PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Quiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Gustafsson
vs
Quiao

165 cm
21
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
19
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pac Quiao!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quiao's hands.
Quiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustafsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Quiao.
Quiao throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Quiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Quiao slips the punch.
Quiao misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao throws a combination that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Quiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Quiao avoids it well.
Quiao moves forwards but Gustafsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Quiao avoids it well.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gustafsson cracks Quiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Quiao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiao was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a nice head shot.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quiao.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiao.
Quiao blocks a jab.
Quiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustafsson lands an overhand right.
Quiao looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Quiao tries to move into range but Gustafsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gustafsson with a nice cross.
Gustafsson throws a combination that misses
and Quiao counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Quiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav 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.

Gustafsson takes a swing at Quiao's ribcage but misses.
Quiao throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Quiao misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quiao.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
Gustafsson scores with the left hand. Quiao knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quiao.
Gustafsson loads up on a big right hand but Quiao slips the punch.
Gustafsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gustafsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quiao momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gustafsson. That snapped Quiao's head back.
Quiao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.

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.
Quiao misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quiao thinking.
Quiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustav Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson jabs Quiao right on the nose. Quiao blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gustafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quiao backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Quiao avoids it easily.
Gustafsson throws a series of strikes that have Quiao backpedaling.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Quiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiao moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Gustafsson coming out on top.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Quiao moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson misses the jab.
Quiao walks into a jab.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quiao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustafsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gustafsson lands a head shot.
Gustafsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quiao backs up against the cage.
Quiao throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson lands with a cross.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quiao throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Quiao is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quiao.
Quiao throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Quiao.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quiao.
Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quiao slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a good body shot.
Gustafsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with a hook.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a hook. Quiao ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Quiao moved out of range nicely.
Quiao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quiao takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
Gustafsson throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiao throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Gustafsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustafsson throws the left hand but Quiao avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Quiao misses.
Quiao misses with a double jab
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combo that has Quiao backing up. Quiao nods at Gustafsson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustafsson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quiao blocks a jab.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Quiao.
Quiao misses with a body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice body shot.
Quiao throws a nice looking combination but Gustafsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson cracks Quiao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quiao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quiao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
Quiao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a three punch combo that has Quiao backing up. Quiao nods at Gustafsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Quiao throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quiao needs to keep his hands up - Gustafsson had a free shot at his head there.
Gustafsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quiao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gustafsson in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustafsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustafsson. Quiao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Quiao avoids them all with ease.
Quiao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustafsson scores with a four punch combination!
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quiao.
Quiao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
Quiao throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Gustafsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quiao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Gustafsson had his way with Pac Quiao in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Quiao throws a combination that misses
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Gustav Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quiao blocks a jab.
Quiao misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Gustafsson looks to throw the jab but Quiao is out of range.
Quiao throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
Quiao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Quiao swinging wildly here.
Quiao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Quiao moves out of range.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustafsson lands with a good body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot
and Quiao counters with a three punch combo that has Gustafsson backing up. Gustafsson nods at Quiao to acknowledge the strikes.
Quiao throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Quiao moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quiao misses with a double jab
and Quiao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that Quiao ducks under and follows up with a left that Quiao also avoids with ease.
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Quiao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Gustafsson!
Gustav Gustafsson retains his bantamweight title!