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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 500 p4p, 474 weight class) and Aydan The Wandering Spirit (ranked 78 p4p, 74 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Wandering Spirit's choice of entrance music: Wichita Lineman. Aydan The Wandering Spirit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wandering Spirit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Wandering Spirit stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafsson. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafsson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
The Wandering Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling The Wandering Spirit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a takedown but The Wandering Spirit is quick to defend against it.
Gustafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Wandering Spirit to the ground. Gustafsson is now in The Wandering Spirit's guard.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Wandering Spirit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Wandering Spirit dives on top into guard.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but The Wandering Spirit defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Wandering Spirit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Wandering Spirit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but The Wandering Spirit has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
The Wandering Spirit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, The Wandering Spirit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by The Wandering Spirit!
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep but The Wandering Spirit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gustafsson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but The Wandering Spirit is controlling well.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Wandering Spirit pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Wandering Spirit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustafsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Wandering Spirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but The Wandering Spirit is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Wandering Spirit blocks the strikes from Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
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 darts in looking for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
The Wandering Spirit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gustafsson blocks it well.
I was talking to Gustafsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.
Gustafsson is trying to drag The Wandering Spirit to the mat but The Wandering Spirit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson manages to pull guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Wandering Spirit passes into side control.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
The Wandering Spirit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gustafsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit decides to stand back up. The Wandering Spirit steps back and let's Gustafsson get back to his feet.
The Wandering Spirit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and The Wandering Spirit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Wandering Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Wandering Spirit forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Wandering Spirit smiles and moves away.
The Wandering Spirit slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Wandering Spirit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Wandering Spirit!
The Wandering Spirit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit parries the strikes from Gustafsson easily there. Gustafsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Wandering Spirit to escape.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but The Wandering Spirit pushes his legs off easily.
The Wandering Spirit controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Wandering Spirit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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!
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Wandering Spirit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but The Wandering Spirit has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Wandering Spirit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Wandering Spirit prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
The Wandering Spirit content to control rather than advance.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Wandering Spirit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Wandering Spirit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
The Wandering Spirit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Wandering Spirit has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aydan The Wandering Spirit 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The Wandering Spirit gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Wandering Spirit.
Gustafsson is trying to drag The Wandering Spirit to the mat but The Wandering Spirit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
Gustafsson is trying to drag The Wandering Spirit to the mat but The Wandering Spirit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wandering Spirit lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
A short body shot lands from The Wandering Spirit as the two fighters clinch.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a punch to the body.
The Wandering Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Wandering Spirit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit manages to get underhooks.
The Wandering Spirit breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson clinches up with The Wandering Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown.
Gustafsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but The Wandering Spirit controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson is looking to sweep but instead, The Wandering Spirit has passed into half guard.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Wandering Spirit controlling the pace.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Wandering Spirit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The Wandering Spirit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Wandering Spirit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a strike aimed at the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit avoids it well.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Wandering Spirit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gustafsson's guard! Nice work there by The Wandering Spirit!
The Wandering Spirit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but The Wandering Spirit keeps him under control.
The Wandering Spirit is controlling the pace.
Gustafsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Wandering Spirit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Wandering Spirit is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Wandering Spirit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Wandering Spirit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
After winning the bout, Aydan The Wandering Spirit 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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