PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asuma Dizazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asuma Dizazio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gustavsson
vs
Dizazio

170 cm
26
182 lbs
7 - 7 - 2

170 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 159 Energy

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 7 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Asuma Dizazio!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Dizazio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dizazio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustavsson wants to pass to mount but Dizazio is defending the position.
Dizazio is looking for a sweep. Gustavsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dizazio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dizazio won't allow Gustavsson to pass to mount.
Gustavsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dizazio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gustavsson counters with a shoot takedown. Dizazio fights it but they end up in guard.
Dizazio looking for a sweep. Not yet Dizazio, not yet.

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

Dizazio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dizazio looks gassed!
Gustavsson advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dizazio looking for submissions off his back.
Gustavsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dizazio tries to reverse the position but Gustavsson maintains control.
Gustavsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dizazio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gustavsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gustavsson controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavsson prevents Dizazio from getting the reversal.
Gustavsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gustavsson avoids the attempt from Dizazio to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dizazio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gustavsson tries to control but Dizazio wriggling away.
Gustavsson prevents Dizazio from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson controlling his opponent.
Gustavsson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dizazio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dizazio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustavsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Dizazio looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dizazio is trying to maintain the position but Gustavsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustavsson controlling the pace.
Dizazio tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
Gustavsson is trying to control. Dizazio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Alexander Gustavsson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dizazio throws a jab when Gustavsson was well out of range.
Gustavsson dodges the punch combination from Dizazio.
Gustavsson slips a straight right by Dizazio.
A jab from Dizazio misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dizazio looks to land a left hand but Gustavsson moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Dizazio.
Dizazio closes the distance and clinches up with Gustavsson, looking for a takedown. Dizazio pushes Gustavsson against the cage but Gustavsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dizazio throws a lazy right hand but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustavsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dizazio was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustavsson.
Dizazio blocks a leg kick.
Gustavsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dizazio circles away.
Gustavsson staying out of range there.
Dizazio looks to land a right hand but Gustavsson moved out of range.
Gustavsson is looking to clinch but Dizazio is avoiding it.
A jab from Dizazio misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dizazio misses.
Dizazio throws a low kick but Gustavsson avoids it.
Gustavsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dizazio.
Dizazio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dizazio scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dizazio misses with a double jab.
Dizazio is breathing heavily.

Gustavsson has closed the distance and engaged Dizazio in a clinch.
Gustavsson lands an elbow inside that Dizazio shrugs off.

It looks like Asuma Dizazio has been cut.
Gustavsson misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dizazio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dizazio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustavsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dizazio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dizazio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gustavsson keeps control of Dizazio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dizazio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustavsson lands an elbow that stopped Dizazio in his tracks for a moment.
Dizazio looking to stall.
Gustavsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dizazio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustavsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dizazio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gustavsson is struggling to control the position.
Dizazio lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustavsson.
Dizazio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustavsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio blocks an elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dizazio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dizazio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustavsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gustavsson.

That has opened up Asuma Dizazio's cut even more.
Gustavsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dizazio stalling against the cage.

Dizazio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustavsson slips a straight right by Dizazio.
Dizazio throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Gustavsson.
Dizazio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gustavsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dizazio's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dizazio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dizazio scores with a nice shot.
Gustavsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dizazio has an active guard here but Gustavsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dizazio is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Gustavsson moves to take his opponent's back.
Gustavsson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dizazio's body.
You can see the frustration on Dizazio's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dizazio prevents Gustavsson from getting a body triangle.
Gustavsson is really struggling to control Dizazio but he's trying to hold on to the position.

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.
Gustavsson misses with punches from the back.
Dizazio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gustavsson's guard. Nice work there by Dizazio.
Dizazio works over Gustavsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dizazio throws and elbow that misses. Gustavsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dizazio's guard. Nice move by Gustavsson!

Gustavsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dizazio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustavsson has managed to get both his arms back between Dizazio's legs - danger averted.
Gustavsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Dizazio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavsson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Gustavsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asuma Dizazio's cut.
That's time! Gustavsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dizazio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dizazio was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustavsson.
Dizazio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustavsson.
Dizazio fails with the takedown

and Gustavsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Dizazio is looking for a sweep.
Dizazio tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dizazio is looking for a sweep.
Dizazio is trying to escape the position but Gustavsson is controlling the position.
Gustavsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dizazio's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Dizazio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dizazio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dizazio throws a jab when Gustavsson was well out of range.
Dizazio misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Dizazio.
Dizazio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dizazio tries for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away easily

and Gustavsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Gustavsson taking a breather.
Dizazio is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustavsson has double underhooks.

Gustavsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dizazio regains guard.
Dizazio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gustavsson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dizazio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dizazio lands a big shot there that rocks Gustavsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dizazio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Dizazio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gustavsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dizazio lands a big shot there that rocks Gustavsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizazio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dizazio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gustavsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dizazio tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dizazio misses with a head shot.
Gustavsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dizazio.
Dizazio with the ground and pound from mount.
Dizazio misses with some ground and pound and Gustavsson recovers position to half guard.
Dizazio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustavsson defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dizazio thows a huge punch but Gustavsson dodges it nicely.
Dizazio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asuma Dizazio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dizazio.
Alexander Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dizazio misses with a head shot. Gustavsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dizazio postures up in Gustavsson's guard and throws a big left but Gustavsson blocks it.
Dizazio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gustavsson!