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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Lieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieber's entrance music is The Dust Brothers- What is Fight Club . A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Max Lieber has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Lieber seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lieber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustaffson misses with a takedown
and Lieber counters with a three punch combo that has Gustaffson backing up. Gustaffson nods at Lieber to acknowledge the strikes.
Gustaffson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lieber's waist but Lieber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustaffson off to one side.
Gustaffson fails with the takedown
letting Lieber counter with a right hand.
Max Lieber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
Gustaffson slips under a jab.
Lieber stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustaffson. Gustaffson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustaffson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lieber counters with a left and a right that stings Gustaffson.
Lieber moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustaffson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lieber counters with a left to the body.
Lieber throws a series of punches but Gustaffson avoids them all with ease.
Gustaffson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lieber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustaffson!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gustaffson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieber looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gustaffson is avoiding damage well.
Gustaffson is looking for a sweep.
Lieber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gustaffson is looking for a sweep.
Lieber fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gustaffson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lieber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lieber lands strikes from half guard.
Gustaffson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lieber wants to take a breather but Gustaffson is having none of it.
Lieber is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieber lands a couple of digs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustaffson keeping full guard, as Lieber tries to pass.
Lieber wants to control from the top but Gustaffson keeps moving.
Lieber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lieber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lieber postures up.
Gustaffson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustaffson has his foot on Lieber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lieber works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustaffson is looking for a triangle but Lieber pushes his legs off easily.
Gustaffson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Warrior MMA and Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lieber stands and throws Gustaffson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustaffson defending against the ground and pound.
Gustaffson is looking to regain half guard here but Lieber keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Gustaffson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lieber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lieber's best efforts.
Lieber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lieber trying to mount his opponent but Gustaffson defends it.
Lieber 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.
Lieber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustaffson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lieber winds up and cracks Gustaffson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustaffson moves into full guard.
Lieber 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Lieber distracts Gustaffson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gustaffson has his foot on Lieber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lieber works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lieber is working Gustaffson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gustaffson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustaffson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lieber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustaffson keeping moving, preventing Lieber from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lieber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lieber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lieber misses with a hook. Gustaffson ducked under it nicely.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown but Lieber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustaffson with a poor takedown
and Lieber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max Lieber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustaffson.
Lieber tries to bum rush Gustaffson with a series of wild strikes but Gustaffson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lieber looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustaffson is just out of range.
Gustaffson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustaffson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lieber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Lieber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustaffson has his takedown stuffed
and Lieber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustaffson thinking.
Gustaffson is breathing heavily.
Gustaffson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lieber.
Gustaffson with a poor takedown
and Lieber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gustaffson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lieber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lieber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustaffson's head.
Lieber pushes down on Gustaffson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lieber scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lieber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lieber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gustaffson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lieber wants to control but Gustaffson is keeping him busy.
Gustaffson taking some punishment here, with Lieber in his half guard.
Gustaffson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lieber scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustaffson is refusing to be controlled, as Lieber sits in half guard.
Max Lieber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gustaffson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lieber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lieber's back!
Lieber trying to get back to his feet but Gustaffson is in full control for now.
Gustaffson tightening his grip on Lieber, looking for the choke.
Lieber can't escape the position.
Lieber just trying to survive but Gustaffson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lieber tries to escape but Gustaffson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gustaffson working for the choke.
Gustaffson working for the choke.
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.
Lieber tries to escape the position.
Gustaffson not allowing Lieber to control his hands.
Lieber is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gustaffson gets his way!
Lieber tries to escape the position.
Lieber wants to control his opponent's hands but Gustaffson gets his hands free.
Lieber can't escape the position.
Lieber fending off the submission attempt from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson has the hooks in. Lieber is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson looking for the RNC.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lieber tries to break free.
Gustaffson working for the choke.
Gustaffson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lieber knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lieber for a finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieber defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gustaffson not allowing Lieber to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lieber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Lieber misses.
Gustaffson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustaffson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustaffson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustaffson shoots and misses
and Lieber counters with a shoot takedown. Gustaffson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gustaffson working for a triangle but Lieber defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lieber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gustaffson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lieber.
Lieber throwing strikes from guard but Gustaffson blocks nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lieber is pushing down on Gustaffson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustaffson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lieber has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustaffson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back.
Lieber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustaffson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lieber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lieber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustaffson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lieber.
Lieber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lieber working over Gustaffson with some ground and pound. Gustaffson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lieber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustaffson keeps working.
Gustaffson is looking for a sweep. Lieber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lieber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustaffson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gustaffson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gustaffson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustaffson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lieber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lieber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustaffson actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Lieber there.
Ground and pound from Lieber.
Lieber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustaffson's head.
Gustaffson looking for submissions off his back.
Lieber is nestled in close to Gustaffson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Max Lieber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lieber 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieber is nestled in close to Gustaffson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lieber slows the pace down in half guard.
Gustaffson tries to roll over but Lieber keeps him under control.
Lieber wants to control but Gustaffson is keeping him busy.
Gustaffson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lieber pulls his head out easily.
Gustaffson is looking for a sweep. Lieber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustaffson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lieber passes into side control, despite Gustaffson's attempt to control the position.
Gustaffson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lieber connects with a decent elbow.
Lieber lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieber wants to control but Gustaffson is keeping him busy.
Lieber scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustaffson manages to get back to half guard.
Lieber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lieber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lieber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lieber seems to be looking for submissions.
Lieber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander Gustaffson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustaffson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieber is looking to stall here but Gustaffson recovers full guard.
Lieber is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustaffson has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Lieber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lieber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Lieber!
A very excited looking Max Lieber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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