PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olaf Gustafson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Poroshenko
vs
Gustafson

190 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olaf Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson throws a hook but Poroshenko blocks it.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gustafson lands a right hook to the body.
Gustafson throws a nice looking combination but Poroshenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Poroshenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poroshenko slips a jab from Gustafson.
Poroshenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafson looks to land a right hand but Poroshenko moved out of range.
Gustafson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson misses with a combination

and Poroshenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poroshenko.
Gustafson wants to stand up but Poroshenko is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving.
Poroshenko won't allow Gustafson to get back to his feet.
Gustafson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gustafson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Poroshenko won't allow Gustafson to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gustafson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poroshenko content to stall in guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poroshenko blocks a jab.
Poroshenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafson misses the shot to the body.
Poroshenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poroshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafson looks to land a left hand but Poroshenko moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson misses the body punch
and Poroshenko counters with a series of strikes. Gustafson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gustafson throws a poor cross that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Gustafson misses.
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
Nice defenses there by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustafson sprawls and moves away.
Gustafson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poroshenko slips under a jab.
Gustafson misses with a hook. Poroshenko ducked under it nicely.
Poroshenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.
Olaf Gustafson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poroshenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustafson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Gustafson. No joy for Poroshenko on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson clobbers Poroshenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poroshenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafson.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gustafson lands a jab to Poroshenko's midsection.
Gustafson throws a right and a left that Poroshenko avoids nicely.
Poroshenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustafson sizes up Poroshenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gustafson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poroshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Olaf Gustafson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gustafson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko grinds an elbow into Gustafson's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Poroshenko tries for a kimura but Gustafson is defending well.
We've been hearing that Poroshenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gustafson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Poroshenko.
Gustafson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gustafson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gustafson pushes Poroshenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poroshenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Poroshenko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Poroshenko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gustafson wants to get back to his feet but Poroshenko drags him back down.
Gustafson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Gustafson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poroshenko staying out of range there.
Poroshenko is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Gustafson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poroshenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Olaf Gustafson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafson throws a hook to the side of Poroshenko's head but Poroshenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustafson takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
Poroshenko attempts a counter takedown but Gustafson avoids it well and moves away.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poroshenko moves away.
Poroshenko is looking to counter punch.
Poroshenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gustafson missing with a left hand there. Poroshenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poroshenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson misses with a right hand

and Poroshenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Poroshenko manages to break the clinch.
Gustafson throws a poor cross that misses

and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. Gustafson didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poroshenko distracts Gustafson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Poroshenko stops Gustafson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.

Gustafson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Poroshenko has picked Gustafson up - he's going for a ride! Poroshenko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gustafson tries to kick Poroshenko off but Poroshenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poroshenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poroshenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustafson is trying to stand.
Poroshenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poroshenko throwing shots but Gustafson is blocking nicely.
Poroshenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafson pushes Poroshenko off looking to stand but Poroshenko dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poroshenko 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.
Gustafson wants to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gustafson is looking to escape.
Poroshenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafson pushes Poroshenko off looking to stand but Poroshenko dives back in and keeps control.
Poroshenko is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafson is trying to stand back up but Poroshenko is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poroshenko ducks under a wild hook from Gustafson.
Gustafson misses with a hook
and Poroshenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafson throws a looping overhand right but Poroshenko ducks down to avoid it.
Poroshenko is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Gustafson.
Gustafson throws the left hand but Poroshenko avoids the punch easily.
Poroshenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poroshenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustafson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gustafson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poroshenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poroshenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafson misses the target.
Gustafson misses with an uppercut. Poroshenko saw that one coming.
Poroshenko feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poroshenko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Poroshenko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petro Poroshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustafson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Poroshenko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poroshenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Gustafson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gustafson is trying to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafson keeps working.
Gustafson pushes Poroshenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poroshenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Poroshenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gustafson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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 Petro Poroshenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gustafson misses with a lunging right hand

and Poroshenko counters by clinching up.
Gustafson tries to circle away but Poroshenko has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafson wants to break free but Poroshenko has control.

Poroshenko has picked Gustafson up - he's going for a ride! Poroshenko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Poroshenko decides to stand and escape the position.
Gustafson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poroshenko throwing a counter right hand but Gustafson manages to avoid it.
Gustafson misses with a looping left.
Poroshenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustafson sprawls and moves away.
Gustafson misses with a hook to the body
and Poroshenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustafson throws a right hand that misses
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.
Poroshenko slips a jab from Gustafson.
Gustafson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustafson just misses with a punch to the body.
Poroshenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gustafson throws a jab when Poroshenko was well out of range.
Poroshenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poroshenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gustafson is trying to defend but Poroshenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gustafson is looking to escape.
Poroshenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gustafson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poroshenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafson tries to kick Poroshenko off but Poroshenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poroshenko wants to pass to mount but Gustafson is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poroshenko lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson pushes Poroshenko off looking to stand but Poroshenko dives back in and keeps control.
Poroshenko is trying to control. Gustafson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Poroshenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poroshenko wants to take a breather but Gustafson is having none of it.
Poroshenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poroshenko lands a nice short elbow.
Gustafson is looking to escape.
Poroshenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gustafson is trying to stand.
Poroshenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Poroshenko working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poroshenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Poroshenko manages to move to mount!
Gustafson tries to buck Poroshenko off but he can't manage it.
Poroshenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poroshenko loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gustafson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Poroshenko land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Poroshenko stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petro Poroshenko!