PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 2337 p4p, 320 weight class) and Asko Asinen (ranked 1990 p4p, 277 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gustafson
vs
Asinen

190 cm
25
226 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

188 cm
25
213 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Groove 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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Asinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Asinen has his feet on Gustafson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asinen looks to land a right hand but Gustafson moved out of range.
Gustafson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asinen throws a front kick aimed at Gustafson's knee but Gustafson avoids it well.
Gustafson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asinen misses with a wild combination.
Asinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Gustafson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asinen misses with a double jab.
Asinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Gustafson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asinen keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.
Gustafson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafson pushing down on Asinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asinen is trying to maintain the position but Gustafson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustafson moves into full mount! Asinen won't be happy about that!
Asinen working to try and regain half guard.
Gustafson wants to control but instead Asinen manages to regain half guard.
Asinen is looking to control Gustafson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asinen avoid being mounted?
Asinen wants to improve his position but Gustafson is controlling well.

Gustafson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafson trying to control from half guard but Asinen is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Asinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafson tries to pass to full mount but Asinen defends it.
Gustafson trying to control the action but Asinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asinen trying to hold on to Gustafson's head to control him but Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson is looking to take a break and control but Asinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson is looking to advance position but Asinen won't allow it.
Asinen tries to get to full guard but Gustafson has control of the leg.

Gustafson seems to be working for a kimura but Asinen defends the submission attempt.
Gustafson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafson is taking a breather. Asinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gustafson is thwarting Asinen's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Gustafson is working for an americana but Asinen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gustafson was thinking about the submission.
Gustafson trying to control but Asinen is working from the bottom.
Gustafson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Asinen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asinen parries the strikes from Gustafson easily there. Gustafson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Asinen to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Gustafson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gustafson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Asinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Asinen keeping full guard, as Gustafson tries to pass.
Gustafson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Asinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asinen is keeping the position for now.
Asinen keeping moving, preventing Gustafson from controlling successfully.

Gustafson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Asinen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gustafson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Asinen - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Asko Asinen!
Asko Asinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.