PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Stronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Gustilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stronkowski
vs
Gustilo

187 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Stronkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Gustilo!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustilo dives in and scores a takedown into Stronkowski's guard.
Stronkowski controlling Gustilo's posture.
Gustilo stopping the sweep attempt from Stronkowski.
Stronkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stronkowski keeping full guard, as Gustilo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustilo preventing the sweep.
Stronkowski is trying to control the position but Gustilo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Nathan Stronkowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stronkowski tries to land a front kick but Gustilo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Gustilo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gustilo slows the pace down.
Gustilo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stronkowski is avoiding damage well.

Gustilo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stronkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stronkowski is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gustilo.
Stronkowski regains half guard.
Gustilo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stronkowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gustilo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gustilo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stronkowski defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stronkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustilo is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nathan Stronkowski.

Gustilo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stronkowski to the ground. Gustilo is now in Stronkowski's guard.
Gustilo looking to sit in guard and control but Stronkowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gustilo keeping moving, preventing Stronkowski from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo keeping full guard, as Stronkowski tries to pass.
Gustilo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stronkowski controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathan Stronkowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stronkowski fails with an attempt to clinch.

Stronkowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marvin Gustilo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stronkowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stronkowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Stronkowski wants to pass to mount but Gustilo is defending the position.
Stronkowski is thwarting Gustilo's attempts to control the position.
Stronkowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stronkowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronkowski works his way to his opponent's back.
Stronkowski trying to control.
Stronkowski avoiding Gustilo 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Stronkowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stronkowski working for a choke but Gustilo reverses nicely into Stronkowski 's guard.
Stronkowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gustilo!
Stronkowski controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gustilo for as long as he can get away with.
Stronkowski fails to take his opponent's back.

That's four 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.
Gustilo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stronkowski.
Stronkowski controlling from mount.
Stronkowski tries to control but Gustilo wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Stronkowski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gustilo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stronkowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stronkowski keeping moving, preventing Gustilo from controlling successfully.
Gustilo won't allow Stronkowski to sweep him here.
Stronkowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gustilo preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronkowski wants to stand but Gustilo is controlling the position.
Gustilo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stronkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stronkowski keeping moving, preventing Gustilo from controlling successfully.
Gustilo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stronkowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustilo trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathan Stronkowski just wasn't active enough.
Stronkowski throws out a leg kick but Gustilo moves out of range and Stronkowski only half commits.
Marvin Gustilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gustilo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stronkowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Stronkowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Stronkowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustilo wants to control from the top but Stronkowski keeps moving.
Gustilo is fighting to break Stronkowski's control of his arms but Stronkowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronkowski keeping moving, preventing Gustilo from controlling successfully.

Marvin Gustilo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Gustilo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stronkowski is trying to maintain the position but Gustilo is very close to passing his half guard.
Stronkowski tries to get to full guard but Gustilo has control of the leg.

Gustilo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nathan Stronkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustilo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Gustilo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustilo is trying to control. Stronkowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustilo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stronkowski!
Gustilo looking to control but Stronkowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Gustilo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustilo 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Gustilo!