PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 1157 p4p, 124 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 239 p4p, 30 weight class). 3000 kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is So Fresh N So Clean. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

3000
vs
Gusmao

178 cm
22
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

179 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
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Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good low kick that Gusmao was not able to check.

Gusmao darts in and clinches 3000 up against the cage.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao struggles to land a body shot inside as 3000 controls his hands.
Gusmao's coach down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gusmao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
3000's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
Gusmao is working 3000 over against the cage.

3000 pulls guard successfully.
3000 is trying to control the position but Gusmao postures up.
3000 has a closed guard, preventing Gusmao from standing up.

3000 is looking for a triangle but Gusmao pushes his legs off easily.
Gusmao wants to stand but 3000 has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
3000 has been working on his balance at Team Alpha Midget, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gusmao.
The fighters circling - Gusmao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gusmao just manages to avoid it.

Gusmao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.

3000 pulls Gusmao into guard.

3000 has his foot on Gusmao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gusmao works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusmao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

3000 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusmao defends it easily.
Gusmao tries to stand but 3000 is controlling from the bottom.

3000 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

3000 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gusmao defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gusmao wants to get up but he can't break 3000's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Gusmao got a little sloppy there for a moment and 3000 has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gusmao has managed to get both his arms back between 3000's legs - danger averted.
Gusmao is looking to stand up but 3000 won't let him.

3000 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
3000 is trying to keep Gusmao in close.

Gusmao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on 3000, up you get!
Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
3000 moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
As Gusmao looks to move away, 3000 throws a big counter combo but Gusmao just gets out of the way.
Gusmao tries to clinch there but 3000 circles away.
Gusmao connects with a nice looking jab.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gusmao misses.
Gusmao wants to clinch but 3000 slips to the side
and 3000 counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
3000 throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by 3000. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of 3000.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but 3000 ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
3000 throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gusmao! But no joy.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gusmao tests 3000's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Gusmao moves into the clinch successfully.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
3000 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by 3000.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but 3000 avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gusmao just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from 3000.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
3000 lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusmao backwards.
3000 tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Gusmao throws a punch but it's blocked by 3000.
3000 blocking some punches.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.
3000 is trying to pull guard but Gusmao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
3000 throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
3000 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
3000 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gusmao 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.
3000 throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gusmao slips a straight right by 3000.
Gusmao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao throws a hook but 3000 avoids it easily.
Donk. Gusmao catches 3000 right on the button with a cross.

Gusmao has closed the distance and engaged 3000 in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
3000 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao holds him up against the cage and eventually 3000 drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao works on 3000's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Gusmao.
3000 working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as 3000 tries to tie him up.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao lands with a light punch inside.
3000 struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 looking to slow down the pace here.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
3000 working aggressively here.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao keeps control of 3000 as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gusmao tries a body shot but 3000 blocks it.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gusmao.
3000 tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.

Gusmao instigates a clinch.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

3000 pulls guard.
Gusmao wanted to stand there but 3000 had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Gusmao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gusmao moves into the clinch.
3000 misses with the head strike.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao won't allow it.
3000 tries to pull guard but Gusmao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike.
3000 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
3000 is trying to maintain a safe position but Gusmao gets an underhook and turns 3000 into the cage.
A short left from Gusmao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
3000 blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
3000 prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by 3000.
Gusmao lands a nice uppercut.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Gusmao is leaning against 3000 and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
3000 taking a breather.
Gusmao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as 3000 controls the action.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.

3000 is rocked!
A short right from Gusmao.
Oh 3000 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
3000 jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gusmao walks away with a smile on his face. 3000 gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for André 3000. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gusmao throws an overhand right that lands on 3000's shoulder, as 3000 tries to avoid the shot.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup.

3000 tries to keep at a distance but Gusmao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
André 3000 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
3000 wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gusmao has him pressed against the cage.
3000 misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 is trying to stall.
3000 trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao tries to work over 3000's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
3000 seems to have got his legs back now.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusmao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for 3000.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
3000 misses with some punches.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot.
Gusmao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of 3000 backwards.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao cracks 3000 with a nice body shot.
Gusmao pushes 3000 back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao dips a shoulder and cracks 3000 with a mighty uppercut! 3000 falls back against the cage and Gusmao unloads with a barrage of strikes! 3000 is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gusmao screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Henrique Gusmao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.