PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 3297 p4p, 427 weight class) and Jeremy Stylez (ranked 5111 p4p, 588 weight class). Jeremy Stylez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gustafson
vs
Stylez

190 cm
21
215 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition
Vikai Gear

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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stylez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stylez trying to control but Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson is looking to take a break and control but Stylez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stylez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stylez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafson is looking for a kimura but Stylez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafson to get the leverage.

Gustafson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stylez defends it well.
Stylez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafson.
Stylez wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stylez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stylez wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustafson slips a nice elbow through Stylez's hands, connecting with Stylez's forehead.
Gustafson is thwarting Stylez's attempts to control the position.
Gustafson wants to pass to mount but Stylez is defending the position.

Gustafson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stylez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson prevents Stylez from improving his position.

Gustafson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gustafson seems to be working for a kimura but Stylez defends the submission attempt.

Gustafson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stylez tries to kick Gustafson off but Gustafson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gustafson seems to be working for a kimura but Stylez defends the submission attempt.
Gustafson is trying to control. Stylez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gustafson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stylez!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gustafson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Gustafson has hold of Stylez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stylez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gustafson shoots and misses
and Stylez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafson blocks a head kick by Stylez.
Stylez lands an overhand right.
Gustafson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stylez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustafson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stylez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stylez avoids the body shot from Gustafson.
Gustafson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gustafson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Gustafson is rocked!
Gustafson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Gustafson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafson glances at the clock... BAM! Stylez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gustafson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gustafson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Stylez!