PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 93 p4p, 407 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 19 p4p, 64 weight class). Dionisy comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. The key to victory for Cerberus Dionisy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dionisy
vs
Gustafsson

188 cm
26
213
10 - 1 - 0

200 cm
30
213
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Core Combat
Urban Fighter

Urban Fighter
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dionisy, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Dionisy's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dionisy lands a nice shot to the body.

Gustafsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Dionisy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is thwarting Dionisy's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dionisy tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.

Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dionisy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dionisy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.

Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Dionisy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Dionisy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dionisy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.

Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Dionisy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dionisy manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Dionisy's guard.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Dionisy trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dionisy's guard.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dionisy is trying to get back to full guard.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dionisy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dionisy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gustafsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Dionisy are getting through and doing damage.
Dionisy wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Gustafsson tries to roll but Dionisy sticks to his back.
Dionisy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to roll but Dionisy sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gustafsson turns into Dionisy and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dionisy pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dionisy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson passes Dionisy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dionisy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dionisy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Dionisy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dionisy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Dionisy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dionisy continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dionisy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Dionisy throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerberus Dionisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dionisy throws a shot to the body.
Dionisy misses the body punch

and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown. Dionisy fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson won't allow Dionisy to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson passes Dionisy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Dionisy is defending it quite comfortably.

Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Dionisy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustafsson is working away from the top position though.

Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dionisy wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dionisy sees it coming and defends easily.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dionisy has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Dionisy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Dionisy has hold of Gustafsson's hands but Gustafsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dionisy is holding on to half guard well.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dionisy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dionisy trying to control here.
Dionisy works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dionisy continues to stall.
Gustafsson is in close to Dionisy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dionisy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dionisy is on top in guard.

Dionisy wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Dionisy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Gustafsson working for a triangle but Dionisy defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom.

Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Dionisy pushes his legs off easily.
Dionisy trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.

Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dionisy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dionisy misses with a looping left.
Dionisy lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Dionisy.
Dionisy 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.

Gustafsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dionisy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Dionisy.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Dionisy shows good takedown defense.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cerberus Dionisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dionisy throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson feints the counter takedown.

Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dionisy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Dionisy controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dionisy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dionisy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Dionisy has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dionisy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gustafsson distracts Dionisy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dionisy wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Dionisy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dionisy is keeping the position for now.
Dionisy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dionisy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Gustafsson passes Dionisy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy is trying to maintain the position but Gustafsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dionisy is trying to get back to full guard.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dionisy defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.

Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Simon Gustafsson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dionisy gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Dionisy manages to retain guard.
Dionisy is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson stands and throws Dionisy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dionisy, who protects the arm well.

Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dionisy controls the position for a moment.
Dionisy is trying to improve his position.
Dionisy is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dionisy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gustafsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dionisy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but Dionisy slips to the side and avoids it well.

Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dionisy, who protects the arm well.
Dionisy is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Dionisy wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
Dionisy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dionisy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Dionisy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gustafsson, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dionisy tests Gustafsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cerberus Dionisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dionisy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick from Dionisy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dionisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cerberus Dionisy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dionisy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dionisy throws out the jab.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Dionisy missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dionisy as he jumps to the side.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Dionisy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dionisy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dionisy, as that shot connected.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gustafsson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson slips a jab from Dionisy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dionisy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Dionisy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dionisy.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Dionisy.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Dionisy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dionisy.
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dionisy sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dionisy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dionisy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dionisy misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dionisy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gustafsson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dionisy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title!
Cerberus Dionisy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.