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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dark Tranquility - The Final Resistance. Ba Lil III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Lil III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gustafsson looking to control but Lil III passes into half guard.
Gustafsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lil III prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Lil III is controlling him well.
Lil III looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lil III prevents Gustafsson from standing back up.
Lil III is thwarting Gustafsson's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Lil III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lil III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Lil III from advancing to side control.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Lil III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lil III is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson pushes Lil III off looking to stand but Lil III dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lil III drops an elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Lil III slows the pace down in half guard.
Gustafsson won't allow Lil III to pass to mount.
Gustafsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lil III.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Lil III is controlling him well.
Lil III is keen to just control but Gustafsson is a slippery customer.
Lil III working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lil III seems to be looking for submissions.
Lil III is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustafsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up here but Lil III is controlling him well.
Lil III is keen to just control but Gustafsson is a slippery customer.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gustafsson kicks Lil III off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
A jab from Lil III does it's job there.
Gustafsson misses the shot to the body.
Lil III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lil III.
Lil III walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gustafsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gustafsson throws an overhand right that lands on Lil III's shoulder, as Lil III tries to avoid the shot.
Lil III slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Gustav Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil III slips a jab from Gustafsson.
Lil III lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson takes one to the chin there.
Lil III is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lil III avoids the body shot from Gustafsson.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lil III's head backwards.
Gustafsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gustafsson scores with a hook.
Lil III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustafsson. That did some damage!
Lil III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lil III.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustafsson works Lil III's body with a nice hook.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lil III.
Lil III connects with a leg kick. Gustafsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses
and Lil III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lil III working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Lil III is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson wants to stand up but Lil III is controlling him.
Lil III advances position into side control!
Gustafsson is trying to work for a sweep but Lil III has mounted him!
Lil III throwing strikes here but Gustafsson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lil III misses with a head shot.
Lil III is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gustafsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gustafsson wants to control but Lil III is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gustafsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lil III.
Lil III with a jab.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lil III bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gustafsson's head backwards.
Gustafsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lil III's head.
Lil III lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Gustafsson. That snapped Lil III's head back.
Gustafsson wants to clinch up but Lil III keeps it at a distance.
Ba Lil III is winning the standup battle so far.
Lil III wants to land a leg kick but Gustafsson is out of range.
Lil III takes one to the side of the head.
Gustafsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Lil III moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Lil III's head but Lil III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lil III lands a jab to Gustafsson's midsection.
Gustafsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Lil III seems unphased.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
Lil III moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lil III jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Lil III was well out of range.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot
and Lil III counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lil III tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gustafsson's legs.
Lil III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lil III's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lil III moves nicely into side control.
Lil III is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson is not content to let Lil III control the position.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lil III in side control, throwing shots but Gustafsson defends.
Gustafsson is trying to control Lil III's posture but Lil III avoids it.
Lil III tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him.
Gustafsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lil III's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lil III won't allow Gustafsson to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Lil III tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lil III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Lil III throwing strikes but missing.
Lil III stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
Lil III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lil III works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III is fighting to break Gustafsson's control of his arms but Gustafsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lil III pushing down on Gustafsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III stops Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
Gustafsson trying to control but Lil III postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Lil III throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lil III lands a nice shot that snaps Gustafsson's head back.
Lil III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III lands a lovely overhand right.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a lazy right hand but Lil III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lil III motions for Gustafsson to come forward. Lil III throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Lil III tries a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Lil III is having none of it.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the side of Lil III's head but Lil III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustafsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lil III can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gustafsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Lil III counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lil III scoring with some ground and pound.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lil III is one step ahead there.
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lil III is controlling him.
Lil III sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lil III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ba Lil III.
Lil III looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Gustafsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Lil III counters with a takedown into side control.
Lil III scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gustafsson to see if he's OK.
Lil III in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lil III is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Lil III drags him back down.
An elbow from Lil III crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson parries the strikes from Lil III easily there. Lil III is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gustafsson to escape.
Gustafsson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lil III trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet but Lil III drags him back down.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lil III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lil III tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Lil III tries for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Lil III is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lil III 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gustafsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lil III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lil III working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gustafsson tries to buck Lil III off but Lil III is having none of it.
Gustafsson holding on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III moves into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III is landing with some decent strikes but Gustafsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson closes the distance and pushes Lil III back into the cage.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Gustafsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lil III finish him?
Gustafsson wants to break free but Lil III has control.
Gustafsson letting Lil III take a breather here.
Lil III manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lil III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Lil III keeps moving.
Lil III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
Lil III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustafsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lil III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lil III.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Lil III.
Lil III working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lil III lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Lil III's head to control him but Lil III postures up.
Lil III is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Lil III seems to be working for a kimura but Gustafsson defends the submission attempt.
Lil III stops Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lil III scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lil III lands strikes from half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Lil III is very close to passing his half guard.
Lil III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ba Lil III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil III is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lil III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson pushes Lil III off looking to stand but Lil III dives back in and keeps control.
Lil III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to stand back up but Lil III is controlling him
Lil III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lil III.
Lil III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lil III 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.
Gustafsson wants to get back to his feet.
Lil III not doing much here.
Lil III scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lil III is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Lil III keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to hold on to Lil III's head to control him but Lil III postures up.
Lil III 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.
Lil III is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lil III to get the leverage.
Gustafsson pushes Lil III off looking to stand but Lil III dives back in and keeps control.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Lil III has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gustafsson defend it? Lil III steps over the head and cranks it - Gustafsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lil III!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ba Lil III thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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