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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kristoph Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kristoph Gustaffson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustaffson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Lawler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lawler manages to end up in side control.
Lawler throws a strike aimed at the side of Gustaffson's head but Gustaffson avoids it well.
Gustaffson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gustaffson is not content to let Lawler control the position.
Lawler cracks Gustaffson with a big right hand but Gustaffson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gustaffson 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.
Gustaffson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gustaffson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustaffson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustaffson slips a nice elbow through Lawler's hands, connecting with Lawler's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gustaffson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawler trying to control here.
Gustaffson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawler's head.
Gustaffson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustaffson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gustaffson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawler is just riding it out for now. Gustaffson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustaffson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustaffson.
Lawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustaffson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawler's head.
Gustaffson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustaffson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawler wants to improve his position but Gustaffson is controlling well.
Gustaffson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lawler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustaffson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawler's head.
Gustaffson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson thows a huge punch but Lawler dodges it nicely.
Gustaffson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gustaffson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustaffson with the ground and pound but Lawler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustaffson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoph Gustaffson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawler gets caught flat footed, as Gustaffson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gustaffson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lawler dives on top into guard.
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustaffson tries to strike from the bottom.
Gustaffson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawler throwing strikes but missing.
Lawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustaffson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawler escapes and throws Gustaffson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lawler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler wants to control but Gustaffson is keeping him busy.
Lawler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustaffson down.
Lawler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gustaffson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lawler scoring with punches and elbows.
Gustaffson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gustaffson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustaffson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustaffson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson has gone for a leg lock! Lawler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustaffson's guard.
Lawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gustaffson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawler, into his guard.
Gustaffson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustaffson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler pulls Gustaffson in to control the position.
Gustaffson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustaffson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustaffson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustaffson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustaffson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustaffson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustaffson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawler controls Gustaffson momentarily but Gustaffson frees himself.
Gustaffson won't allow Lawler to sweep him here.
Gustaffson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustaffson throws an elbow that misses. Lawler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustaffson's guard. Nice move by Lawler!
Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustaffson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gustaffson is tightening it up a little... Lawler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lawler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lawler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gustaffson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kristoph Gustaffson!
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