PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Wimms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wimms
vs
Gustavsson

188 cm
25
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Wimms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wimms scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
Wimms is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustavsson is in trouble now - Wimms has advanced to mount!
Gustavsson prevents Wimms from taking his back.
Wimms moves to back control.

Wimms working for the choke.
Wimms thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Wimms has the hooks in. Gustavsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Wimms biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is really stuck here.
Wimms has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wimms is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wimms doesn't have the hooks in and Gustavsson manages to turn into his guard.
Wimms pulls Gustavsson in close to prevent any damage.

Jim Wimms has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gustavsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gustavsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Wimms closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson wants to improve his position but Wimms is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wimms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wimms seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wimms works his way into full mount!
Gustavsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Wimms is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gustavsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wimms wants to take his opponent's back but Gustavsson doesn't allow it.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Wimms jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gustavsson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gustavsson prevents Wimms from improving position.
Gustavsson tries to bench press Wimms off him but Wimms keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wimms just content to control the position.
We've been informed that Gustavsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wimms's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wimms has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gustavsson!
Gustavsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wimms manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gustavsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wimms looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gustavsson is controlling an arm, preventing Wimms from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Wimms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Wimms's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gustavsson misses with the combination.
Wimms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustavsson stalks Wimms and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wimms's face. Wimms staggers backwards, shaken.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wimms shoots in and bounces Gustavsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wimms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wimms avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gustavsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gustavsson is looking for a triangle but Wimms pushes his legs off easily.
Wimms's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wimms advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wimms works to advance to full mount. Gustavsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wimms tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Wimms has hold of Gustavsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gustavsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Wimms wants to finish this one by submission but Gustavsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wimms.
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!
Gustavsson working to try and regain half guard.
Wimms unloads with some shots from mount but Gustavsson bucks and avoids them well.
Gustavsson can't escape the position.
Wimms controlling his opponent.
Wimms fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wimms is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gustavsson is in real trouble.
Wimms really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gustavsson.
Jim Wimms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustavsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Wimms is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gustavsson is defending well though. Wimms let's go of the attempt for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wimms keeps control of the position as Gustavsson tries to break free.
Wimms just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wimms looking to break Gustavsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gustavsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wimms will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wimms slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gustavsson breaks Wimms's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson is pushing down on Wimms's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wimms is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustavsson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gustavsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wimms defends it well.
Wimms is holding on to half guard well.
Wimms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wimms controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Jim Wimms wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Wimms dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Wimms's cut.
That's time! Wimms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gustavsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Gustavsson coming out on top.
Gustavsson misses with the combination.
Wimms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustavsson cracks Wimms with an open hand slap.
Gustavsson lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wimms clinches.
Wimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustavsson has had enough of the clinch but Wimms keeps him there for the moment.
Gustavsson is trying to pull guard but Wimms has him pressed against the cage.
Gustavsson jumps guard but Wimms stands there with Gustavsson around his waist. Gustavsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gustavsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jim Wimms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Gustavsson.
A frustrated look appears on Gustavsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gustavsson is trying to pull guard but Wimms turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustavsson's elbow.
Wimms cracks Gustavsson with a nice body shot.
Gustavsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wimms just stands there and leans against the cage.

Wimms is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gustavsson can't fight it off and eventually Wimms manages to take the fight to the floor. Gustavsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gustavsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Wimms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wimms moves into full mount! Gustavsson won't be happy about that!
Wimms takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gustavsson tries to break free.

Gustavsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Wimms patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Wimms has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gustavsson is in real trouble here. Wimms gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gustavsson is tapping out! Wimms wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Wimms!