PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Flex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flex is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Champagne" - CAVO . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gustavsson
vs
Flex

170 cm
24
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

177 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Flex!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustavsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Flex landing knees to the body.
Flex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flex has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
Flex tries to land a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks with his arms.
Flex landing knees to the body.
Flex throws an elbow but it misses.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flex looking to throw knees to the head but Gustavsson is blocking nicely.
Gustavsson is working for takedown but Flex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustavsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Flex.
Gustavsson wants a takedown.
Gustavsson looking for a takedown.
Flex misses with a knee strike.

Gustavsson jumps guard.

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
Flex has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustavsson is proving hard to escape from.
Flex content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Flex has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Flex trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flex has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustavsson is proving hard to escape from.
Flex trying to control but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson keeping full guard, as Flex tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Flex takes the fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gustavsson can't get the takedown.
Flex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustavsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flex trying to land knees to the body.
Flex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustavsson wants a takedown.
Gustavsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flex as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flex tries to clinch up.
Gustavsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Gustavsson tries to keep at a distance but Flex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flex lands a knee to the body.
Flex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
A knee to the head by Flex.
Flex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustavsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Gustavsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Flex has his foot on Gustavsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustavsson works his way back into a safe position though.

Gustavsson 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.

Gustavsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flex is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Gustavsson 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.

Flex is looking for a triangle but Gustavsson pushes his legs off easily.

Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gustavsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crunch! Flex slams his shin into Gustavsson's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Flex pushes Gustavsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Flex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustavsson's face.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flex.
Flex landing knees to the head.
Flex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Flex.

Flex manages to pull guard.

Gustavsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flex is trying to control the position but Gustavsson postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Flex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustavsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustavsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Flex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gustavsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Flex.
Flex scores with a spinning back kick!
Gustavsson looks for a takedown but Flex sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Flex as Gustavsson shoots in.
Flex misses with a double jab.
Flex stuns Gustavsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustavsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flex swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flex works Gustavsson's body with a nice hook.
Flex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustavsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flex fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Flex lands but Gustavsson takes it in his stride.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gustavsson looking for a takedown.
Flex landing knees to the body.
Gustavsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Flex connects with a knee to the head.
Flex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flex lands a nice elbow.
Flex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flex lands a nice uppercut.
Flex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flex tries a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks it.
Flex lands a knee to the head.
Flex with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Gustavsson manages to break the clinch.
Flex misses with the combination.
Flex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Gustavsson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flex controls Gustavsson momentarily but Gustavsson frees himself.

Gustavsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flex pulls Gustavsson in to control the position.

Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gustavsson drops back looking for a leg! Flex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flex manages to kick Gustavsson off! Gustavsson jumps back into Flex's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flex lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gustavsson backs up against the cage.
Gustavsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Flex closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Flex postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gustavsson to stand up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flex, right into the meat.
Flex tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Flex drives through and clinches with Gustavsson against the cage.
Flex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flex landing knees to the head.
Gustavsson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Gustavsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flex can't fight it off and eventually Gustavsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Flex looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson 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.
Flex is trying to keep Gustavsson in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gustavsson drops back looking for a leg! Flex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flex manages to kick Gustavsson off! Gustavsson jumps back into Flex's guard.

Gustavsson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Flex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Flex tries to clinch there but Gustavsson circles away.
Alexander Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson fails with the takedown

and Flex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gustavsson is trying to drag Flex to the mat but Flex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Flex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Flex.
Flex with a knee to the head.
Flex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flex landing knees to the head.
Flex tries a knee to the head but Gustavsson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson goes for a takedown attempt but Flex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Flex clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustavsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flex walks away with a smile on his face. Gustavsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gustavsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Flex moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Flex.
Flex with a knee to the head.
Flex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flex misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gustavsson's brow.

Gustavsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Flex trying to control from the bottom.

Gustavsson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Flex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flex is looking for a sweep. Gustavsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustavsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Gustavsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexander Flex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Flex has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Flex!
Flex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Flex stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Gustavsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flex!
Alexander Gustavsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flex tries to reverse the position but Gustavsson maintains control.
Flex tries to buck Gustavsson off but he can't manage it.

Gustavsson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gustavsson but it's paid off an Flex is forced to tap! Nice work by Gustavsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Gustavsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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