PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 458 p4p, 555 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 68 p4p, 88 weight class). Simon Gustafsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duck Dodgers's chin.

Gustafsson
vs
Dodgers

200 cm
40
213
35 - 28 - 0

193 cm
29
205
12 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Un-Kaged Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Conquer
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dodgers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duck Dodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodgers swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gustafsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafsson somewhat.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Dodgers.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dodgers misses.
Dodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gustafsson's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dodgers misses its intended target.
Gustafsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Gustafsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dodgers wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodgers. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Gustafsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dodgers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustafsson is in Dodgers's guard.
Dodgers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dodgers is controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Dodgers pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a strike but Dodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dodgers looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gustafsson working for a triangle but Dodgers defends it easily.

Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dodgers defends it easily.
Gustafsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dodgers controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dodgers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gustafsson has his foot on Dodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dodgers works his way back into a safe position though.

Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Dodgers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dodgers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dodgers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gustafsson has given up his back.
Gustafsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dodgers pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Dodgers has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Dodgers has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dodgers taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dodgers throws an overhand right that drops Gustafsson like a sack of potatoes! Dodgers dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A relieved looking Duck Dodgers thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.