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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 709 p4p, 800 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 108 p4p, 115 weight class). Erikson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Into Battle - Ensiferum. Leif Erikson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Gustafsson's chin.
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25 - 19 - 1 |
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213
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Erikson misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Erikson 's guard.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erikson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Erikson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Erikson uses it to pass to side control.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Erikson keeps moving and retains side control.
Erikson controls the position.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erikson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erikson off and has taken his back!
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Erikson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Erikson for a finish.
Gustafsson looking to break Erikson 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Erikson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gustafsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gustafsson is looking for a choke. Erikson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Erikson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
Erikson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erikson has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Erikson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Erikson off him but Erikson keeps the position.
Erikson controls the position from side control.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a little break here. Gustafsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Erikson trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson looking for subs off his back but Erikson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson .
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erikson 's guard.
Erikson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erikson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erikson has escaped and now he's on top!
Erikson wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Erikson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is sitting in close to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Erikson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Erikson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Gustafsson!
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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