PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Oneill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Welton Gustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welton Gustavo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oneill
vs
Gustavo

223 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

171 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Oneill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Welton Gustavo !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustavo .
Gustavo misses with a takedown attempt

and Oneill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustavo trying to control but Oneill postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneill lands a nice short elbow.
Oneill prevents Gustavo from improving his position.
Oneill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gustavo keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavo tries to kick Oneill off but Oneill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill working the head and body with strikes.
Oneill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oneill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustavo is looking to improve his position.
Oneill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavo tries to get to full guard but Oneill has control of the leg.
Gustavo is looking to escape.

Gustavo looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo is trying to stand up here but Oneill is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustavo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oneill is fending him off so far but Gustavo persists. Nope, Oneill circles away and we're back to standing.
Danny Oneill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welton Gustavo .

Gustavo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oneill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustavo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustavo is working for takedown but Oneill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oneill throws a head punch that misses.
Oneill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Gustavo decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oneill working some strikes from top position.
Gustavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustavo has his hands on Oneill's head, controlling the position.

Oneill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustavo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oneill has managed to get both his arms back between Gustavo 's legs - danger averted.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gustavo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oneill looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Oneill fails to land.
Gustavo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavo goes for a takedown attempt but Oneill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Oneill dominated that round.
That's time! Oneill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking body kick lands there for Oneill.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustavo or perhaps it was just good defense by Oneill, which made it look bad.

Gustavo moves into the clinch.
Oneill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustavo can do to turn this around?
Oneill tries to circle away but Gustavo has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill keeps control of Gustavo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oneill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gustavo gets through Oneill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oneill prevents Gustavo from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustavo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oneill is defending well for now.
Gustavo prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustavo is looking for a takedown.
Oneill working aggressively here.
Gustavo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oneill to keep the fight standing.
Danny Oneill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welton Gustavo .

Gustavo jumps guard and drags Oneill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oneill scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oneill 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.
Gustavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustavo wants to sweep here but Oneill controlling him for the moment.

Gustavo working for a triangle but Oneill defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustavo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oneill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavo has Oneill pulled in close to control his posture.
Oneill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustavo is looking to stand up but Oneill isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gustavo rushes Oneill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gustavo looking for a takedown.
Gustavo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oneill after a bit of a struggle.
Gustavo is trying to break the clinch but Oneill is controlling him.

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.

Gustavo decides to pull guard.
Oneill throwing strikes but missing.
Oneill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustavo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustavo wants to stand and escape but Oneill is having none of it.
Oneill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavo is wriggling around but Oneill manages to pass to half guard.
Oneill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Welton Gustavo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustavo is defended easily by Oneill.
Gustavo dives in and grabs Oneill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oneill pushes down on Gustavo 's head and hops out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oneill. Gustavo shrugs it off though.
Welton Gustavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavo lands a nice hook to Oneill's body. Oneill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oneill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oneill fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavo tries for a takedown but Oneill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danny Oneill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welton Gustavo .
Oneill stuffs the takedown.
Gustavo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oneill swivels and escapes.
Gustavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustavo blocks the body kick.
Oneill looks for a takedown but Gustavo sprawls well.
Gustavo stuffs the takedown.

Gustavo has Oneill up against the cage in a clinch.
Oneill stalling in the clinch but Gustavo improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oneill.
Gustavo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustavo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oneill fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gustavo has Oneill up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustavo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oneill smiles and moves away.
Gustavo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustavo darts in and clinches Oneill up against the cage.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but Oneill won't allow it.
Gustavo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustavo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustavo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oneill.
Gustavo tries to land knees in the clinch but Oneill avoids the damage to the body.
Oneill tries to stall but Gustavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oneill is looking to control Gustavo 's arms but Gustavo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oneill has his back to the cage.

Oneill jumps guard.
Oneill is trying to keep Gustavo in close.
Gustavo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneill looking for a sweep. Not yet Oneill, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gustavo looking to sit in guard and control but Oneill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Oneill.
I think Oneill 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Oneill!