PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefano Spinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Marsirala Kralja Petra Garda. Spinelli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - My Way. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gusi
vs
Spinelli

175 cm
19
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
173 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Tesla Apparel
CROWN

Blueprint Clothing

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefano Spinelli!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gusi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spinelli tries to avoid it but Gusi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spinelli to the ground. Spinelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spinelli throws a nice looking combination but Gusi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gusi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gusi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gusi.
Spinelli fails to land with a series of punches.

Gusi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Gusi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spinelli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gusi is trying to get an arm triangle but Spinelli is defending well.
Gusi is breathing heavily.
Spinelli pushes Gusi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gusi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Gusi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spinelli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gusi's guard! Nice work there by Spinelli!

Gusi is working an open guard so Spinelli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spinelli pinned against the cage. Spinelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spinelli throws a series of punches but Gusi avoids them all with ease.
Spinelli's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spinelli duly obliges.
Spinelli throws a nice looking combination but Gusi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spinelli misses with a double jab.
Spinelli tries to bum rush Gusi with a series of wild strikes but Gusi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gusi.
Spinelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spinelli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gusi. Gusi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gusi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spinelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gusi on the side of the head.
Gusi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spinelli.
Spinelli lands with a right hand.
Gusi dodges the punch combination from Spinelli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinelli tries to bum rush Gusi with a series of wild strikes but Gusi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gusi shoots in and drives through. Spinelli sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gusi walks into a jab.
Spinelli misses with a series of wild punches.
Spinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gusi.
Spinelli works over Gusi's head and body with a nice combination.
Spinelli lands a really nice looking cross but Gusi seems unphased.
Spinelli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spinelli lands with a nice combination. Gusi backs away looking to recover.
A left lands for Spinelli.
Spinelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinelli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spinelli works over Gusi's head and body with a nice combination.

Gusi gets the takedown into side control.

Gusi is trying to get an arm triangle but Spinelli is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spinelli wants to get back to his feet.
Gusi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spinelli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Gusi is trying to get an arm triangle but Spinelli is defending well.
Spinelli tries to buck Gusi off but Gusi is having none of it.

Gusi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spinelli has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four 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.
Spinelli wants to get back to his feet but Gusi drags him back down.

Gusi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spinelli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gusi trying to control the position but Spinelli is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gusi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spinelli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gusi but great work by Spinelli.

Spinelli stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Spinelli dominated that round.
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.

Good shot there by Spinelli.
Nice takedown defense from Spinelli. No joy for Gusi on that attempt.
Gusi misses with a takedown attempt - Spinelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spinelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spinelli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spinelli misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spinelli!
Spinelli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusi's hands.
Gusi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spinelli swinging wilding here.
Spinelli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spinelli lands a nice shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Spinelli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spinelli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spinelli throws a right and a left that Gusi avoids nicely.
Spinelli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spinelli swinging wilding here.
Spinelli throws a right and a left that Gusi avoids nicely.
Stefano Spinelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gusi has Spinelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Spinelli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusi lands a shoulder strike.
Gusi tries to score a body lock takedown but Spinelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Gusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinelli scores with a shot to the side of Gusi's head.
Gusi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Spinelli fails to land.
Spinelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spinelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Spinelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gusi fails to pull guard.
Gusi fails to pull guard.
Gusi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spinelli tries to stall but Gusi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gusi takes a shot to the head.
Spinelli lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusi as Spinelli tries to tie him up.
Gusi tries for a takedown but Spinelli manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Gusi jumps into guard, dragging Spinelli to the mat.

Spinelli gets to his feet. Gusi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gusi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gusi shoots for a takedown but Spinelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spinelli misses with a two punch combination.
Gusi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gusi misses with a takedown attempt - Spinelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gusi is looking to clinch.
Gusi shoots in for a double leg but Spinelli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gusi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spinelli as he jumps to the side.
Spinelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gusi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spinelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gusi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spinelli.
Gusi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spinelli as he jumps to the side.
Spinelli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sasa Gusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gusi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danga de danga de dang - Spinelli scores with a four punch combination!

Gusi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spinelli to the mat! Spinelli manages to get full guard.
Spinelli wants to sweep here but Gusi controlling him for the moment.
Gusi wants to pass the guard but Spinelli is keeping the position.

Spinelli working for submissions but it's allowed Gusi to get to half guard.

Gusi is trying to work for a kimura but Spinelli is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinelli is trying to maintain the position but Gusi is very close to passing his half guard.
Gusi prevents Spinelli from standing back up.

Gusi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gusi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spinelli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spinelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gusi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spinelli won't allow Gusi to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefano Spinelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Spinelli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Gusi scores with a takedown into Spinelli's guard.
Sasa Gusi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spinelli trying to control the position.
Gusi won't allow Spinelli to get back to his feet.

Gusi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gusi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spinelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gusi pushing down on Spinelli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spinelli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spinelli is wriggling around but Gusi manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinelli is trying to stand.

Gusi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spinelli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gusi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sasa Gusi!