PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robb Stark is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gustavsson
vs
Stark

196 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Stark moves out of range.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustavsson tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustavsson to the ground. Gustavsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Gustavsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustavsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Robb Stark has been cut.
Gustavsson swings widly with a right hand
and Stark counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustavsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustavsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustavsson.
Alexander Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Stark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustavsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustavsson scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gustavsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Gustavsson's head coaches at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That has opened up Robb Stark's cut even more.
Gustavsson leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gustavsson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Stark out cold! Stark 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 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Gustavsson!
After winning the bout, Alexander Gustavsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.