PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Moonshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moonshine
vs
Gustafsson

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Moonshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonshine doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Moonshine on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Moonshine on that attempt.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moonshine moves away.
Gustafsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moonshine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Moonshine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moonshine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Moonshine.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moonshine.

Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Moonshine. Moonshine maintains the clinch.
Moonshine stalling in the clinch but Gustafsson improves position.
Gustafsson slowing the pace effectively.
Gustafsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonshine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Moonshine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Moonshine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gustafsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gustafsson managing to control the position.
Moonshine trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moonshine lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonshine wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moonshine closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Moonshine pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moonshine scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonshine darts in trying to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Moonshine was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moonshine, pushing him back against the cage.
Moonshine blocks the elbow strike.
Gustafsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Moonshine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Moonshine off balance momentarily.
Moonshine fails with the takedown.

Moonshine moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gustafsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moonshine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moonshine thuds his shin into the meat of Gustafsson's side.
Moonshine tries to clinch up.
Marcus Moonshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moonshine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Moonshine avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonshine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moonshine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Moonshine looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Moonshine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gustafsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moonshine.
Moonshine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Moonshine's ribs.
Gustafsson throws a push kick but Moonshine slaps the foot to one side.
Moonshine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moonshine tries to clinch up
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moonshine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gustafsson clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonshine blocks the elbow strike.
Gustafsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moonshine's efforts to push away.
Gustafsson avoiding damage.
Moonshine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gustafsson has Moonshine pressed against the cage, preventing Moonshine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moonshine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gustafsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Moonshine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moonshine shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Moonshine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moonshine throws a head kick that misses

and Gustafsson counters with a head kick that drops Moonshine to the mat! Moonshine scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Moonshine is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gustafsson rushes Moonshine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moonshine working Gustafsson over with knees to the body.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moonshine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moonshine wants to clinch.
No luck for Moonshine with that takedown attempt.
Moonshine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gustafsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonshine cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Emil Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson leaves Moonshine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Moonshine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moonshine's knee momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Moonshine on that attempt.
Gustafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moonshine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moonshine fails with the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moonshine moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonshine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gustafsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moonshine's calf.
Gustafsson lands with a kick to the ribs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moonshine drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustafsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Moonshine moves out of range.
Emil Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Moonshine is just out of range.
Moonshine shoots in for a double leg but Gustafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Moonshine with that takedown attempt.
Gustafsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moonshine rather than just go for the knockout.
Moonshine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gustafsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Moonshine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Moonshine on that attempt.
Gustafsson scoring well with a low kick there.

Gustafsson forces Moonshine back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gustafsson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to land knees to the body.
Moonshine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
Moonshine wants a takedown.
Moonshine is trying to push Gustafsson away but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moonshine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gustafsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moonshine.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moonshine avoiding damage as Gustafsson throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson crunches a lovely knee into Moonshine's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gustafsson throws an elbow but misses.
Moonshine tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafsson has Moonshine pressed against the cage, preventing Moonshine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moonshine.
Moonshine tries a head kick but it misses.
Moonshine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gustafsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moonshine's knee momentarily.
Moonshine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moonshine wants to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Moonshine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moonshine darts in trying to clinch

and Gustafsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moonshine fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
Moonshine misses with a kick to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Moonshine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gustafsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Moonshine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moonshine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonshine avoids the head kick by Gustafsson.
Moonshine throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gustafsson looks for the body kick but Moonshine saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Gustafsson throws a front kick that sends Moonshine stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonshine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moonshine scores with a head kick. Gustafsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gustafsson throws a wild body kick that Moonshine sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustafsson 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Gustafsson!
A very excited looking Emil Gustafsson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.