PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floki Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jamal Wilson enters the cage!

Gustafsson
vs
Wilson

178 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floki Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gustafsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.

Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustafsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Wilson wants to stall.
I was talking to Gustafsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustafsson slowing the pace effectively.
Gustafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustafsson presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gustafsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson lands a damaging elbow.
Gustafsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Gustafsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gustafsson.
Wilson wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Wilson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Wilson.
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
Gustafsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed

and Gustafsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a nice knee to the body.
Gustafsson cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson is working Wilson over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustafsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gustafsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Jamal Wilson has been cut.
Gustafsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustafsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Gustafsson has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Wilson taking a breather.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustafsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Wilson's cut.
That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gustafsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gustafsson.
Wilson takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Gustafsson closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Gustafsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustafsson looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Jab by Gustafsson.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there

and Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
Gustafsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wilson up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.

Gustafsson has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but Gustafsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Gustafsson in his half guard.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Gustafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Gustafsson is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustafsson thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson prevents Wilson from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Gustafsson in a clinch.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floki Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Wilson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilson!
Gustafsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilson's head.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Gustafsson catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.

Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustafsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Wilson avoiding damage as Gustafsson throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Floki Gustafsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustafsson is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustafsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Gustafsson cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Gustafsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Wilson is staying active underneath Gustafsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilson wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gustafsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamal Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.

Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Floki Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamal Wilson.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Gustafsson lands a shot to the body.
Gustafsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustafsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Floki Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustafsson lands an elbow inside.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamal Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafsson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floki Gustafsson!
Floki Gustafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.