PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bridgam Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gustafsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Green
vs
Gustafsson

182 cm
20
211 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bridgam Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.

Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green working away.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gustafsson is trying to buck Green off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green in side control, throwing shots but Gustafsson defends.
Green content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green cracks Gustafsson with a big elbow.
Green wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Green in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gustafsson is not content to let Green control the position.
Gustafsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Green has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Green trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafsson looks to move to half guard but instead Green has passed into mount! Damn!
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Gustafsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Green cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Green unloading with bombs!
Green scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gustafsson looks gassed!
Gustafsson is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson tries to hold on but Green postures up.

Green moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gustafsson has worked his arm free - good work by Gustafsson!
Gustafsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Green is controlling him well.
Green wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Green goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Green's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson!
Gustafsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bridgam Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gustafsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Green 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green trying to control the position.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Green controls his leg.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to hold on to Gustafsson's head to control him but Gustafsson postures up.
Green wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.

Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gustafsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Green tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Gustafsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
Gustafsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Green tries to hold on but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustafsson controlling the pace for now.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gustafsson won't be happy with that.
Green working the body and head with strikes.
Bridgam Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.

Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafsson, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Green prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Green trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Green could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafsson is retaining full guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Green postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gustafsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Green, into his guard.
Gustafsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gustafsson stands up from Green's guard - Gustafsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Green shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.

Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Green unloading with bombs!
Gustafsson tries to buck Green off but Green takes his back!
Green scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gustafsson is looking for a way out.

Gustafsson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson pushing down on Green's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Green has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green is positioning himself well to prevent Gustafsson advancing to mount.
Gustafsson trying to control the pace.
Green tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.
Green gets full guard.
Gustafsson wanted to stand there but Green had control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bridgam Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bridgam Green!