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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonas Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gustafsson duly obliges.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Gustafsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustafsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson 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.
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Gustafsson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Gustafsson trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but Rogers defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson 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.
Rogers landing strikes from the bottom.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is pressing down on Gustafsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers striking off his back but it's not causing Gustafsson any problems.
Gustafsson stands and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rogers is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.
Rogers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers kicks Gustafsson off and gets back to his feet.
Gustafsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gustafsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gustafsson!
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rogers has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustafsson stands and throws Rogers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rogers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson wants to take his opponent's back but Rogers doesn't allow it.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but Rogers recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Gustafsson blocks the strikes from Rogers.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson stands up from Rogers's guard - Gustafsson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gustafsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustafsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rogers postures up.
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rogers doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can Rogers escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonas Gustafsson!
Jonas Gustafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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