PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gustaffson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nicolai Brasnof's chin.

Brasnof
vs
Gustaffson

180 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

196 cm
20
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Sparta Fightware

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustaffson gets a takedown into half guard.
Brasnof is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gustaffson wants to control but Brasnof is keeping him busy.
Gustaffson moves into full mount! Brasnof won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustaffson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gustaffson looking to secure an arm triangle but Brasnof defends it well.
Brasnof wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gustaffson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brasnof is now in Gustaffson's guard. A big mistake from Gustaffson there, giving up the dominant position!
Brasnof wanted to stand there but Gustaffson had control of the position.

Gustaffson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brasnof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brasnof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gustaffson working for submissions but it's allowed Brasnof to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustaffson keeps working.

Gustaffson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brasnof works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gustaffson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brasnof wants to control the pace but Gustaffson is squirming around nicely.
Brasnof prevents Gustaffson from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof controlling the position easily from mount.
Brasnof prevents Gustaffson from getting the reversal.
Gustaffson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brasnof slows the pace down in half guard.

Gustaffson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brasnof pulls his head out easily.
Brasnof tries to stand and escape but Gustaffson is controlling the position.
Brasnof is taking a breather. Gustaffson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gustaffson is looking to control Brasnof's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gustaffson avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brasnof escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brasnof!
Gustaffson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gustaffson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustaffson keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Brasnof wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustaffson, who protects the arm well.

Brasnof stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustaffson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice defenses there by Gustaffson.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Brasnof gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gustaffson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gustaffson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brasnof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustaffson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gustaffson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gustaffson is working for a kimura but Brasnof is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustaffson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Brasnof still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Brasnof has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Brasnof working the ground and pound but Gustaffson is defending the strikes.
Gustaffson tries to buck Brasnof off but Brasnof is having none of it.
Brasnof trying to control the action but Gustaffson is working from the bottom.
Gustaffson is looking to regain half guard here but Brasnof keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof trying to control the action but Gustaffson is working from the bottom.
Brasnof looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gustaffson is avoiding damage well.
Gustaffson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Brasnof's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gustaffson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustaffson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brasnof throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof working away.

Brasnof has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brasnof throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Brasnof.
Gustaffson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Gustaffson shoots in and gets a takedown into Brasnof's guard.
Gustaffson looking to pass the guard.

Brasnof kicks Gustaffson off and gets to his feet.
Gustaffson shoots in for a double leg but Brasnof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson goes for a double leg but Brasnof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brasnof continues to drive forward.
Nicolai Brasnof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustaffson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brasnof is defending well.
Gustaffson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Brasnof's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brasnof cracks a nice hook into Gustaffson's ribs.
Gustaffson is breathing heavily.
Brasnof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brasnof misses with a looping left.
Gustaffson dodges the punch combination from Brasnof.
Gustaffson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brasnof avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustaffson shoots for a takedown but Brasnof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nicolai Brasnof will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gustaffson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gustaffson swings around for an armbar but Brasnof sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustaffson's guard.

Brasnof avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander Gustaffson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustaffson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brasnof is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasnof passes Gustaffson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brasnof is trying to control. Gustaffson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustaffson trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Brasnof seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gustaffson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brasnof is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brasnof tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gustaffson.

Brasnof escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gustaffson fails to land the takedown.
Brasnof lands with a shot to the body.
Gustaffson dives in for a single leg takedown but Brasnof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustaffson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolai Brasnof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
Gustaffson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brasnof gets underhooks to prevent Gustaffson's takedown attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown but Brasnof shows good takedown defense.
Gustaffson misses with a takedown
and Gustaffson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustaffson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Brasnof.
Brasnof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gustaffson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brasnof lands a nice shot that snaps Gustaffson's head back.
Brasnof tests Gustaffson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gustaffson is rocked!
Brasnof lands a nice looking body shot.
Gustaffson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brasnof finish him?
Brasnof punishes Gustaffson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustaffson seems to have recovered his senses.
Brasnof lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gustaffson out cold! Gustaffson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicolai Brasnof!