PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 578 p4p, 616 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 85 p4p, 95 weight class). 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.

Gustafsson
vs
Edmond

200 cm
30
213
16 - 11 - 0

190 cm
30
215
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains
Urban Fighter

Hotrod Express MMA Nutriants

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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustafsson gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.

Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmond sprawls and moves away.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Gustafsson avoids nicely.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafsson blocks the leg kick.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edmond tries to clinch up.

Edmond gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmond swivels and escapes.
Edmond ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmond swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edmond.
Nice takedown defense from Edmond. No joy for Gustafsson on that attempt.
Edmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Gustafsson steps away.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses.

Edmond gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Edmond manages to retain guard.
Edmond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmond is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Edmond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Edmond keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Edmond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gustafsson throws an elbow that misses. Edmond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustafsson's guard. Nice move by Edmond!

Edmond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gustafsson pushes a forearm under Edmond's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edmond is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Gustafsson!