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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1505 p4p, 198 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 2143 p4p, 263 weight class). Trent Punchy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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186 cm
43
209 lbs
40 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Punchy
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Punchy!
Punchy is trying to control Gustafsson's posture but Gustafsson avoids it.
Punchy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Punchy defends it.
Punchy is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punchy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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.
Punchy actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Punchy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punchy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Punchy wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Punchy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchy has momentary wrist control but Gustafsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Punchy is retaining full guard.
Punchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustafsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gustafsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punchy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustafsson has managed to get both his arms back between Punchy's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punchy looking for a sweep. Not yet Punchy, not yet.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Punchy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Punchy manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Punchy's guard.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punchy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Punchy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Punchy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gustafsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Punchy sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Punchy defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Punchy defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Punchy defends it well.
Gustafsson misses with a head shot. Punchy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gustafsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Punchy has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Punchy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gustafsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Punchy blocks nicely.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punchy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson pushes down on Punchy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punchy manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punchy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punchy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Punchy lands a nice hook to Gustafsson's body. Gustafsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson gets caught flat footed, as Punchy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Punchy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punchy advances to half guard.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson is pressing down on Punchy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
Punchy distracts Gustafsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punchy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punchy works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punchy postures up and lands a big shot to Gustafsson's brow.
Punchy passes into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punchy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustafsson has momentary wrist control but Punchy slips an elbow through the middle.
Punchy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Punchy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Punchy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustafsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
Punchy lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
Gustafsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Punchy passes into side control!
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Punchy there.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punchy pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but Punchy has passed to side control!
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Punchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Check out the look on Punchy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson tries to buck Punchy off but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Punchy misses with a wild combination.
Punchy slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Punchy, which made it look bad.
Gustafsson moves forwards but Punchy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Punchy misses its intended target.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Punchy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchy throws a jab when Gustafsson was well out of range.
Gustafsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Punchy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Punchy sprawls and moves away.
Gustafsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gustafsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustafsson wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Punchy misses.
Punchy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punchy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Punchy lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Punchy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Punchy cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Punchy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punchy working some strikes from top position.
Punchy stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punchy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has his foot on Punchy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punchy works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punchy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Punchy from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Punchy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punchy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Punchy trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson has his foot on Punchy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punchy works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy with a nice head shot there.
Punchy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Punchy cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Punchy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gustafsson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trent Punchy!
After the big win, Trent Punchy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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