PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Li On (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floki Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

On
vs
Gustafsson

166 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li On!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floki Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Gustafsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks for the body kick but On saw that one coming.
On quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gustafsson lands a jab to the nose.
On tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but On checks it well.
On takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. On moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
On fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends On's belly button to the back.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for On on that attempt.
On shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed On's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson throws out a counter right but On avoids it with no problem.
On tries to clinch there but Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
On tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li On. That's going to take a lot out of him.
On fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
On looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
On shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
On closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted mid kick.

Gustafsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson - that landed with a thud.
Gustafsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
On is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson stops a takedown attempt from On.
Gustafsson pushes On back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gustafsson.
On is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson just leaning against On, taking a breather.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and On avoids it.
On is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
On tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
On prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a knee to the head.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Gustafsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but On avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down On.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gustafsson on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
On could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gustafsson can't find room to land a body shot as On controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Gustafsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gustafsson stalling.
Gustafsson misses with an elbow strike.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with On's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson digs a right hand into On's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on On's gas tank.
Gustafsson digs a right hand into On's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on On's gas tank.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath On's ribcage. On let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson digs a right hand into On's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on On's gas tank.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson cracks On with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson is working On over against the cage.
Gustafsson is leaning against On and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
On on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt On or not.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of On backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gustafsson lands with a hook. On tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
On fails with the takedown

and Gustafsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Gustafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Gustafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Floki Gustafsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
On is trying to push Gustafsson away but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gustafsson gets through On's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Gustafsson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson is working On over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
On takes a shot to the head.
Gustafsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustafsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ons head.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.

On is rocked!
Gustafsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh On is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafsson is struggling to control the position.
On seems to have got his legs back now.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of On backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Gustafsson.
On is trying to drag Gustafsson to the mat but Gustafsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson stalling the fight.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gustafsson presses On against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of On's head.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside that On shrugs off.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of On's head.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson slowing the pace effectively.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down On.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down On.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
On blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of On backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson - that landed with a thud.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson missing with knees to the body.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. On is defending well for now.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of On backwards.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath On's ribcage. On let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Gustafsson on the inside.
Gustafsson cracks On with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gustafsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from On.
Gustafsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping On under the eye.
On on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gustafsson lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between On's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow On down.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
On fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Li On. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but On sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gustafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
A left lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between On's hands.
Gustafsson tries to work over On's front leg with a kick but On checks it.
On throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gustafsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. On doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a low kick.
On avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gustafsson lands an overhand right.
Gustafsson lands a jab.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at On's legs.
On gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson misses with a kick to the body.
On throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustafsson's waist but Gustafsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing On off to one side.
Gustafsson tests On's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Gustafsson drives through and clinches with On against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with On's elbow.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of On's head.
On prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down On.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and On avoids it.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of On backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson stalls.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson - that landed with a thud.
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
On tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustafsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of On backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson avoiding damage.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ons head.
Gustafsson has On pushed against the cage.
Gustafsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning On up against the cage.
Li On has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floki Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from Gustafsson.
The crowd are getting on Gustafsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gustafsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Floki Gustafsson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Floki Gustafsson!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Floki Gustafsson!

Floki Gustafsson wins by unanimous decision!