PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dois Pra Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaarlo Gustav had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gustav
vs
Pra Um

169 cm
21
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
150 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ace C

RMC - $ 11 Shorts!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaarlo Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dois Pra Um!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pra Um lands a jab-cross combination.
Pra Um tries to clinch up but Gustav circles away and keeps his distance.
Pra Um lands with a nice combination. Gustav backs away looking to recover.
Pra Um looks to land a right hand but Gustav moved out of range.
Gustav moves in looking to clinch but Pra Um pushes him off.
Pra Um throws a jab when Gustav was well out of range.
Pra Um lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustav off the cage and back into range.
Gustav shoots for a double leg takedown but Pra Um sprawls well. He's pushed Gustav's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pra Um stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustav. Gustav gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pra Um is defended easily by Gustav.
Gustav throws a head kick that misses.
Gustav dives in and grabs Pra Um's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pra Um pushes down on Gustav's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaarlo Gustav. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pra Um tries to bum rush Gustav with a series of wild strikes but Gustav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustav throws a push kick but Pra Um slaps the foot to one side.
Gustav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Pra Um closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pra Um lands in his opponent's guard.
Gustav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pra Um manages to get himself to full guard.
Pra Um doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gustav trying to control but Pra Um is working from the bottom.
Gustav looking to pass the guard.
Pra Um throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pra Um throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav wants to control from the top but Pra Um keeps moving.
Pra Um wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustav is working Pra Um over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pra Um tries to strike from the bottom.
Pra Um doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pra Um looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustav is one step ahead there.
Gustav content to stall in guard here.
Gustav trying to control the position from guard on top but Pra Um is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kaarlo Gustav just wasn't active enough.

Gustav shoots in and bounces Pra Um off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gustav controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pra Um will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pra Um is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustav trying to control the position from guard on top but Pra Um is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pra Um is keeping the position for now.
Pra Um controls Gustav momentarily but Gustav frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaarlo Gustav wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pra Um stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustav. Gustav gets slowly back to his feet.

Gustav moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustav tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pra Um just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pra Um tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gustav goes for a takedown attempt but Pra Um pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pra Um looks to land a right hand but Gustav moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gustav shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gustav showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pra Um wants to control but Gustav is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaarlo Gustav will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gustav misses with a series of wild punches.
Pra Um throws a series of punches but Gustav avoids them all with ease.
Gustav has a takedown stuffed.
Pra Um throws a series of punches but Gustav avoids them all with ease.
Pra Um shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustav as he jumps to the side.
Gustav throws a head kick but Pra Um moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Pra Um. No joy for Gustav on that attempt.

Pra Um rushes Gustav and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gustav ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gustav no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pra Um working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pra Um working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustav looking to control.
Gustav pulls Pra Um in close to prevent any damage.
Pra Um must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pra Um throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pra Um in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustav trying to keep a closed guard but Pra Um is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pra Um stands up over Gustav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pra Um postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pra Um wants to stand but Gustav has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pra Um in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaarlo Gustav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pra Um missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustav wants to get back to his feet but Pra Um is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pra Um is pushing down on Gustav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustav is fighting to maintain full guard but Pra Um has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pra Um not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustav is trying to stand back up but Pra Um is controlling him
Pra Um throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pra Um is nestled in close to Gustav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gustav manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pra Um accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustav pulls Pra Um in to control the position.
Pra Um throws an elbow that misses. Gustav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pra Um's guard. Nice move by Gustav!
Gustav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pra Um wants to improve his position but instead Gustav has moved into half guard.
Pra Um tries to roll over but Gustav keeps him under control.
Pra Um missing with punches from the bottom.
Gustav controlling the action here.

Gustav decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pra Um throws out the jab.
Pra Um throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gustav closes the distance and pushes Pra Um back into the cage.
Gustav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Gustav jumps guard and drags Pra Um to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gustav trying to keep a closed guard but Pra Um is proving a slippery customer.
Gustav lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pra Um 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pra Um accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustav pulls Pra Um in close to prevent any damage.
Gustav is trying to keep Pra Um in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dois Pra Um will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gustav shoots in but no luck this time.

Gustav gets caught napping as Pra Um dives in and scores a takedown. Gustav manages to retain guard.
Pra Um content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gustav wants to get back to his feet but Pra Um is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pra Um throws an elbow that misses. Gustav uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pra Um's guard. Nice move by Gustav!
Pra Um wants to sweep but no luck.
Pra Um throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gustav sitting in guard here, content to control.

Pra Um is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustav is aware though and is defending well.
Gustav slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pra Um tries to get to full guard but Gustav has control of the leg.
Pra Um misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gustav is trying to control the action in half guard but Pra Um is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pra Um punching from the bottom.
Pra Um tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pra Um punching from the bottom.
Gustav sitting and controlling from the half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Kaarlo Gustav wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gustav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pra Um.
Gustav slips a jab and a cross from Pra Um.
Kaarlo Gustav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustav.
Gustav wants to clinch.

Gustav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gustav is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pra Um doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustav.
Pra Um trying to hold on to Gustav's head to control him but Gustav postures up.
Pra Um wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustav is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustav trying to mount his opponent but Pra Um defends it.
Pra Um misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pra Um strikes from the bottom but Gustav uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Pra Um manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gustav wants to control but Pra Um is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustav lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Gustav gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pra Um postures up in Gustav's guard and throws a big left but Gustav blocks it.
Pra Um postures up.
Gustav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pra Um is one step ahead there.
Gustav is trying to keep Pra Um in close.
Gustav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pra Um is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gustav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pra Um is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pra Um stands up from Gustav's guard - Pra Um perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gustav closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dois Pra Um.
I think Pra Um has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!