PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faishan Singsurat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Rossi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Singsurat
vs
Rossi

201 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faishan Singsurat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singsurat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Singsurat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rossi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faishan Singsurat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Rossi.
No luck for Rossi with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustavo Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Singsurat as Rossi shoots in.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt - Singsurat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singsurat tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Rossi shoots in for a double leg but Singsurat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Singsurat lands a head kick!
Faishan Singsurat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi shoots in for a double leg but Singsurat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rossi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singsurat tries to avoid it but Rossi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singsurat to the ground. Singsurat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rossi looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Singsurat.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singsurat lands with a slapping head kick.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rossi fails with the takedown.
Rossi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Singsurat throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat throws a head kick that Rossi semi-blocks.
Singsurat lands with a slapping head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rossi.
Singsurat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Singsurat throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses.
Singsurat tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Singsurat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rossi is defended easily by Singsurat.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Singsurat throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Singsurat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Faishan Singsurat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick from Singsurat lands but Rossi takes it in his stride.

Rossi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rossi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Singsurat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singsurat tries to get out of the position.

Rossi has control of Singsurat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Singsurat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that Singsurat really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rossi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Singsurat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Rossi working for a guillotine from mount but Singsurat is in no mood to give up.
Singsurat is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rossi trying to control but Singsurat is having none of it.
Singsurat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat is squirming around, avoiding Rossi's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Singsurat wants to try and get back to his feet.

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.

Rossi is working for a guillotine from mount but Singsurat frees his head quite easily.
Singsurat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Rossi 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!

Singsurat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses.
Singsurat stuffs the takedown attempt from Rossi. Rossi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi fails with a takedown attempt.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi shoots in looking for a takedown. Singsurat tries to sprawl out of it but Rossi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singsurat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faishan Singsurat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Rossi.
Singsurat throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singsurat misses with a head kick.
Rossi fails to land the takedown.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rossi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singsurat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Singsurat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Singsurat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rossi shoots in but no luck this time.
Singsurat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singsurat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Singsurat misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses.
Singsurat scores with a leg kick.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses.
Singsurat throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Singsurat.
Singsurat throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Singsurat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singsurat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singsurat's waist but Singsurat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rossi off to one side.
Singsurat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singsurat throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
A head kick from Singsurat lands but Rossi takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rossi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singsurat circles away.
Singsurat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rossi's head.
Singsurat tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faishan Singsurat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Singsurat 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faishan Singsurat!