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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabilondo Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Gustavsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabilondo Soler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soler avoids it really well and circles away.
Gustavsson clinches up against the cage.
Gustavsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustavsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustavsson walks away with a smile on his face. Soler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gustavsson!
Gustavsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Soler.
Soler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gustavsson is surviving well by controlling Soler's body position as best he can.
Soler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson regains half guard.
Soler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustavsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustavsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soler is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler seems to be looking for submissions.
Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustavsson defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soler wants to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson gets full guard.
Gustavsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soler tries to roll over but Gustavsson keeps him under control.
Gustavsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustavsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustavsson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler is pressing down on Gustavsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soler 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.
Soler is thwarting Gustavsson's attempts to control the position.
Soler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustavsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustavsson.
Gustavsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler postures up.
Soler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustavsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soler manages to get himself to full guard.
Soler wants to sweep but no luck.
Soler is looking for a triangle but Gustavsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gustavsson slips nicely into half guard.
Soler wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
Gustavsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustavsson is looking for a kimura but Soler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustavsson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler wants to get back to his feet.
Soler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustavsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
Soler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gustavsson lands an elbow just above Soler 's eye.
Gustavsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soler blocks an elbow strike.
Soler blocks the elbow strike.
Soler pulls guard.
Soler wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gabilondo Soler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but Soler is having none of it.
Soler rushes Gustavsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustavsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soler's brow.
Gustavsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Soler fails to pull guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustavsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soler's brow.
Soler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabilondo Soler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soler blocks an elbow strike.
Gustavsson throws an elbow that misses.
Gustavsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustavsson lands a nice elbow.
Soler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustavsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustavsson misses with an elbow over the top.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Soler blocks an elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Soler blocks an elbow strike from Gustavsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soler blocks an elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Soler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustavsson lands an elbow inside that Soler shrugs off.
Gustavsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gustavsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soler's brow.
Soler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustavsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustavsson is breathing heavily.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Soler tries to pull guard but Gustavsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Soler drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustavsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Soler avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Soler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustavsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustavsson.
Soler dodges an elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Soler blocks an elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Soler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustavsson misses with an elbow strike.
Soler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustavsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustavsson throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gustavsson.
Soler avoids a wild elbow strike from Gustavsson.
Soler tries to pull guard but Gustavsson won't allow it.
Soler fails to pull guard.
Soler jumps guard and drags Gustavsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustavsson is controlling him.
Gustavsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustavsson has managed to get both his arms back between Soler's legs - danger averted.
Gustavsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler wants to sweep here but Gustavsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustavsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustavsson stopping the sweep attempt from Soler.
Gustavsson drops back looking for a leg! Soler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soler manages to kick Gustavsson off! Gustavsson jumps back into Soler's guard.
Gustavsson preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Soler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gustavsson's guard.
Gustavsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soler preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soler pushing down on Gustavsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Soler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustavsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustavsson.
Gustavsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Soler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gustavsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Soler's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Soler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gustavsson working for a choke but Soler is defending well.
Soler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gustavsson's guard. Nice work there by Soler.
Soler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustavsson is keeping the position for now.
Gustavsson wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustavsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Soler scores a takedown into full mount!
Soler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gustavsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Soler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gustavsson is trying to stand up.
Soler fails to move to back control.
Soler working for a guillotine from mount but Gustavsson is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soler is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gustavsson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Soler avoids the attempt from Gustavsson to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson can't escape the position.
Soler has hold of Gustavsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gustavsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Soler avoids the attempt from Gustavsson to control.
Gustavsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Soler trying to mount his opponent but Gustavsson defends it.
Gustavsson is looking to control Soler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gustavsson avoid being mounted?
Soler is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustavsson kicks off Soler and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soler is fending him off so far but Gustavsson persists. Nope, Soler circles away and we're back to standing.
Soler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soler.
Gustavsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Soler circles away.
Soler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Soler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soler looking for a guillotine from mount but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Soler has a good base and remains in mount.
Soler looking for a guillotine from mount but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustavsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustavsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustavsson stops Soler from standing up.
Gustavsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gabilondo Soler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gustavsson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Soler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gustavsson's back instead.
Gustavsson fending off the submission attempt from Soler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soler.
Gustavsson trying to control the hands but Soler breaks the grip.
Soler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gustavsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soler throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Soler is trying to stick to Gustavsson's back but Gustavsson is turning into Soler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gustavsson.
Soler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustavsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabilondo Soler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gabilondo Soler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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