PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Brezhnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman has chosen La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Brezhnev
vs
Gusman

185 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Brezhnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brezhnev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusman circles away.

Gusman moves into range and clinches up with Brezhnev.

Brezhnev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gusman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brezhnev to the mat. Brezhnev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gusman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gusman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brezhnev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brezhnev tries to get out of the position.
Gusman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gusman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brezhnev keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.
Gusman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Brezhnev keeps moving.
Brezhnev is looking to stand up but Gusman isn't so interested in that idea.
Gusman trying to control but Brezhnev is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brezhnev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gusman on the ground.
Gusman postures up in Brezhnev's guard and throws a big left but Brezhnev blocks it.
Gusman postures up and lands a big shot to Brezhnev's brow.
Gusman throwing strikes but missing.
Brezhnev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gusman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gusman advances position into side control!
Gusman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gusman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brezhnev down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brezhnev tries to bench press Gusman off him but Gusman keeps the position.
Gusman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brezhnev is avoiding damage well.
Brezhnev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gusman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gusman trying to control the action but Brezhnev is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brezhnev misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gusman as Brezhnev shoots in.
Gusman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman tries to clinch but Brezhnev moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Brezhnev. No joy for Gusman on that attempt.

Gusman feints and as Brezhnev raises his hands in defense, Gusman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Brezhnev pushes Gusman off and gets back to his feet.
Gusman looks gassed!
Gusman looks for a takedown but Brezhnev sprawls well.
Leonid Brezhnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Gusman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brezhnev pinned against the cage. Brezhnev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt - Brezhnev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Brezhnev scores with a takedown into Gusman's guard.
Brezhnev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brezhnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brezhnev passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gusman has a hand on Brezhnev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brezhnev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gusman can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Gusman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Brezhnev cracks Gusman with an open hand slap.

Gusman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gusman working the head and body with strikes.
Brezhnev wants to control but Gusman is keeping busy.
Gusman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brezhnev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gusman.
Gusman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brezhnev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gusman is breathing heavily.
Brezhnev is trying to keep Gusman in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brezhnev looking to control.
Gusman working some strikes from top position.
Brezhnev keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Brezhnev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gusman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brezhnev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Gusman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brezhnev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gusman throws an elbow but Brezhnev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gusman throwing strikes but Brezhnev manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

Brezhnev stands up and beckons Gusman to his feet.
Brezhnev lunges at Gusman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gusman's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gusman misses with a takedown
and Brezhnev counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodolfo Gusman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brezhnev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brezhnev slows the pace down in half guard.
Gusman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gusman landing small, sideways elbows.
Gusman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gusman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gusman wants to sweep but no luck.
Gusman keeping moving, preventing Brezhnev from controlling successfully.

Gusman is working an open guard so Brezhnev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brezhnev!
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brezhnev counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonid Brezhnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Brezhnev shoots in but no luck this time.
Gusman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brezhnev swivels and escapes.
Brezhnev doesn't manage to clinch there - Gusman circles away.
Gusman fails with the takedown

and Brezhnev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gusman!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brezhnev prevents Gusman from getting the reversal.
Rodolfo Gusman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gusman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brezhnev controlling the position easily from mount.
Gusman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gusman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brezhnev has momentary wrist control but Gusman slips an elbow through the middle.
Gusman trying to control but Brezhnev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Brezhnev dominated that second round.
That's time! Brezhnev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brezhnev stuffs the takedown.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brezhnev but Brezhnev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brezhnev's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brezhnev duly obliges.
Brezhnev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gusman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Brezhnev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leonid Brezhnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman.
Brezhnev works over Gusman's head and body with a nice combination.
Brezhnev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brezhnev.
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brezhnev shoots in and drives through. Gusman sprawls well.
Gusman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brezhnev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brezhnev misses with a takedown attempt - Gusman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gusman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brezhnev swivels and escapes.
Brezhnev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gusman as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gusman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gusman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gusman wants to control but Brezhnev is keeping him busy.
Gusman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gusman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brezhnev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gusman.
Gusman works over Brezhnev with some ground and pound from guard.
Gusman throws a big right hand that misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brezhnev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman shoots and misses
and Gusman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusman keeps the fight on the outside.

Gusman scores a takedown into full mount!
Gusman unloads with some shots from mount but Brezhnev bucks and avoids them well.
Gusman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brezhnev looks a forlorn figure.
Gusman lands with some strikes.
Brezhnev wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Gusman.
Gusman with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brezhnev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gusman lands a nice shot to the head.
Gusman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gusman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brezhnev hang on?
Gusman lands a big shot there that rocks Brezhnev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gusman lands a big elbow.
Gusman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gusman looking to finish with strikes here!
Brezhnev blocking the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gusman scoring with strikes but Brezhnev is staying in there.
Gusman misses with some ground and pound and Brezhnev recovers position to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brezhnev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gusman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brezhnev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gusman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gusman landing with the ground and pound.
Gusman lands a couple of elbows.
Brezhnev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Gusman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gusman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Gusman!