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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam LaFonsetta (ranked 3384 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 426 p4p, 477 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam LaFonsetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson leaves LaFonsetta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LaFonsetta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LaFonsetta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaFonsetta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gustafsson reverses the position - he's now on top in LaFonsetta's guard.
Gustafsson tries to stand but LaFonsetta is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFonsetta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gustafsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaFonsetta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaFonsetta is trying to ground and pound but Gustafsson uses the momentary lack of control by LaFonsetta to regain half guard.
LaFonsetta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaFonsetta thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
LaFonsetta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaFonsetta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LaFonsetta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LaFonsetta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from LaFonsetta there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFonsetta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LaFonsetta working the head and body with strikes.
LaFonsetta is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
LaFonsetta prevents Gustafsson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaFonsetta chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta connects with a couple of short punches.
LaFonsetta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LaFonsetta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
LaFonsetta is working Gustafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFonsetta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LaFonsetta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
LaFonsetta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
LaFonsetta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but LaFonsetta avoids it well.
LaFonsetta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson looks winded!
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and LaFonsetta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaFonsetta lands a nice short elbow.
LaFonsetta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LaFonsetta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam LaFonsetta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but LaFonsetta avoids it well.
Gustafsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFonsetta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson tries to escape but LaFonsetta is in control.
LaFonsetta is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFonsetta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gustafsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LaFonsetta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson throws LaFonsetta to one side and escapes!
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. LaFonsetta saw that one coming.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFonsetta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFonsetta wants to clinch.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFonsetta.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaFonsetta cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Liam LaFonsetta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaFonsetta stops Gustafsson from standing up.
LaFonsetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFonsetta works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFonsetta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson wants to stand and escape but LaFonsetta is having none of it.
LaFonsetta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
LaFonsetta stands and steps away. Gustafsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for LaFonsetta on that attempt.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Gustafsson.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaFonsetta is defended easily by Gustafsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFonsetta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gustafsson was covering up waiting for the punch and LaFonsetta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing LaFonsetta from controlling successfully.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
LaFonsetta gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
LaFonsetta throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that LaFonsetta avoids nicely.
LaFonsetta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of elbows.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFonsetta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFonsetta stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaFonsetta chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta is working Gustafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFonsetta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFonsetta stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam LaFonsetta dominated that second round.
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!
LaFonsetta connects with a nice looking jab.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaFonsetta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but LaFonsetta shakes him off and moves away.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but LaFonsetta avoids them all with ease.
LaFonsetta drives through with a takedown into Gustafsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
LaFonsetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaFonsetta stands up from Gustafsson's guard - LaFonsetta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but LaFonsetta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustafsson is looking to escape.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LaFonsetta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as LaFonsetta sits in half guard.
Gustafsson has hold of LaFonsetta's hands but LaFonsetta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if LaFonsetta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
LaFonsetta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
LaFonsetta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
LaFonsetta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaFonsetta is controlling the pace.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaFonsetta.
LaFonsetta is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaFonsetta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gustafsson is rocked!
LaFonsetta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Can LaFonsetta finish him?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LaFonsetta in particular looking to stall.
LaFonsetta lands with a punch from half guard.
LaFonsetta scores with a big shot! Gustafsson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gustafsson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam LaFonsetta!
Alexander Gustafsson spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to say sorry to my family,my friends,my team,my coach,my country,and my fans.I'm sorry,I failed you'.
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energy
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