Gustav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Contreras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustav was well out of range. Poor timing from Contreras.
Contreras takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Contreras has time to react.
Contreras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gustav throws a big shot that misses.
Gustav misses with a left hand
and Contreras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Contreras is looking to wear down Gustav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustav is just out of range.
Kaarlo Gustav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contreras scores with a punch to the head.
Contreras ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Contreras throws a body punch but Gustav moves out of range.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustav moves away.
Contreras slips a jab from Gustav.
Contreras throws a right and a left that Gustav avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav looks to throw the jab but Contreras is out of range.
Contreras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gustav throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustav is just out of range.
Contreras throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustav.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Contreras 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gustav moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustav throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustav scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Gustav.
Gustav cracks Contreras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Gustav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gustav scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Contreras.
Contreras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustav.
Gustav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contreras sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Contreras rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustav counters with a nice uppercut.
Contreras misses with a hook.
Gustav swings widly with a right hand
enabling Contreras to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Contreras loads up on a big right hand but Gustav slips the punch.
Gustav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Contrerass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustav misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Contreras misses.
Gustav connects with a nice looking jab.
Gustav throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustav moves away.
Gustav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contreras.
Gustav cracks Contreras with a good jab.
A combination from Contreras does no damage.
Contreras moves out of range as Gustav strikes.
Contreras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustav throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contreras takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gab Contreras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Gustav throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contreras looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gustav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Gustav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gustav throws an overhand right that lands on Contreras's shoulder, as Contreras tries to avoid the shot.
Gustav throws a hook but Contreras avoids it easily.
Contreras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Contreras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustav swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Contreras.
A jab from Gustav misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Contreras misses the target.
Contreras throws a jab when Gustav was well out of range.
Contreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contreras throws out a loose jab but Gustav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustav jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustav throws a jab but it's blocked by Contreras.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras just misses with a punch to the body.
Contreras slips a jab from Gustav.
Gustav misses with a looping right.
Gustav throws out a loose jab but Contreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contreras misses with a wild body shot.
Gustav lands a jab to the nose.
Gustav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Gustav misses.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Gustav.
Gustav scores with the left hand. Contreras knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustav throws a lazy uppercut
and Contreras counters with a crisp right that sends Gustav to the canvas! Contreras follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gab Contreras!