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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1068 p4p, 1989 weight class) and De Forest Treadwell (ranked 147 p4p, 265 weight class). Treadwell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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12 - 9 - 0 |
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16 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Forest Treadwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Treadwell throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Treadwell throws a leg kick
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Treadwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustafsson has Treadwell in his guard.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Treadwell defends easily.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Treadwell is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Treadwell defends it easily.
Gustafsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Treadwell controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Treadwell is looking to stand up but Gustafsson won't let him.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Treadwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Treadwell defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Treadwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Treadwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Treadwell wants to stand but Gustafsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two 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.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Treadwell defends it easily.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Treadwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Treadwell has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Treadwell defends well.
Treadwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gustafsson, up you get!
Treadwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Treadwell scores with a body shot.
Treadwell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gustafsson on the side of the head.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Treadwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Treadwell won't be happy with that.
Treadwell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell misses with a looping left.
Treadwell throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Treadwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustafsson.
Treadwell wants to clinch.
Treadwell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gustafsson has a takedown stuffed.
Treadwell scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Treadwell is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Treadwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Treadwell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Treadwell throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Treadwell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Treadwell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Treadwell tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Treadwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Treadwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson 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 is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Forest Treadwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Treadwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Treadwell misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a takedown but Treadwell is quick to defend against it.
Treadwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Treadwell defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Treadwell sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Treadwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Treadwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Treadwell is trying to stand.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Treadwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Treadwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Treadwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Treadwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Treadwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Treadwell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Treadwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Treadwell has one foot on Gustafsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Treadwell looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Treadwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson feints and as Treadwell raises his hands in defense, Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at UnderGround Training Facility inform us that Treadwell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafsson is pushing down on Treadwell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Treadwell is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Treadwell is trying to stand.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Treadwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Treadwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Treadwell closes the distance and clinches.
Treadwell successfully pulls guard.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Treadwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson won't allow Treadwell to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Treadwell is retaining full guard.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson postures up in Treadwell's guard and throws a big left but Treadwell blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Treadwell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Treadwell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Treadwell!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but De Forest Treadwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Treadwell looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range.
Treadwell misses with a combination
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Treadwell sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Treadwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Treadwell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gustafsson has cracked it and Treadwell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gustafsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Gustafsson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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