PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson's entrance music is Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage. A fine choice. Emil Gustafsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gustafsson
vs
Gates

190 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

174 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Dragon

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Gates!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gates shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustafsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustafsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Gates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gates down.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gustafsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Gates closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gates.
Gustafsson punishes Gates's body with a nice straight punch.
Gates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gates somewhat.
Gates closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
Gustafsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Gates shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gates tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.
Gates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustafsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gates looks winded!
Gates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
Gates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gates's head backwards.
Gates drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gates's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gates. Gates gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafsson scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Gustafsson.
Gates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Gustafsson.
Gates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gustafsson scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Gustafsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson avoids it really well and circles away.

Gustafsson drives through and clinches with Gates against the cage.
Gates tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustafsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustafsson presses Gates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gustafsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustafsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gates fails with the takedown.
Gates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emil Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gates.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gates.

Gustafsson clinches.
Gustafsson missing with knees to the body.
Gustafsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gustafsson obliges.
Gates is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gates backwards.
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustafsson is leaning against Gates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gustafsson lands the left hand.
Gates walks into a jab.
No luck for Gates with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with the left hand. Gates knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson stuns Gates with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gates takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Gustafsson.
Gates is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gustafsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gates.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for Gates on that attempt.
Gustafsson lands a nice hook to Gates's body. Gates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gustafsson thuds his shin into the meat of Gates's side.
Gustafsson thumps Gates with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Gustafsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gates throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustafsson's waist but Gustafsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gates off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gates's sensitive parts.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gustafsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gustafsson lands a nice looking body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Gates down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gustafsson cracks a nice hook into Gates's ribs.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Gates takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gates can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson lands with a straight right. Gates didn't see that one coming.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Gates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gates has time to react.
Gustafsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson feints and then cracks Gates's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gates down.
Gustafsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gates shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emil Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gates.
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.
Gustafsson works the jab nicely.
Gustafsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gates. That did some damage!
Gustafsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gates takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gates's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson thows a body kick. Gates tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gustafsson. Gates shrugs it off though.
Gates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gates's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gustafsson.
Both fighters circling a little - Gustafsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gates lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Gates pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Gustafsson!
An out of breath Emil Gustafsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.