PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Gusmao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gusmao
vs
Yellow

183 cm
24
182 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Global MMA Gear

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Yellow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Yellow.
Horrible takedown by Gusmao or perhaps it was just good defense by Yellow which made him look bad.
Gusmao dives in and grabs Yellow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yellow pushes down on Gusmao's head and hops out.
Gusmao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yellow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gusmao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yellow misses with an uppercut. Gusmao saw that one coming.
Yellow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yellow. That's going to slow Gusmao down.

Yellow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusmao, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yellow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao is trying to push Yellow away but Yellow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yellow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yellow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yellow misses with a punch to the body.

Yellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yellow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow throws a head kick that Gusmao semi-blocks.
Yellow throws the kick towards the body but Gusmao avoids it.
Yellow stuffs the takedown attempt from Gusmao. Gusmao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Gusmao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yellow lands a high kick!

Gusmao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yellow wants to control but Gusmao is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yellow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusmao.
Gusmao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gusmao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yellow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gusmao is looking for a kimura here.

Gusmao is looking for a kimura but Yellow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gusmao to get the leverage.
Yellow is trying to control but can't.
Gusmao 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.
Yellow is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yellow is staying active underneath Gusmao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gusmao is working for a kimura but Yellow is defending it quite comfortably.
Gusmao trying to control from half guard but Yellow is working away.
Yellow controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gusmao in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yellow is controlling Gusmao's trapped leg to prevent Gusmao from advancing to side control.
Gusmao prevents Yellow from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yellow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gusmao.
Yellow tries a head kick but it misses.
Tom Yellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yellow throws a shot to the body.

Yellow gets caught napping as Gusmao dives in and scores a takedown. Yellow manages to retain guard.
Gusmao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gusmao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusmao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gusmao postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Yellow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yellow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gusmao has a takedown stuffed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yellow.
Gusmao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Gusmao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yellow scoring well with a low kick there.
Yellow misses the shot to the body.
Yellow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yellow lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yellow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gusmao's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yellow darts in and clinches Gusmao up against the cage.
Yellow letting Gusmao take a breather here.

Yellow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yellow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yellow connects with a body shot.
Gusmao tries to move into range but Yellow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yellow thuds his shin into the meat of Gusmao's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yellow thows a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao tries for a takedown but Yellow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gusmao.
Yellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
Tom Yellow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!

Yellow rushes Gusmao and presses him up against the cage.

Yellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yellow cracks the inside of Gusmao's front leg.

Yellow clinches up with Gusmao and pushes him back against the cage.

Yellow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yellow throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Yellow connects with a body shot that sends Gusmao's belly button to the back.
Yellow looks to clinch

and Gusmao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yellow!
Yellow can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Gusmao connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gusmao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yellow tries to lock up and control but Gusmao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yellow tries to buck Gusmao off but he can't manage it.
Gusmao landing punches.
Yellow wants to hold on but Gusmao pushes him away.
Yellow avoids a strike by Gusmao and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Gusmao's guard! Fantastic escape!

Gusmao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yellow is aware though and is defending well.
Yellow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusmao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yellow sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yellow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Tom Yellow has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yellow throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yellow - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yellow connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yellow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gusmao at a distance.
Gusmao fails to land the takedown.
Gusmao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yellow as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Yellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gusmao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gusmao is defended easily by Yellow.
Gusmao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gusmao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yellow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gusmao somewhat.
Gusmao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Gusmao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yellow tries to clinch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yellow can pounce on him.
Gusmao shoots in for a double leg but Yellow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Yellow moves out of range.
Yellow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yellow tries to clinch there but Gusmao circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yellow, right into the meat.
Yellow tries to clinch up.
Yellow tries to clinch but Gusmao moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yellow!
Yellow throws a nice head kick!
Yellow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusmao keeps the fight on the outside.
Tom Yellow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yellow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yellow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yellow throws a wild body kick that Gusmao sees coming a mile off.
Yellow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yellow is fending him off so far but Gusmao persists. Nope, Yellow circles away and we're back to standing.
Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gusmao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gusmao misses with a right hand
and Yellow counters with a thumping low kick.
Yellow keeps Gusmao at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Yellow.
Yellow jabs at Gusmao's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yellow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gusmao working hard to break the clinch.
Yellow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusmao.
Yellow lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yellow struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao tries to break the clinch but Yellow is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Yellow on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Yellow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yellow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Yellow!