PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 4827 p4p, 24689 weight class) and Andy Ovill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Ovill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gustafsson
vs
Ovill

201 cm
20
205
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
196
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Ovill!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Ovill with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Gustafsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ovill.
Gustafsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Ovill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustafsson's half guard.
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Ovill's head to control him but Ovill postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson gets full guard.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovill is one step ahead there.
Ovill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson managing to control the position.

Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ovill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson.
Ovill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.

Ovill decides to stand back up. Ovill steps back and let's Gustafsson get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ovill. No joy for Gustafsson on that attempt.
Ovill circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ovill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gustafsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ovill looking to pass the guard.
Ovill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ovill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ovill is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gustafsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ovill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Ovill taking a break here but Gustafsson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ovill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to control but Ovill postures up.
Ovill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustafsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ovill preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ovill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Ovill controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Ovill circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Ovill shoots in.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick

and Ovill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gustafsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ovill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Ovill persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Ovill.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ovill, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Ovill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ovill slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ovill moves out of range of the body kick from Gustafsson.
Ovill keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustafsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ovill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ovill shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ovill defends well and Gustafsson ends up having to push Ovill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A low kick from Gustafsson misses

and Ovill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gustafsson won't be happy with that.
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Ovill controls from the top position.
Ovill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovill just content to control the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control Ovill's posture but Ovill avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovill takes a little break here. Gustafsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Ovill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Ovill keeps moving and retains side control.
Ovill content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustafsson is trying to control Ovill's posture but Ovill avoids it.
Ovill cracks Gustafsson with a big elbow.
Ovill trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Ovill 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.
Ovill taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ovill works to advance to full mount. Gustafsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ovill controlling the pace for now.
Gustafsson really wants to buck Ovill off and get back to his feet.
Ovill looking to control and managing it successfully.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ovill.
Gustafsson wants to control but Ovill is having none of it.
Ovill controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Ovill.
Ovill tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Ovill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson is looking to control Ovill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gustafsson avoid being mounted?
Ovill prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Ovill 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!

Ovill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ovill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Gustafsson pushes Ovill off and gets back to his feet.
Ovill has a takedown stuffed.
Ovill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Ovill moves out of range easily.
Ovill with the counter takedown but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Ovill dives in for a single leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson closes the distance but Ovill moves to the side
and Ovill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gustafsson misses with a combination

and Ovill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gustafsson controls Ovill momentarily but Ovill frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ovill with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gustafsson controlling the position.
Ovill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ovill trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ovill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ovill slows the pace down in half guard.
Ovill trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ovill is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Ovill is controlling well.
Ovill stalling.
Ovill trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ovill pulls his head out easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.

Ovill drags the fight down to the ground.
Ovill wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Ovill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ovill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Ovill!