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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gusfatsson (ranked 4587 p4p, 4638 weight class) and Hamish McGregor (ranked 517 p4p, 518 weight class). Hamish McGregor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Gusfatsson's 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gusfatsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamish McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gusfatsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gusfatsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gusfatsson.
Gusfatsson is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.
McGregor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gusfatsson pushes McGregor off but McGregor dives into side control.
McGregor landing a few strikes.
Gusfatsson's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McGregor taking a breather here.
McGregor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gusfatsson prevents McGregor from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gusfatsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGregor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gusfatsson struggling a bit here.
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.
McGregor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gusfatsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGregor on the ground.
McGregor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
My spies in PSE Elite $100 (16coaches) inform me that McGregor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGregor scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gusfatsson's face as McGregor controls the position.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gusfatsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like McGregor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gusfatsson pushes McGregor off looking to stand but McGregor dives back in and keeps control.
McGregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gusfatsson wants to improve his position but McGregor is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGregor working over Gusfatsson with some ground and pound. Gusfatsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gusfatsson trying to control from the bottom.
McGregor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gusfatsson!
McGregor lands a big shot there that rocks Gusfatsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McGregor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gusfatsson misses with a wild combination.
Gusfatsson throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Gusfatsson tries to clinch up
and McGregor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGregor.
Gusfatsson is rocked!
McGregor works over Gusfatsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Gusfatsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGregor stands and throws Gusfatsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGregor has hold of Gusfatsson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gusfatsson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McGregor cranks the arm and Gusfatsson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gusfatsson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamish McGregor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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