PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 195 p4p, 25 weight class) and Ronald Mateo Suarez (ranked 1091 p4p, 112 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Gusmao
vs
Mateo Suarez

179 cm
22
155 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Groove Gear
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Mateo Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Suarez saw that one coming.
Gusmao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gusmao misses with a body shot
and Suarez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gusmao thinking.
Gusmao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gusmao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusmao tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusmao to the ground. Gusmao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Suarez looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Suarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gusmao throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Suarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gusmao misses with a hook.
Suarez throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gusmao. No joy for Suarez on that attempt.
Suarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusmao defending well as Suarez loads up on a big left hand.
Gusmao throwing a counter right hand but Suarez manages to avoid it.

Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gusmao wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gusmao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao is trying to stand up here but Suarez is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suarez throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
Suarez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gusmao defends it well.
Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.

Gusmao moves into range and clinches up with Suarez.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Suarez can't get the takedown.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao is pressed up against the cage. Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gusmao down to the mat. Gusmao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Suarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suarez showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao wants to get back to his feet.
Suarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gusmao tries to kick Suarez off but Suarez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suarez throwing shots but Gusmao is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Suarez there.
Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gusmao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Gusmao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Gusmao moves into the clinch.
Suarez blocks a body shot from Gusmao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Suarez controls the action.
Suarez has Gusmao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gusmao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gusmao scores with a shot to the side of Suarez's head.
Suarez can't get the takedown.
Gusmao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Gusmao manages to get underhooks.
Gusmao works on Suarez's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suarez takes a shot to the head.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suarez looks winded!
Gusmao prevents the takedown attempt.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gusmao.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.

Gusmao clinches up with Suarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gusmao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suarez takes a shot to the head.
Suarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gusmao prevents it.
Henrique Gusmao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mateo Suarez.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suarez is working for takedown but Gusmao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Gusmao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao gets through Suarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Gusmao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gusmao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Suarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gusmao lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gusmao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gusmao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Gusmao lands a hook to the side of the head.

Suarez is rocked!
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusmao finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao digs a right hand underneath Suarez's ribcage. Suarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gusmao gets through Suarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gusmao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Good body shot from Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
A right hand to the body from Gusmao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gusmao as the two fighters clinch.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gusmao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Gusmao.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Gusmao scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gusmao.
A short uppercut from Gusmao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Suarez pressed against the cage. Gusmao frees himself up and cracks Suarez with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Suarez crumples to the floor, out cold! Gusmao jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
Henrique Gusmao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.