PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finny Gussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa master of vooodooo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gussa
vs
master of vooodooo

170 cm
26
164 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

199 cm
24
182 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Finny Gussa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papa master of vooodooo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
master of vooodooo throws a nice looking combination but Gussa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
master of vooodooo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gussa slips under a jab.
master of vooodooo throws a low kick but Gussa avoids it.

Gussa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now master of vooodooo is on top in guard.
master of vooodooo wanted to stand there but Gussa had control of the position.
Gussa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for master of vooodooo on the ground.

master of vooodooo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
master of vooodooo looks to land a combination but Gussa avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
master of vooodooo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Gussa shoots in and bounces master of vooodooo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

master of vooodooo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

master of vooodooo has clasped his hands together around Gussa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

master of vooodooo stands up and beckons Gussa to his feet.

Gussa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. master of vooodooo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gussa is in master of vooodooo's guard.
master of vooodooo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
master of vooodooo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

master of vooodooo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gussa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gussa is breathing heavily.
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!
Gussa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. master of vooodooo defending well though.
master of vooodooo pushes Gussa off looking to stand but Gussa dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if master of vooodooo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gussa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
master of vooodooo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gussa.
master of vooodooo wants to control but Gussa is keeping busy.

master of vooodooo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
master of vooodooo misses with a low kick as Gussa jumps back.
master of vooodooo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Gussa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in master of vooodooo's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gussa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gussa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
master of vooodooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
master of vooodooo has Gussa pulled in close to control his posture.
Gussa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
master of vooodooo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gussa is controlling him.
Gussa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gussa thows a big elbow that misses.
master of vooodooo wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.

master of vooodooo has his feet on Gussa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
master of vooodooo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gussa.

That's four 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.

Gussa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gussa showed some decent athleticism there.
master of vooodooo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gussa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
master of vooodooo looks like he's trying to stand up.

master of vooodooo has one foot on Gussa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
master of vooodooo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gussa counters with a shoot takedown. master of vooodooo fights it but they end up in guard.
master of vooodooo is looking to stand up but Gussa isn't so interested in that idea.
Gussa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finny Gussa 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.

master of vooodooo tries to score with a low kick but Gussa moves his leg out of the way.
master of vooodooo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gussa checks it well.
master of vooodooo tries to clinch

so Gussa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
master of vooodooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
master of vooodooo trying to keep a closed guard but Gussa is proving a slippery customer.
master of vooodooo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gussa.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gussa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gussa prevents master of vooodooo from getting back to his feet.
Gussa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
master of vooodooo wants to stand but Gussa is controlling the position.
Gussa postures up in master of vooodooo's guard and throws a big left but master of vooodooo blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
master of vooodooo pulls Gussa in close to prevent any damage.
Gussa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gussa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as master of vooodooo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gussa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gussa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
master of vooodooo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gussa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gussa throwing strikes from guard but master of vooodooo blocks nicely.
master of vooodooo is adopting a defensive guard.
Gussa with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
master of vooodooo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
master of vooodooo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gussa!

master of vooodooo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
master of vooodooo throws a right and a left that both miss.
master of vooodooo throws a nice looking combination but Gussa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Gussa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gussa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but master of vooodooo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Gussa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gussa is trying to ground and pound but master of vooodooo uses the momentary lack of control by Gussa to regain half guard.
Gussa thows a huge punch but master of vooodooo dodges it nicely.
Gussa looks to land a strike but master of vooodooo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
master of vooodooo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
master of vooodooo wants to stand and escape but Gussa is having none of it.
master of vooodooo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gussa!

master of vooodooo stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gussa dodges the punch combination from master of vooodooo.
master of vooodooo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gussa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gussa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gussa throws a strike but master of vooodooo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gussa trying to move into half guard but instead master of vooodooo has managed to sweep!
Finny Gussa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
master of vooodooo is looking to stand up but Gussa won't let him.

master of vooodooo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

master of vooodooo stands up and waves to Gussa to follow him.
master of vooodooo misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finny Gussa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gussa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as master of vooodooo throws out the jab.
Gussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from master of vooodooo.
Finny Gussa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
master of vooodooo swinging wildly here.

Gussa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
master of vooodooo looks like he's trying to stand up.
master of vooodooo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gussa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gussa throwing shots but master of vooodooo is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
master of vooodooo is looking to escape.
master of vooodooo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
master of vooodooo manages to get to full guard.

master of vooodooo pushes Gussa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gussa keeps the fight on the outside.
master of vooodooo misses with a few strikes there.
master of vooodooo throws a series of punches but Gussa avoids them all with ease.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gussa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
master of vooodooo misses with a double jab.
master of vooodooo misses with an uppercut. Gussa saw that one coming.
master of vooodooo misses with a few strikes there.
master of vooodooo with a poor takedown

and Gussa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
master of vooodooo looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
master of vooodooo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for master of vooodooo.
master of vooodooo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gussa's guard.
master of vooodooo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

master of vooodooo stands up from Gussa's guard - master of vooodooo perhaps looking for a knockout.
master of vooodooo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
master of vooodooo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gussa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. master of vooodooo did well to prevent Gussa getting side control.
Gussa looks to land a strike but master of vooodooo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
master of vooodooo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gussa is in close to master of vooodooo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gussa throwing strikes but missing.
Gussa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

master of vooodooo pushes Gussa off and gets back to his feet.
master of vooodooo swinging wildly here.
master of vooodooo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
master of vooodooo misses with a wild combination.
master of vooodooo throws a low kick, looking for Gussa's leg but Gussa calmly moves out of range.
Papa master of vooodooo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
master of vooodooo throws a series of punches but Gussa avoids them all with ease.
Gussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from master of vooodooo.

Gussa gets a double leg takedown into master of vooodooo's guard.
Gussa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gussa is looking to work some ground and pound but master of vooodooo has wrist control.

master of vooodooo has his feet on Gussa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Papa master of vooodooo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finny Gussa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
master of vooodooo throws a hook but Gussa avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finny Gussa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gussa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finny Gussa!