PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holly Shiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floki Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Holly Shiet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Shiet
vs
Gustafsson

184 cm
22
184 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holly Shiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floki Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiet swinging wildly here.
Gustafsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gustafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shiet.
A punch combination from Shiet misses.
Shiet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustafsson.

Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Shiet in a clinch.
Shiet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustafsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiet avoids the damage to the body.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Shiet working hard to break the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson is stalling here.
Shiet takes a shot to the head.
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!
Shiet blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustafsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustafsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson digs a right hand into Shiet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shiet's gas tank.
Shiet prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Shiet avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath Shiet's ribcage. Shiet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shiet's efforts to push away.
Gustafsson presses Shiet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Shiet.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson digs a right hand into Shiet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shiet's gas tank.
Shiet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Shiet avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson cracks Shiet with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Shiet blocks it.
Gustafsson trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiet avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiet prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is stalling here.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Shiet blocking some punches.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiet blocks an uppercut.
Gustafsson slows down the pace here.
Gustafsson lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustafsson is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustafsson.
Shiet has had enough of the clinch but Gustafsson keeps him there for the moment.
Gustafsson trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson tries to work over Shiet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiet backwards.
A short right from Gustafsson on the inside.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shiet blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shiet checks a leg kick.
Shiet avoids the body shot from Gustafsson.
Some wild striking there from Shiet.
Shiet throws a nice looking combination but Gustafsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Shiet.
Gustafsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.

Gustafsson clinches.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath Shiet's ribcage. Shiet let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shiet blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiet is trying to force a seperation but Gustafsson has the dominant position.
Shiet takes a shot to the head.
Gustafsson gets through Shiet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gustafsson fails to land.
Gustafsson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustafsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiet's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shiet is defending well for now.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is working Shiet over against the cage.
Shiet blocks the elbow strike.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shiet.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Shiet blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shiet backwards.
Floki Gustafsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gustafsson prevents Shiet from breaking the clinch.
Gustafsson gets through Shiet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiet controls his hands.
Shiet tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shiet blocking some punches.
Gustafsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Shiet blocks it.
Gustafsson working aggressively here.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath Shiet's ribcage. Shiet let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shiet blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shiet's elbow.
Gustafsson is working for takedown but Shiet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson stalling the fight.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Shiet avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Gustafsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
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!
Shiet avoids the elbow strike from Gustafsson, against the cage.
Gustafsson working aggressively here.
Shiet wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shiet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Shiet in a clinch.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shiet wants to get back to striking at distance but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Shiet avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Shiet blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Shiet blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiet.
Gustafsson leaning against his opponent.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shiet backwards.
Shiet prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Shiet prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Shiet tries to break free but Gustafsson pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson tries to work over Shiet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holly Shiet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiet controls his hands.
Shiet wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Shiet's head.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustafsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiet's brow.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
Good body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson presses Shiet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiet blocks an uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Shiet avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson has Shiet pushed against the cage.
Shiet blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a body shot.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson is working Shiet over against the cage.
Gustafsson working aggressively here.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shiet backwards.
Gustafsson gets through Shiet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shiet blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gustafsson working aggressively here.
Gustafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floki Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiet controls his hands.
Gustafsson lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson avoids the elbow strike from Shiet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gustafsson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floki Gustafsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Floki Gustafsson thanked On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).