PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelis Spilbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gustav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Spilbergen
vs
Gustav

180 cm
29
211 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

188 cm
26
217 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cornelis Spilbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carl Gustav!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spilbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spilbergen tries to counter by clinching up but Gustav breaks away and moves out of range.
Gustav misses with the combination.
Spilbergen slips under a jab.
Gustav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spilbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustav.
Spilbergen throwing a counter right hand but Gustav manages to avoid it.
Gustav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustav lands with an uppercut that bounces Spilbergen off the cage and back into range.
Spilbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Spilbergen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilbergen slips a straight right by Gustav.
Gustav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Spilbergen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spilbergen.
Spilbergen avoiding damage.
Spilbergen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spilbergen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilbergen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spilbergen gets through Gustav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spilbergen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustav's efforts to push away.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spilbergen's elbow.
Gustav's coach down at Palace of Pain Gym - VCL - Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spilbergen trying to stall but Gustav improves his position.
Spilbergen is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Spilbergen - that landed with a thud.
Spilbergen misses with the head strike.
Spilbergen trying to stall but Gustav improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustav tries to circle away but Spilbergen has him pinned against the cage.
Spilbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Gustav is trying to break free.
Gustav is trying to break the clinch but Spilbergen is controlling him.
Gustav tries to circle away but Spilbergen has him pinned against the cage.
Spilbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Gustav controls the action.
Gustav working hard to break the clinch.
Spilbergen is struggling to control the position.
Gustav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spilbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Gustav is trying to push Spilbergen away but Spilbergen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustav can't break the clinch.
Spilbergen leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen has Gustav pressed against the cage, preventing Gustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Spilbergen won't allow it.
Gustav tries to break free but Spilbergen pushes him back against the cage.
Spilbergen has Gustav pressed against the cage, preventing Gustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spilbergen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gustav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spilbergen backwards.
Gustav lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spilbergen tries to work over Gustav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spilbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spilbergen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spilbergen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spilbergen slows down the pace here.
Spilbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen lands a shoulder strike.
Spilbergen keeps control of Gustav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spilbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spilbergen wants to stall.
Gustav wants to get back to striking at distance but Spilbergen won't allow it.
Spilbergen has Gustav pressed against the cage, preventing Gustav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustav is trying to force a seperation but Spilbergen has the dominant position.
Spilbergen lands a nice shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spilbergen is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Spilbergen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelis Spilbergen dominated that round.
That's time! Spilbergen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gustav misses with an uppercut.
Spilbergen slips under a jab from Gustav.
Spilbergen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gustav manages to circle out of the way.
Spilbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustav with a hook.

It looks like Cornelis Spilbergen has been cut.
Gustav throws a poor cross that misses

and Spilbergen moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Spilbergen.
Spilbergen scores with a hook to the body.
Spilbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustav.
Spilbergen misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav is looking to break free of the clinch but Spilbergen has double underhooks.
Gustav is leaning against Spilbergen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spilbergen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spilbergen has Gustav pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Gustav.
Spilbergen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spilbergen.
Spilbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustav.
Gustav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustav is trying to force a seperation but Spilbergen has the dominant position.
Gustav tries to break the clinch but Spilbergen is controlling the position.
Spilbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Gustav.
Spilbergen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spilbergen misses with some punches.
Spilbergen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustav backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spilbergen slows down the pace here.
Spilbergen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spilbergen lands a body shot.
Spilbergen effectively controlling the action here.
Spilbergen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gustav backwards.
The referee calls for Spilbergen to work.
Cornelis Spilbergen has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen scores with a shot to the side of Gustav's head.
Spilbergen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustav is keeping busy.
Gustav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cornelis Spilbergen.
Gustav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spilbergen.
Gustav throws a hook to the side of Spilbergen's head but Spilbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spilbergen tries to counter by clinching up but Gustav breaks away and moves out of range.
Spilbergen slips a straight right by Gustav.
Carl Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustav throws a nice looking combination but Spilbergen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Spilbergen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gustav throws a looping overhand right but Spilbergen ducks down to avoid it.
As Gustav tries to get set, Spilbergen tries to push him back and clinch up but Gustav manages to avoid the attempt.
Carl Gustav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustav looks to land a left hand but Spilbergen moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustav throws a body punch but Spilbergen moves out of range.
Spilbergen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gustav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustav misses with a right hand

and Spilbergen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spilbergen.
Spilbergen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustav blocking some punches.
Gustav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spilbergen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spilbergen leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spilbergen looking to stall.
Spilbergen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelis Spilbergen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cornelis Spilbergen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Spilbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustav.
As Gustav tries to get set, Spilbergen tries to push him back and clinch up but Gustav manages to avoid the attempt.
Gustav fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustav misses with the combination.
Gustav misses with a wild combination.
Gustav connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spilbergen. Spilbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav misses with a hook to the body
and Spilbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gustav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gustav throws a right hand that misses

and Spilbergen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spilbergen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilbergen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spilbergen trying to stall but Gustav improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cornelis Spilbergen.
Gustav misses with a double jab.
Spilbergen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gustav.
Gustav swings for the body but Spilbergen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spilbergen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spilbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustav.
Spilbergen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustav darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gustav fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustav throws a lazy right hand but Spilbergen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustav swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spilbergen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gustav.
Gustav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spilbergen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Gustav.
Gustav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spilbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustav misses with a few strikes there.
Spilbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustav throws out the jab.
Spilbergen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gustav.
Spilbergen jabs Gustav right on the nose. Gustav blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustav throws an off balance right hand
and Spilbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Gustav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustav throws a right and a left that Spilbergen avoids nicely.
Gustav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spilbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustav.
Spilbergen is looking to counter the offense by Gustav and move into the clinch.
Gustav throws a jab but it's blocked by Spilbergen.
Gustav will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spilbergen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spilbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustav.
Gustav connects with a crisp jab.
Gustav misses with a combination

and Spilbergen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Spilbergen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spilbergen slows down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Spilbergen.
Spilbergen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spilbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Spilbergen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gustav up against the cage.
Carl Gustav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Spilbergen.
Spilbergen tries to work over Gustav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spilbergen blocks an uppercut.
Cornelis Spilbergen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spilbergen stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Gustav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spilbergen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelis Spilbergen!
In defeat, Carl Gustav stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just wanna dance'.