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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 6872 p4p, 724 weight class) and Russel Bronson (ranked 6675 p4p, 717 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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213 lbs
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180 cm
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russel Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bronson!
Bronson sneaks back into half guard.
Bronson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bronson trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronson is trying to control but can't.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronson with the active half guard here but Gustafsson passes nicely into side control.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Bronson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Bronson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronson trying to control but Gustafsson postures up.
Bronson tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bronson wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bronson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gustafsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronson.
Simon Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson clinches up against the cage.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to trip Bronson. He has hold of a leg but Bronson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gustafsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Bronson wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gustafsson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gustafsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bronson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gustafsson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bronson has worked his arm free - good work by Bronson!
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bronson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gustafsson's guard! Nice work there by Bronson!
Gustafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wanted to stand there but Gustafsson had control of the position.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronson trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Gustafsson won't let him.
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.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bronson doesn't defend quickly enough and Gustafsson has managed to lock this one up! Can Bronson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gustafsson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Simon Gustafsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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