PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoph Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witczak's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rocky V - Keep it up. Kristoph Gustaffson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Witczak
vs
Gustaffson

180 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

191 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Bushido Clothing
Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakub Witczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristoph Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gustaffson rushes Witczak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Witczak is trying to push Gustaffson away but Gustaffson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Witczak is trying to break free.

Gustaffson decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Witczak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Witczak postures up in Gustaffson's guard and throws a big left but Gustaffson blocks it.

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

Gustaffson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustaffson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witczak stays in close to Gustaffson's body and controls the position.
Gustaffson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Witczak throwing strikes but missing.
Witczak stops Gustaffson from standing up.

Witczak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustaffson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witczak has managed to get both his arms back between Gustaffson's legs - danger averted.

Witczak stands up from Gustaffson's guard - Witczak perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gustaffson has his takedown stuffed
and Witczak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gustaffson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Witczak.
Witczak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustaffson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Witczak moves in looking to clinch but Gustaffson pushes him off.

Witczak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gustaffson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witczak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustaffson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Witczak is looking to stand up but Gustaffson won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witczak trying to control but Gustaffson is working from the bottom.
Witczak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustaffson's guard.

Gustaffson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gustaffson has his foot on Witczak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Witczak works his way back into a safe position though.
Witczak lands a couple of elbows.
Gustaffson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Witczak with a nice head shot there.

Gustaffson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Witczak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustaffson's guard.
Gustaffson looks gassed!
Gustaffson tries to kick Witczak off but Witczak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson punching from the bottom.

Gustaffson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustaffson is staying active underneath Witczak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustaffson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Witczak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witczak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustaffson!
Witczak breaks from Gustaffson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Witczak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gustaffson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witczak is landing with some decent strikes but Gustaffson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Witczak has control of Gustaffson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gustaffson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Witczak tries to control but Gustaffson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Witczak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gustaffson is bucking up trying to escape but Witczak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Gustaffson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Gustaffson is rocked!
Gustaffson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Witczak landing strikes from the mount.
Gustaffson is still in real trouble! Can Witczak finish him?
Gustaffson is in a horrible position here. Witczak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Witczak landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gustaffson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gustaffson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gustaffson is squirming around, avoiding Witczak's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Witczak 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.

Witczak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustaffson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustaffson.
Witczak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gustaffson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustaffson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gustaffson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Witczak is fending him off so far but Gustaffson persists. Nope, Witczak circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustaffson scores with a leg kick.
Gustaffson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakub Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoph Gustaffson.
Witczak shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustaffson tries to sprawl out of it but Witczak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustaffson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Gustaffson gets caught flat footed, as Witczak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Witczak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Witczak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gustaffson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Witczak trying to control but Gustaffson is working from the bottom.
Jakub Witczak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustaffson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Gustaffson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witczak defends it easily.
Witczak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustaffson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Witczak throws an elbow that misses. Gustaffson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Witczak's guard. Nice move by Gustaffson!

Gustaffson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Witczak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Witczak has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Witczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Witczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustaffson is breathing heavily.
Witczak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gustaffson looking for a guillotine here but Witczak defends easily.
Gustaffson has momentary wrist control but Witczak slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witczak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gustaffson looking for a guillotine here but Witczak defends easily.
Witczak chips away with some ground and pound.
Witczak tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustaffson is retaining full guard.
Witczak throws a big elbow that misses.
Witczak postures up in Gustaffson's guard and throws a big left but Gustaffson blocks it.
Gustaffson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Witczak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Witczak trying to control but Gustaffson is working from the bottom.
Witczak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustaffson's guard.
Gustaffson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Witczak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back.
Witczak working over Gustaffson with some ground and pound. Gustaffson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witczak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustaffson's head.

Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back.
Witczak working Gustaffson over with strikes.
Witczak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustaffson is in a horrible position here. Witczak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Witczak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gustaffson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Witczak 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!

Witczak looks to land a combination. Gustaffson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gustaffson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gustaffson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Gustaffson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Witczak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witczak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Witczak shoots in for a takedown but Gustaffson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Witczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustaffson circles away quickly and effectively.
Witczak misses with a series of wild punches.
Witczak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustaffson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Witczak checks the leg kick.
Witczak stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustaffson. Gustaffson gets slowly back to his feet.
Witczak swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustaffson.

Witczak instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Witczak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Witczak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Witczak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Gustaffson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustaffson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witczak prevents Gustaffson from standing back up.
Witczak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gustaffson actively working from the bottom here.
Witczak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Witczak wants to pass the guard but Gustaffson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back.
Witczak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Witczak blocks the strikes from Gustaffson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witczak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Witczak decides to stand and escape the position.
Witczak tries to bum rush Gustaffson with a series of wild strikes but Gustaffson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Witczak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gustaffson is able to avoid easily.
Gustaffson avoids a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson is looking to clinch but Witczak is avoiding it.

Witczak gets a takedown into half guard.
Witczak looks to land a strike but Gustaffson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gustaffson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Witczak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gustaffson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Witczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Witczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Witczak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Gustaffson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witczak defends it easily.

Gustaffson looking for a guillotine here but Witczak defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witczak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witczak is standing up over Gustaffson. Gustaffson looks to escape but Witczak dives into side control.
Witczak scoring with punches from side control.
Witczak lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustaffson down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustaffson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gustaffson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gustaffson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Witczak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Witczak 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Witczak!
A relieved looking Jakub Witczak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.