PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 25 p4p, 30 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 7 p4p, 9 weight class). Randleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy Randleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gustafsson
vs
Randleman

200 cm
35
213
28 - 18 - 0

190 cm
28
211
20 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
New Standard

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
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.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. 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.
Randleman throws a sloppy body shot

and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Randleman!
Randleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson is nestled in close to Randleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

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

Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Randleman tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Randleman is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randleman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randleman's head.

Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Randleman is positioning himself well to prevent Gustafsson advancing to mount.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randleman to regain full guard.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson stands and throws Randleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gustafsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gustafsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gustafsson lands a nice forearm strike.

Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Gustafsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Randleman throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Randleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Gustafsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randleman uses from the top position.
Randleman preventing the sweep.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Randleman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randleman passes into half guard.

Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?

Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Randleman manages to pass to side control.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Randleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randleman defends well.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.

Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Randleman uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Randleman controls from the top position.
Gustafsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Randleman's best efforts.
Randleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gustafsson looking for a triangle here. Randleman is fighting it but it looks tight! Gustafsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Randleman is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Gustafsson!