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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 516 p4p, 726 weight class) and Dude Dudeson (ranked 73 p4p, 96 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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21 - 15 - 0 |
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193 cm
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212
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gustafsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gustafsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gustafsson's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Dudeson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dudeson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dudeson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dudeson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Dudeson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson has his foot on Dudeson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dudeson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudeson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudeson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dudeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudeson has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Dudeson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudeson defends it easily.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dudeson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dudeson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Dudeson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Dudeson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dudeson cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dudeson is aware though and is defending well.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudeson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudeson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Dudeson defends easily.
Dudeson landing with the ground and pound.
Dudeson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Dudeson controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudeson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudeson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dudeson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dudeson preventing the sweep.
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Dudeson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gustafsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson won't allow Dudeson to sweep him here.
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Dudeson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dudeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Dudeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dude Dudeson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dudeson scores with a nice strike.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudeson shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Dudeson throws a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Dudeson.
Dudeson darts in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson gets double underhooks and turns Dudeson into the cage.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustafsson shoots in and drives through. Dudeson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson dives in and scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudeson is one step ahead there.
Dudeson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson passes Gustafsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dudeson is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Dudeson is controlling well.
Dudeson drops an elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dudeson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Dudeson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dudeson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudeson moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dudeson connects with a decent elbow.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dudeson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dudeson lands a nice short elbow.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Dudeson keeps him under control.
Dudeson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gustafsson!
Dude Dudeson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dudeson with the ground and pound from mount.
Gustafsson working to try and regain half guard.
Dudeson lands a big shot there that rocks Gustafsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Dudeson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Dudeson keeps him under control.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Dudeson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dudeson is keen to just control but Gustafsson is a slippery customer.
Dudeson trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Dudeson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudeson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dudeson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Dudeson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson wants to advance to full mount but Gustafsson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Dudeson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude Dudeson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dudeson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dudeson swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Dudeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dudeson misses.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gustafsson's head.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dudeson to score with a decent uppercut.
Dudeson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudeson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dudeson lands in his opponent's guard.
Dudeson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Dudeson pushes his legs off easily.
Dudeson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudeson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudeson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dudeson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dudeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dudeson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dudeson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dudeson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dudeson has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Dudeson.
Gustafsson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudeson working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dudeson trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Dudeson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gustafsson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Dudeson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gustafsson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Dudeson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Dudeson!
Post fight, an emotional Dude Dudeson said 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
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energy
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RATING
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