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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Perkele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustav's waist but Gustav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkele off to one side. #CL2#
Perkele tries to keep at a distance but Gustav has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands a body punch.
Perkele blocks an elbow strike.
Gustav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustav.
Perkele gets through Gustav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
Perkele fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav misses with an elbow over the top.
Gustav will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perkele up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele jumps guard but Gustav stands there with Perkele around his waist. Perkele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Perkele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustav looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.#BC#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Perkele lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Karl Gustav has been cut.
Perkele digs a good hook to Gustav's body.
Gustav wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele misses with a double jab.
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustav doesn't seem phased though.
Gustav moves to clinch but Perkele breaks away
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gustav looks winded!
Perkele throws a one two combo.
Perkele cracks Gustav's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Gustav slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Perkele can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustav is looking to clinch.
It looked like Guide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustav doesn't manage to clinch there - Guide circles away.
Gustav tries to clinch but Guide moves away
and Guide counters with a left to the body.
Guide lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustav tries to clinch there but Guide circles away.
#CL2#
Gustav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gustav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guide's efforts to push away.
Gustav stalls.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guide's defenses.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guide's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Newbie Guide has been cut.
Guide is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guide is trying to break the clinch but Gustav has him pressed against the cage.
Gustav lands a body punch.
Guide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guide wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guide is trying to break the clinch but Gustav is controlling him.#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Newbie Guide's cut is getting worse.
Guide blocks a body shot from Gustav.
Guide is trying to break the clinch but Gustav has him pressed against the cage.
Gustav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guide's efforts to push away.
Gustav's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guide wants to get back to striking at distance but Gustav won't allow it.
Guide wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Guide 's eye. #CUT2#
Newbie Guide's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Guide prevents a body shot from Gustav.
Guide is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustav has double underhooks.
Gustav pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gustav.
#T2#
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Newbie Guide's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Gustav!
A very excited looking Karl Gustav made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Tyson Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustav tries to clinch there but Tyson Junior circles away.
#CL#
Gustav moves into the clinch.
Gustav digs a right hand underneath Tyson Junior's ribcage. Tyson Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Tyson Junior has been cut.
Tyson Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gustav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson Junior controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Gustav as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Tyson Junior manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustav wanted to stand there but Tyson Junior had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gustav wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson Junior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Gustav is looking to stand up but Tyson Junior isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Gustav has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tyson Junior has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tyson Junior is trying to pull guard but Gustav turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson Junior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
A right hand to the body from Gustav.
Tyson Junior looks winded!
Gustav is working Tyson Junior over against the cage.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav presses Tyson Junior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gustav is stalling here.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gustav is working Tyson Junior over against the cage.
Gustav tries to work over Tyson Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson Junior blocks a body shot from Gustav.
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav is struggling to control the position.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
Gustav is working Tyson Junior over against the cage.#T3#
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav lands a body shot.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
Gustav stalling.
Tyson Junior takes a shot to the head.
Gustav lands a shot to the body.
Gustav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav.
Gustav lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Mike Tyson Junior's cut even more.
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustav's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#KD#
Gustav lands a vicious elbow to the side of Tyson Junior's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Gustav tries to finish him with strikes but Tyson Junior still seems able to defend himself so Gustav steps back and lets Tyson Junior get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#
Tyson Junior is rocked!#T4##CL#
Gustav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyson Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gustav pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson Junior.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses. #CUT#
The cut above Mike Tyson Junior's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gustav taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gustav has Tyson Junior pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustav lands an elbow inside.
Gustav stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karl Gustav.#CL#
Gustav moves into the clinch.
Tyson Junior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustav lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Gustav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson Junior's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gustav fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson Junior, pushing him back against the cage.
Gustav effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson Junior as Gustav tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've been informed that Tyson Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Tyson Junior shrugs off.
Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson Junior can do to turn this around?
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson Junior's defenses.
Tyson Junior goes for a takedown attempt but Gustav pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tyson Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson Junior is breathing heavily.
Tyson Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Gustav.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Tyson Junior 's eye. #CUT#
Mike Tyson Junior's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tyson Junior jumps guard but Gustav stands there with Tyson Junior around his waist. Tyson Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Gustav pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustav wants to stall.
Gustav pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gustav misses with a body punch.
Tyson Junior takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyson Junior is trying to pull guard but Gustav has him pressed against the cage.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson Junior.
Good body shot from Gustav.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustav seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Karl Gustav.#CL#
Gustav has closed the distance and engaged Tyson Junior in a clinch.
Tyson Junior jumps guard but Gustav stands there with Tyson Junior around his waist. Tyson Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gustav.
Nice elbow from Gustav.
Gustav lands an elbow that stopped Tyson Junior in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Tyson Junior's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Gustav!
An out of breath Karl Gustav thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Mike Tyson Junior had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 4
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustav is looking to clinch but Riot is avoiding it.
Gustav tries to clinch but Riot moves away
letting Riot counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Karl Gustav has been cut.
Gustav tries to clinch but Riot moves away
enabling Riot to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Gustav drives through and clinches with Riot against the cage.
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Riot lands with a light punch inside.
Gustav prevents Riot from breaking the clinch.
Gustav throws an elbow that misses.
Riot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riot avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riot controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gustav gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Riot has been cut.#T1#
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riot has Gustav pressed against the cage.
Riot is trying to stall.
Riot slows down the pace here.
Riot stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Riot.
Gustav doesn't manage to clinch there - Riot circles away.
Riot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gustav closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riot counters with a nice body shot.
Gustav tries to clinch there but Riot circles away.
Riot is looking for the big counter here.
Gustav tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustav thinking. #T2#
Riot circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Riot counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustav! Riot thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustav to his feet! Gustav is in big trouble!
Riot connects with a nice cross there... Gustav is looking wobbly and Riot recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Gustav to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Riot jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Riot!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 3
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gustav has closed the distance and engaged Cleaver in a clinch.
Cleaver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Walter Cleaver has been cut.
Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD#
Gustav lands a vicious elbow to the side of Cleaver's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Gustav tries to finish him with strikes but Cleaver still seems able to defend himself so Gustav steps back and lets Cleaver get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#
Cleaver is rocked!#TD2#
Cleaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cleaver is still in real trouble! Can Gustav finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleaver looking to pass the guard.
Gustav wants to stand up but Cleaver is controlling him.
Cleaver seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cleaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cleaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cleaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Cleaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Cleaver looking to pass the guard.
Gustav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cleaver is controlling him.
Cleaver looking to pass the guard.
Cleaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cleaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleaver sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch but Cleaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cleaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Cleaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gustav to the ground. Cleaver is now in Gustav's guard.
Cleaver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cleaver with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cleaver wants to control from the top but Gustav keeps moving.
Cleaver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cleaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cleaver postures up and lands a big shot to Gustav's brow.
Gustav keeping moving, preventing Cleaver from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cleaver passes into half guard.
Cleaver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cleaver is pressing down on Gustav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustav is holding on for now.
Cleaver slips a nice elbow through Gustav's hands, connecting with Gustav's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleaver working Gustav over with strikes.
Cleaver trying to mount his opponent but Gustav defends it.
Cleaver uses his free foot to push down on Gustav's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustav. #T4#
Cleaver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cleaver fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cleaver lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Cleaver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gustav manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gustav is not content to let Cleaver control the position.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gustav down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Cleaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Cleaver's cut.
That's time! Gustav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cleaver keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Cleaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cleaver wants to control from the top but Gustav keeps moving.
Cleaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustav is retaining full guard.
Cleaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gustav manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Walter Cleaver's cut even more.
Gustav is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cleaver.#T1#
Cleaver tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Cleaver drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav.
Cleaver is breathing heavily.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Walter Cleaver's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cleaver tries to stall but Gustav uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cleaver fails to pull guard.
Gustav is working Cleaver over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustav.
Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustav lands with a light punch inside.
Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustav slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Cleaver 's eye.
Gustav pushes Cleaver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. #CUT#
Walter Cleaver's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cleaver's defenses.
Gustav throws a massive elbow that rocks Cleaver's head back - Cleaver crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Karl Gustav!
A relieved looking Karl Gustav thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Gustav instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike from Gustav.
Gustav creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Nurmagomedov to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch but Gustav keeps him there for the moment.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Gustav manages to get underhooks.
Gustav tries to stall but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov fails to pull guard.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Gustav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gustav stalling.
#T1#
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Gustav controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurmagomedov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nurmagomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gustav has passed into side control.
#T2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Gustav's posture but Gustav avoids it. #SU#
Gustav stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Gustav drives through and clinches with Nurmagomedov against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov wants to break free but Gustav has control.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nurmagomedov manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Gustav explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3##CL#
Gustav moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustav can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Gustav lands a nice elbow.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov is trying to stall.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Gustav turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Gustav slowing the pace effectively.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. #T4#
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustav stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from Gustav.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov is working for takedown but Gustav is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov tries to circle away but Gustav has him pinned against the cage.
Gustav leaning against his opponent.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.
Gustav creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nurmagomedov's defenses.
Nurmagomedov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Gustav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Gustav gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Gustav manages to retain guard.#ES#
Gustav wriggles free and stands up.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Gustav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gustav tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gustav is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov rushes Gustav and presses him up against the cage.
Gustav prevents Nurmagomedov from breaking the clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Gustav holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Gustav works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gustav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustav.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gustav prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gustav scores with a hook to the body.
Gustav is pushing Nurmagomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustav tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Gustav has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gustav struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustav.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gustav tries to throw a body punch but Nurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Gustav back against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav. #CUT#
That has opened up Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Gustav stalling against the cage.
Gustav misses with a punch to the body.
Gustav lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustav stalling against the cage.
#T3#
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Nurmagomedov shrugs off.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Gustav.
Gustav lands with a left to the head.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gustav slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gustav for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Gustav lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Khabib Abdu Nurmagomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gustav lands a right hand. #ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustav lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustav finish him?
Gustav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustav works on Nurmagomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gustav has Nurmagomedov pressed against the cage. He pushes Nurmagomedov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gustav throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nurmagomedov crashing to the floor! Gustav piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nurmagomedov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Gustav!
Karl Gustav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 881 Round 1
Date: Oct 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forbes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forbes is defended easily by Gustav.
Forbes shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustav sprawls well. He's pushed Forbes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Gustav forces Forbes back against the cage and clinches.
Forbes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gustav to keep the fight standing.
Karl Gustav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Forbes.
Forbes being controlled against the cage.
Gustav is struggling to control the position.
Gustav manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustav pushes off an throws an elbow but Forbes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Gustav - that landed with a thud.
Gustav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forbes's elbow.
Gustav throws an elbow that misses.
Gustav lands an elbow that stopped Forbes in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Forbes has been cut.
Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands an elbow inside that Forbes shrugs off.
Forbes looks winded!
Forbes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustav gets underhooks to prevent Forbes's takedown attempt.
Gustav is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gustav holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustav.
Gustav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Forbes.
Gustav lands an elbow just above Forbes 's eye. #T2#
Forbes letting Gustav take a breather here.
Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forbes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav slows down the pace here.
Gustav has Forbes pressed against the cage. He pushes Forbes back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gustav throws a beautiful elbow that sends Forbes crashing to the floor! Gustav piles on the pressure with more strikes! Forbes is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Gustav!
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