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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lynwood Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Gustafsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lynwood Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson scores with a takedown into Weiss's guard.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Weiss is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiss really is a fat lump.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weiss's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss has one foot on Gustafsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Weiss clinches up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weiss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to pull guard but Weiss won't allow it.
Weiss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weiss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weiss is pushing Gustafsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Weiss stalling in the clinch.
Weiss gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Weiss.
Weiss avoiding damage as Gustafsson throws knees to the body.
Gustafsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weiss tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Weiss fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson jumps guard but Weiss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lynwood Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gustafsson.
Weiss tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Weiss decides to pull guard.
Weiss is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gustafsson dives into side control.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but Weiss is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weiss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Weiss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Weiss denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Weiss is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gustafsson in side control, throwing shots but Weiss defends.
Weiss is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gustafsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Weiss is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gustafsson avoids the attempt from Weiss to control.
Gustafsson scoring with strikes but Weiss is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Weiss tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Gustafsson landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Lynwood Weiss has been cut.
Gustafsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weiss is looking to escape.
Gustafsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Weiss is surviving well by controlling Gustafsson's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson thowing shots but they're missing.
Gustafsson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lynwood Weiss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiss, which made it look bad.
Weiss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gustafsson lands a left and a right that send Weiss crashing to the mat, dazed. Gustafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Weiss is rocked!
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Weiss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Weiss is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gustafsson gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson pulls Weiss into guard.
Gustafsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiss.
Weiss throws a strike but Gustafsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Weiss seems to have got his legs back now.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson is looking to stand up but Weiss won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss trying to control the position.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weiss dives on top into guard.
Weiss being controlled here momentarily.
Gustafsson wants to stand but Weiss is controlling the position.
Gustafsson throwing short punches from the bottom.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weiss throws a big right hand that misses.
Vitor Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Gustafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weiss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gustafsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weiss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weiss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynwood Weiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gustafsson wants to land a leg kick but Weiss is out of range.
Vitor Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense.
Weiss attempts a counter takedown but Gustafsson avoids it well and moves away.
Weiss gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson manages to break the clinch.
Weiss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Lynwood Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gustafsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafsson. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Weiss shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Weiss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson darts in looking for a takedown but Weiss gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Weiss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson shoots in for a double leg but Weiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weiss as he avoids it easily.
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiss circles away.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gustafsson!
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss landing a few strikes.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Weiss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weiss scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weiss connects with a nice short shot to Gustafsson's temple.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Weiss is very close to passing his half guard.
Weiss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiss throwing shots but Gustafsson is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lynwood Weiss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weiss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weiss.
Weiss jumps guard and drags Gustafsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weiss trying to control the position.
Weiss wants to stand but Gustafsson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Weiss is proving hard to escape from.
Gustafsson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Weiss in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but Weiss is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weiss gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson trying to stall but Weiss improves his position.
Weiss stops a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Weiss has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to break the clinch but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
Weiss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weiss wants to stall.
Weiss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gustafsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Weiss.
Gustafsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weiss throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weiss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Weiss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Weiss defends it easily.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Gustafsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gustafsson has his hands on Weiss's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weiss takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Weiss to work.
Weiss misses with some punches.
Weiss looking to slow down the pace here.
Weiss jumps guard but Gustafsson stands there with Weiss around his waist. Weiss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson jumps guard and drags Weiss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson working a defensive guard here.
Lynwood Weiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynwood Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Gustafsson!
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FIGHT
RATING
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