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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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190 cm
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Georges.
Georges misses the jab.
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Georges counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gustafsson won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Georges wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Georges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Georges goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Georges but great work by Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Georges tries to buck Gustafsson off but Gustafsson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georges struggling a bit here.
Georges is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georges is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georges is looking for a sweep.
I've been told that Gustafsson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Georges is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gustafsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gustafsson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Gustafsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Georges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Georges is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Georges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Georges is working to get back to half guard.
Georges holds on to Gustafsson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson controlling the pace for now.
Gustafsson wants to control the pace but Georges is squirming around nicely.
Georges has given up his back here.
Georges can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georges tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Georges tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustafsson looking to control but Georges is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Georges dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Georges.
Georges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Georges goes for a double leg but Gustafsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gustafsson continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson misses with a knee strike.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Georges controls his hands.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Georges controls his hands.
Georges jumps guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georges tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Georges has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gustafsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Georges working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Georges looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to break free.
Georges 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, Gustafsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Georges looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gustafsson is controlling Georges 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Georges looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustafsson defends well.
Georges has his foot on Gustafsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustafsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson pushing down on Georges's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Georges is refusing to be controlled, as Gustafsson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georges manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Georges keeps moving.
Georges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Georges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Georges dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustafsson misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Georges misses.
Gustafsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Georges blocks a jab.
Georges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Georges looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson pulls Georges in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Georges from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Georges controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Guy Georges wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Guy Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Georges moves away and avoids it.
Gustafsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gustafsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustafsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Georges checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gustafsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Georges throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Georges blocks a jab.
Georges avoids a kick to the body.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! Georges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Guy Georges has been cut.
Georges has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a solid leg kick but Georges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustafsson.
Emil Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a shot from downtown. Georges moves away and avoids it.
Emil Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson missing with a left hand there. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but Georges moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Georges moves out of range.
Gustafsson slips under a jab.
Gustafsson throws a right hand that misses
so Georges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georges advances position into side control!
Gustafsson is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Gustafsson.
I think Georges 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Georges!
Guy Georges very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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