PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gustaffson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bisping
vs
Gustaffson

190 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustaffson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gustaffson sprawls well. Gustaffson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Gustaffson circles away easily
and Gustaffson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping fails to land the takedown.
Bisping shoots and misses
and Gustaffson counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck for Bisping with that takedown attempt.
Gustaffson lands with a nice combination. Bisping backs away looking to recover.
Bisping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bisping is breathing heavily.

Gustaffson closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson pushes Bisping back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustaffson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustaffson scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head.
A short right from Gustaffson on the inside.
Gustaffson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustaffson blocks an uppercut.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustaffson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bisping throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustaffson.
Bisping misses with the head strike.
A short left from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson leaning against his opponent.
Gustaffson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustaffson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustaffson blocking some punches.
Gustaffson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustaffson lands a shoulder strike.
Bisping tries to throw a body punch but Gustaffson avoids it by throwing Bisping back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gustaffson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bisping.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson lands a left hand.
Gustaffson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bisping misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustaffson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bisping.
Gustaffson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gustaffson.
Gustaffson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Bisping is rocked!
Gustaffson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bisping! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gustaffson is unloading with more strikes now! Bisping drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustaffson!
An out of breath Alexander Gustaffson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.