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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rabihia Nahas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriskon Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabihia Nahas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 cm
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134 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Experienced |
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rabihia Nahas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eriskon Gustaffson! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustaffson clinches with his opponent.
Nahas has Gustaffson pushed against the cage. Nahas is looking for a takedown. Gustaffson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nahas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gustaffson drags the fight down to the ground.
Gustaffson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nahas stopping the sweep attempt from Gustaffson. Nahas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gustaffson wants to get back to his feet but Nahas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nahas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustaffson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gustaffson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nahas is stalling in the full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Nahas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gustaffson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustaffson, not yet.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gustaffson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nahas sprawls well. He's pushed Gustaffson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nahas looks to land a body kick but Gustaffson moved away. Nahas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustaffson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nahas throws a right and a left that both miss. Gustaffson wants to clinch and Nahas counters with a series of strikes. Gustaffson will be more careful next time no doubt. Nahas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustaffson. Rabihia Nahas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eriskon Gustaffson.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gustaffson throws a head kick but Nahas moves out of range.
Nahas gets the takedown into side control.
Nahas stands up and we're back to a striking position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustaffson pushes Nahas up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustaffson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustaffson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Nahas just leaning against Gustaffson, taking a breather.
Gustaffson jumps guard.
Gustaffson is trying to control the position but Nahas postures up. Nahas 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.
Gustaffson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nahas wants to control from the top but Gustaffson keeps moving. Gustaffson wants to sweep but no luck. Nahas throwing strikes but missing. Gustaffson pulls Nahas in to control the position. Nahas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Gustaffson trying to strike off his back.
Nahas sitting in guard here, content to control. Gustaffson has a closed guard, preventing Nahas from standing up.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gustaffson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustaffson gets a clinch. Nahas tries to pull guard but Gustaffson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nahas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nahas wants to pass the guard but Gustaffson is defending well. Gustaffson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabihia Nahas dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nahas swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustaffson. Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nahas but Nahas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nahas tries to clinch up. Gustaffson looks to land a body kick but Nahas moved away. Nahas swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustaffson.
Gustaffson gets caught flat footed, as Nahas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustaffson working for a triangle but Nahas defends it easily.
Gustaffson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Nahas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Nahas stops Gustaffson from standing up. Nahas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustaffson on the ground.
Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nahas stays in close to Gustaffson's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gustaffson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nahas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nahas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nahas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Gustaffson is trying to keep Nahas in close.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gustaffson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Nahas stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustaffson. Gustaffson gets slowly back to his feet. Rabihia Nahas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eriskon Gustaffson.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustaffson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nahas feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustaffson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nahas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nahas looking to pass the guard. Gustaffson is looking to stand up but Nahas isn't so interested in that idea. Nahas wants to stand but Gustaffson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gustaffson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gustaffson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nahas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Nahas wants to control from the top but Gustaffson keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustaffson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustaffson working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabihia Nahas dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gustaffson gets a clinch. Gustaffson tries to pull guard but Nahas won't allow it.
Gustaffson is trying to break the clinch but Nahas is controlling him. Gustaffson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nahas is defending well for now. Nahas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustaffson is defending well for now. Gustaffson misses with an elbow over the top. Nahas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustaffson can do to turn this around? Gustaffson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nahas prevents it.
Gustaffson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nahas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rabihia Nahas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eriskon Gustaffson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustaffson tries to clinch but Nahas moves out of range. Nahas is looking to counter the offense by Gustaffson and move into the clinch. Nahas jabs at Gustaffson's body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Nahas.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gustaffson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nahas is out of range. Gustaffson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nahas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Gustaffson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nahas checks it well.
Nahas shoots in and bounces Gustaffson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Gustaffson trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustaffson is on top in guard.

 That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustaffson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gustaffson wanted to stand there but Nahas had control of the position. Nahas managing to control the position. Gustaffson trying to control but Nahas is working from the bottom. Nahas wants to hit a switch here but Gustaffson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nahas there!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Nahas is looking to improve his position but Gustaffson isn't that keen on the idea. Gustaffson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gustaffson throwing strikes here but Nahas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gustaffson trying to control but Nahas is having none of it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nahas is working to get back to half guard.
Gustaffson controlling the pace for now. Gustaffson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Gustaffson thowing shots but they're missing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustaffson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nahas is surviving well by controlling Gustaffson's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight! Eriskon Gustaffson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Nahas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rabihia Nahas! Rabihia Nahas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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