PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slippin. Gustafsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Omen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blow
vs
Gustafsson

175 cm
21
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 2

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Erik Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blow shoots in for a double leg but Gustafsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gustafsson misses with a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Blow 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Blow drives through with a takedown into Gustafsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Blow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gustafsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gustafsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gustafsson!
Gustafsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blow's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow gets back to half guard.
Blow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Smash Brothers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blow works his way to full guard. Good work.

Blow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustafsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustafsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Blow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Blow is looking to sweep but instead, Gustafsson has passed into half guard.
Gustafsson stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blow is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Erik Gustafsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Blow off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Blow blocks the leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
Gustafsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
Blow needs to keep his hands up - Gustafsson had a free shot at his head there.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Blow's ribcage but misses.
Gustafsson scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Blow looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Blow was well out of range.
Gustafsson tried to score with a low kick but Blow checks it.
Blow shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Gustafsson misses

and Blow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gustafsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustafsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Blow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustafsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gustafsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to break free but Blow pushes him back against the cage.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Blow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blow down.
Blow checks a leg kick nicely.
Erik Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blow somewhat.
Blow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson lands an overhand right.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustafsson can pounce on him.
Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blow shoots and misses
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Blow was not able to check.
Gustafsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blow misses with a takedown
and Blow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Blow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson obviously looking to wear him down.

Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Blow tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Blow back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Blow is rocked!

It looks like Mike Blow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Blow - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gustafsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Gustafsson!