PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Hellstrom is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gustafsson
vs
Hellstrom

183 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
174 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Hellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellstrom.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Hellstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hellstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Hellstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Hellstrom also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hellstrom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gustafsson.
Hellstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Hellstrom stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellstrom dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellstrom thows a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and Hellstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hellstrom is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Hellstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Hellstrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hellstrom defends it nicely.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Hellstrom moves away
and Hellstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Jonas Gustafsson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hellstrom stuffs the takedown.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from Hellstrom.
Hellstrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gustafsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hellstrom misses the shot to the body.
Hellstrom connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hellstrom sprawls well. Hellstrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hellstrom.
Lars Hellstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellstrom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hellstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jonas Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gustafsson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gustafsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gustafsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hellstrom can pounce on him.
Hellstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellstrom drops Gustafsson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hellstrom follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hellstrom!