PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fungus Mcanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcanus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gubben i Lådan. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gustafsson
vs
Mcanus

183 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fungus Mcanus!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Mcanus there.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Mcanus circles away easily
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown
and Mcanus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Mcanus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcanus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Mcanus wanted to stand there but Gustafsson had control of the position.
Mcanus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcanus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustafsson's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcanus thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcanus trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Mcanus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcanus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcanus manages to get himself to full guard.

Mcanus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustafsson defends well.

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.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Mcanus is keeping the position.

Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson prevents Mcanus from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gustafsson passes Mcanus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcanus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcanus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcanus wants to stand up but Gustafsson is controlling him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcanus's head.
Mcanus is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcanus can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Mcanus blocks nicely.
Mcanus wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcanus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.

Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcanus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcanus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustafsson is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.

Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcanus sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcanus has his hands clasped together around Gustafsson's back. He's all about the action.
Mcanus is trying to stand.
Mcanus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Mcanus is defending well.

Gustafsson stands up from half guard.
Fungus Mcanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Mcanus, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Mcanus against the ropes but Mcanus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcanus counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mcanus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gustafsson scrambles back to his feet.

Gustafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcanus to the ground. Gustafsson is now in Mcanus's guard.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Mcanus keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson postures up in Mcanus's guard and throws a big left but Mcanus blocks it.
Mcanus is looking to stand up but Gustafsson isn't so interested in that idea.

Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcanus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Mcanus in his guard.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Mcanus in close.

Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcanus defends well.
Mcanus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gustafsson is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Mcanus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustafsson looks to clinch

and Mcanus counters with a shoot takedown. Gustafsson fights it but they end up in guard.

Mcanus is sitting in close to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mcanus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mcanus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustafsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonas Gustafsson!