PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gustaffson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dela Cruise
vs
Gustaffson

184 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustaffson in his tracks.

Dela Cruise manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gustaffson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gustaffson's guard now, I'm sure.

Gustaffson working for a triangle but Dela Cruise defends it easily.

Dela Cruise thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustaffson is trying to keep Dela Cruise in close.
Gustaffson wants to sweep here but Dela Cruise controlling him for the moment.
Dela Cruise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustaffson trying to keep a closed guard but Dela Cruise is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustaffson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruise.

Dela Cruise drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dela Cruise jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dela Cruise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustaffson is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruise tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustaffson is retaining full guard.

Dela Cruise avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gustaffson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Cruise throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustaffson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruise might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dela Cruise is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gustaffson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gustaffson has escaped and now he's on top!

Dela Cruise looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gustaffson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dela Cruise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustaffson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustaffson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustaffson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustaffson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dela Cruise is looking for a triangle here but Gustaffson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dela Cruise tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustaffson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Gustaffson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gustaffson tries for a kimura but Dela Cruise is defending well.
Dela Cruise tries to buck Gustaffson off but Gustaffson is having none of it.

Gustaffson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustaffson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Cruise is looking to regain half guard here but Gustaffson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruise is looking to regain half guard here but Gustaffson keeps moving and retains side control.

Gustaffson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dela Cruise is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruise is trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruise is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dela Cruise is looking for a sweep.
Gustaffson trying to control the position but Dela Cruise is working away.

Gustaffson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruise tries to buck Gustaffson off but Gustaffson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruise manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gustaffson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustaffson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gustaffson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dela Cruise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dela Cruise wants it to stay on the feet.
Dela Cruise goes for a double leg but Gustaffson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustaffson continues to drive forward.
Dela Cruise stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dela Cruise.
Gustaffson goes for a takedown attempt but Dela Cruise pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juan Dela Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
A punch combination from Dela Cruise misses.
Dela Cruise lands a head shot.
Dela Cruise lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustaffson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustaffson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dela Cruise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustaffson is breathing heavily.
Dela Cruise lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustaffson off the cage and back into range.
Dela Cruise thuds a left hand into Gustaffson's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dela Cruise closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gustaffson to the mat! Gustaffson manages to get full guard.
Dela Cruise chips away with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruise postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gustaffson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dela Cruise defends well.

Gustaffson has his foot on Dela Cruise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Cruise works his way back into a safe position though.
Dela Cruise is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustaffson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruise wants to pass the guard but Gustaffson is keeping the position.
Dela Cruise throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustaffson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustaffson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruise.
Dela Cruise throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustaffson trying to control the position.
Gustaffson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dela Cruise haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustaffson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gustaffson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dela Cruise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gustaffson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dela Cruise throwing strikes but missing.
Dela Cruise wants to pass the guard but Gustaffson is keeping the position.
Gustaffson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Gustaffson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dela Cruise lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruise postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Dela Cruise is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dela Cruise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruise pushing down on Gustaffson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dela Cruise is thwarting Gustaffson's attempts to control the position.

Gustaffson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gustaffson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Cruise landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dela Cruise is working for a kimura but Gustaffson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dela Cruise missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dela Cruise seems to be working for a kimura but Gustaffson defends the submission attempt.
Gustaffson manages to get to full guard.

Gustaffson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dela Cruise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustaffson on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruise landing with the ground and pound.
Dela Cruise cracks Gustaffson with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Dela Cruise dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

No luck for Dela Cruise with that takedown attempt.
Dela Cruise scores with a sloppy right hand. Gustaffson should have avoided that one.
Gustaffson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dela Cruise sprawls well. Dela Cruise wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustaffson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustaffson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dela Cruise makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juan Dela Cruise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustaffson is defended easily by Dela Cruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruise is defended easily by Gustaffson.
It looks like Dela Cruise has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gustaffson misses with a takedown
and Dela Cruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustaffson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dela Cruise is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gustaffson.
Dela Cruise tries to clinch up.
Gustaffson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dela Cruise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gustaffson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustaffson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dela Cruise's waist but Dela Cruise gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustaffson off to one side.
Dela Cruise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustaffson in his tracks.
Dela Cruise misses with the combination.
Gustaffson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dela Cruise sprawls well. He's pushed Gustaffson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustaffson moves out of range of the body kick.

Dela Cruise moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Dela Cruise.
Nice elbow from Dela Cruise.
Gustaffson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustaffson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Dela Cruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dela Cruise has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustaffson uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustaffson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Dela Cruise working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustaffson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dela Cruise is tightening it up a little... Gustaffson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gustaffson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gustaffson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dela Cruise!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Dela Cruise!