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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1796 p4p, 230 weight class) and Peter Woodcock (ranked 1408 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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210 cm
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215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodcock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gustafsson's calf.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Woodcock pushes him off.
No joy there for Woodcock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woodcock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woodcock's waist but Woodcock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
We've been hearing reports that Gustafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woodcock as he jumps to the side.
Woodcock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Woodcock circles away easily
and Woodcock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Woodcock misses with a double jab
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woodcock won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Woodcock is defending well.
Woodcock struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Gustafsson.
You can see the frustration on Woodcock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woodcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Woodcock tries to improve position but can't.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woodcock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Woodcock is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodcock, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodcock, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodcock, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woodcock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Woodcock is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Woodcock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Woodcock is defending well.
Gustafsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woodcock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustafsson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Woodcock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustafsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woodcock, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Woodcock regains half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woodcock has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Woodcock.
Woodcock scores with a hook to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woodcock throws a body kick that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Woodcock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodcock has hold of Gustafsson's hands but Gustafsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Peter Woodcock has been cut.
Woodcock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woodcock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodcock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodcock is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Woodcock is defending well.
Woodcock is trying to maintain the position but Gustafsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Woodcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock can't escape the position.
Woodcock 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.
Gustafsson unloads with some shots from mount but Woodcock bucks and avoids them well.
Woodcock has given up his back here.
Gustafsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Woodcock knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Woodcock for a finish.
Woodcock is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gustafsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gustafsson has his arm under Woodcock's chin here. Game over son! Gustafsson squeezes tightly and Woodcock is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Gustafsson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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