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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donte Luna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Gustafsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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346 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donte Luna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustafsson pulls guard.
Luna throwing strikes but missing.
Luna won't allow Gustafsson to sweep him here.
Luna has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luna gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luna stuffs the takedown.
Luna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gustafsson is fending him off so far but Luna persists. Nope, Gustafsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Luna wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Donte Luna has been cut.
Alex Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Luna.
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Luna shoots in.
Luna moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
Luna jumps guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donte Luna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Luna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Luna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson has managed to clinch.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Luna holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustafsson drops back down to his feet.
Luna is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna jumps guard and drags Gustafsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson won't allow Luna to sweep him here.
Luna is striking but Gustafsson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Luna is looking to improve his position.
Luna throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is thwarting Luna's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Luna is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Luna.
Luna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luna tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustafsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luna, pushing him back against the cage.
Luna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustafsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Luna is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustafsson has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna is looking to stand up but Gustafsson won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donte Luna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luna clinches with his opponent.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Luna moves to clinch but Gustafsson breaks away
and Gustafsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Luna tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gustafsson defends well and Luna ends up having to push Gustafsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luna as he avoids it easily.
Luna tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donte Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustafsson.
Luna wants to clinch
and Gustafsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gustafsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Luna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luna.
Luna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustafsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Luna's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luna landing some decent shots from guard.
Donte Luna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luna throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Luna moves out of range.
Luna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luna shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson wants to counter the offense by Luna and move into the clinch position.
Luna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Luna will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs Luna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luna pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Luna moves to clinch but Gustafsson breaks away
and Gustafsson counters with a low kick, right behind Luna 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Luna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gustafsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luna uses from the top position.
Luna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luna with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luna gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustafsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luna as Gustafsson tries to tie him up.
Luna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson pulls guard successfully.
Luna keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Luna is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustafsson has wrist control.
Luna gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Luna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gustafsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Luna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gustafsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Luna's guard! Nice work there by Gustafsson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Donte Luna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donte Luna's cut.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Luna tries to clinch up.
Gustafsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Luna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luna tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Donte Luna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luna defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson wants to counter with a clinch but Luna pushes him away.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Luna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donte Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Luna circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Luna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luna is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luna has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. Luna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luna shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Luna was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luna is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Luna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Luna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luna 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donte Luna!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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